Welcome to Your Teaching Careers Guide

Thinking of changing jobs?

Welcome to Your Teaching Careers Guide

Unlock your full potential with our comprehensive teaching careers guide, providing expert advice at every stage of your career journey!

Are you considering a change in your teaching career or just beginning to explore your options?

We understand how overwhelming it can be to navigate the job market, so we’ve put together a handy guide to help you through the process of finding your dream teaching role.

 

Our Teaching Careers Guide is broken down into 5 steps, so all you have to do is scroll down and follow the links to access our expert advice.

Here’s to taking the next step on your teaching career path!

1. Thinking about changing jobs?

How to tell if it's time to move on

1. Thinking about changing jobs?

Unhappy in your current teaching role? It may be time for a change. Let’s explore the signs that you’re for a new teaching adventure, and look at how to take the next steps.

How to know when it's time to move on

How to start the resignation process

How to find a new job

Why you should partner with a recruitment specialist

2. Preparing to make the next step

What to do when you've made up your mind

2. Preparing to make the next step

Once you’ve decided that moving on is the best option for your career, what important steps do you need to take in order to make yourself stand out from the crowd? Here’s how you can give yourself the best possible chance of securing that next teaching role.

How to write a great teaching CV

Cover letter tips

Safe use of social media

3. Interview, observation lesson, and trial day tips

How to stand out from the crowd

3. Interview, observation lesson, and trial day tips

Ace your next teaching interview and knock your observation lesson or trial day out of the park with our expert tips and advice on how to make a lasting impression.

What school leaders are looking for

How to prepare for the interview

How to prepare for an observed lesson

4. Negotiation advice

Securing a package that's right for you

4. Negotiation advice

So you’ve been successful at the interview stage at a school. The school seems interested in hiring you. What happens next? Before you agree to sign a contract or begin a short-term placement, learn how to negotiate your salary and benefits with our expert advice and tips on how to get the best rate of pay.

How to Negotiate an Offer

How to Reject an Offer

5. Starting your new role

How to make a successful start

5. Starting your new role

You’ve landed a fresh new role, great work! Next, learn how to make a great first impression and hit the ground running with our advice on starting your new role with confidence.

Building connections as a day-to-day supply teacher

Behaviour Management

Supporting Students

Managing Your Wellbeing

6. Looking for your first graduate role in education?

Considering a career in teaching as a graduate?

6. Looking for your first graduate role in education?

Just graduated and considering a career in teaching? Let us guide you through the process and show you how to turn your passion for education into a fulfilling career with our advice for new graduates.

Graduate Opportunities in Education

How to Write Your First Graduate CV

Applying for Graduate Roles in Education

Careers in Education for Graduates

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