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Read inspiring stories from other teachers, and discover business opportunities, career change programmes and any initiatives that will benefit your holistic needs as a teacher.
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One of the most rewarding parts is seeing the impact you have on the children. Whether it’s helping a child build up their confidence and making a real difference between day 1 and day 5, learn a new skill, or simply enjoy being active, you can really see the difference you’re making each day.
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Wondering if you can afford to leave teaching in the UK? Compare salaries, track expenses, and plan your transition with our free tools.
With reading enjoyment at its lowest point in two decades, 2026 has been declared the National Year of Reading, a call for schools and families to help children rediscover the joy of books.
What’s refreshing here is the approach: not another heavy initiative, but small, practical changes that can make a real difference.
Many teachers reach a point where they start to wonder what life beyond the classroom could look like. For those who love planning, organising and helping people create memorable experiences, the travel industry can offer a surprisingly natural transition.
In this guest article, Travel Counsellors explore five signs that suggest you might be ready to swap the classroom timetable for the flexibility of running your own travel business.
With tax year-end approaching, now is a good time to take stock of your finances and ensure you’re making the most of the allowances available to you. The current tax year ends on 5 April 2026, which means there’s still time to act. Why tax year-end matters for teachers Tax year-end is an opportunity to […]
Thinking of leaving teaching? Discover whether running your own travel business could suit your skills, lifestyle goals and desire for flexibility.
Whether you’re considering a franchise, building your own business, or simply exploring what else is possible, learning from former teachers who have made the leap is one of the most useful (and reassuring) steps you can take.
For twenty years, Samantha lived and breathed education. As a senior leader in a Department for Education-recognised teaching school, her resume was the definition of “success.” She led safeguarding, mentored the next generation of educators, and spearheaded regional improvements. But behind the professional accolades, the cost was becoming unsustainable. “It was immensely stressful,” Samantha recalls. […]
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Are you thinking of transitioning away from school teaching but want to keep helping the next generation to learn? Read how Sally created a flexible career path by starting her own MagiKats Tutoring business.
Are you a dedicated educator ready for an exciting change beyond the traditional classroom? Do you long for a fulfilling career where your passion for teaching can thrive in a more positive, lower-pressure environment? Tappy Toes welcomes enthusiastic and talented teachers to explore joining our expanding community of franchisees. Step away from the pressures of […]
For many teachers thinking about life beyond the classroom, travel is one of the most commonly explored options.
From speaking to teachers, travel and tourism consistently ranks as one of the most appealing sectors for teachers considering a change. The reasons are clear: strong people skills, organisation, communication, and relationship-building all transfer naturally from teaching into travel-based businesses.
Often, the first response is to search job boards and start applying for roles that feel like an escape route rather than a considered next step. While that’s understandable, it can lead to rushed decisions or a sideways move that doesn’t truly solve the problem. This blog explores how teachers can gain clarity with careers after teaching.
Deciding to start tutoring can feel overwhelming — there are lots of different paths, platforms, and approaches to consider. Whether you want to support children’s learning, start a business alongside your teaching experience, or explore flexible work options, planning your approach helps you cut through the noise and find what works for you.
A practical guide for teachers and leaders on getting your first education consultancy contract without leaving education or taking unnecessary risks.
This guide explains what education consultancy looks like in the UK for teachers and school leaders considering system-level work. It covers who hires consultants, realistic income expectations, common routes in, and how experienced educators typically begin.
Teachers heading to BETT? This practical guide shows how to use the BETT Education Show to explore new careers, network with employers, and spot transferable skills beyond the classroom.
When people think about career development in education, they often picture the next step on the teaching or leadership ladder. Less visible – but no less powerful – is the role of school governor or trustee. It’s a position that doesn’t always get much airtime, yet the impact on your skills, confidence, and career can […]
Leaving teaching doesn’t mean leaving behind everything you value. For many teachers, the idea of running a business is appealing, but the risk, isolation, and steep learning curve of starting from scratch can feel overwhelming. That’s where franchising comes in, and why travel franchising in particular has become an increasingly popular route for educators looking […]
Once I’d decided that I wanted to leave formal teaching, franchising felt like the natural next step. I explored the options available, and MagiKats stood out clearly as the best fit, both for its ethos and values, and for the level of support and materials it offered. I feel it has the best educational model on the market as it’s consistent with the National Curriculum and the people behind the business have a background in education themselves.
Compass Community is one of the UK’s leading providers of therapeutic fostering, residential care, and specialist education, but at its heart, Compass is something much simpler and more human.
As an organisation supporting children and young people across England and Wales, Compass brings three essential services together, fostering, residential care, and education. A wraparound service that brings together a network of people who care deeply about helping children heal and grow.
For many carers, fostering begins with a quiet thought: “Could I do this?”. Laura, a foster carer from the South region and a part-time science teacher, remembers feeling exactly that, and choosing to take the leap she’d always wanted: “Young people just need someone in their corner,” she says. “If you’re a school teacher, you’ve […]
