My Story; leaving my beloved teaching career In 2016 I was trying to figure out how to leave the teaching career I had dedicated a decade to. Planning, marking, data analysis and the overwhelming fear of never experiencing life beyond the school walls consumed every waking moment. I was at risk of ruining the relationship…
If you have made the decision to quit teaching but you are struggling to identify your next career, it’s useful to take a moment to consider the transferable skills from teaching to other jobs. Once you have identified these, you can start to search for roles outside the classroom using our recommended jobs websites for…
Resigning your Headship can be a difficult, sometimes upsetting decision. You have built a vision for the school but now recognise the opportunity to move onwards – either developing your career in education, moving to a consultant role or looking forward to a well-earned retirement. The Headteacher resignation dates are set to ensure that school’s…
Find a new teaching job can be an incredibly positive move for developing your career, reducing workload or rediscovering a love of teaching. When I work with people who want to quit teaching I always encourage them to spend some time researching other teaching jobs; taking time to find a role, school and leadership style…
When you decide you don’t want to teach anymore it can be difficult to find the guidance and support required to make the next step. I am really hopeful that you find this website helps shine a light on the potential for a future outside the classroom! Plan your escape so that it aligns with…
As workloads increase and salaries stagnate, is it any wonder that more teachers are seeking an alternative; either in a new school or a new career altogether! Over 3750 teachers were signed-off sick with stress in 2018, and unfortunately, that number isn’t shrinking! The problem is that many teachers feel guilty about admitting they want…
The decision to resign from teaching, or apply for a role at a different school, can bring anxiety. One of the challenges is crafting a letter that succinctly describes your intention to leave without causing further stress or leading to animosity with your current employer. Before I share the Resignation Letter Teacher Template, here are…
The threat of Teacher Capability is a significant one but there exists guidance that means no teacher should suddenly find their employment at risk, in all but the most serious of cases. So what are the stages for capability if it is deemed you are not fulfilling your role? Informal Capability Informal Capability is a…
Back to School with a bump! Returning to teaching after the holiday can be devastating for even the most organised professional as back to school anxiety creeps in. Your body is out-of-sync and the realities of juggling school-runs, lunch-prep and commuting start to creep back into your subconscious. This is stressful enough without the anxiety…
We get told that teaching is a vocation; that our desire to make a change is the driving factor in maintaining a long and healthy career. Guilt starts when this passion begins to filter out of the role and you start to consider other employment options. Consequently, when you begin to hate teaching it is…