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Considering leaving teaching?
If you’re feeling disillusioned and considering leaving teaching, know that you’re not alone. Many teachers experience burnout and frustration at some point in their careers. But before you make the difficult decision to leave, take some time to explore your options. We’ve compiled some useful information to help you explore your options, how to reignite your teaching passion, as well as support for getting your next role.
Useful information
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How to navigate a career crossroads
Thinking of leaving teaching, but unsure if it’s the right move for you? We explore how one simple change could completely change your perception of teaching and re-ignite your teaching passion.
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6 essential tips to help you improve your job search
Schedule in some time to get new-job ready and follow our top six tips to help you land your next teaching role.
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The small things that matter when moving schools
Schools are incredibly varied places, but what are the little things that can make a big difference between loving your job and hating it?
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How to build back better
If you find yourself in a school with a poor work culture, you have to move on. This teacher explains how to hit reset
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The teachers who tried ‘one more school’ and stayed in teaching
Every year, hundreds of disillusioned teachers leave the profession – and take their talent with them. But trying another type of school, role or setting can be the spark that reignites the passion.
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How moving schools makes better teachers
Changing school often reminds teachers how much they still have to learn, says Adam Black
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Try a new school
See how this could be the best thing for you.
Careers advice
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How to write a great cover letter
Writing a strong teacher cover letter could make all the difference to your job application. With so many candidates to choose from, first impressions are really important, so getting your cover letter right is essential for your chances of landing an interview and, hopefully, your dream teaching job.
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How to make your interview a success
A teaching job interview invitation shouldn’t be cause for panic. This is your chance to prove you live up to your on-paper credentials. Here are some tips on how to prepare.
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How to resign from a teaching post
Leaving your school is a very difficult decision to make and it’s not a choice to be made lightly. However, sometimes, as much as you may not want to, moving on is the best option.
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It's time
If you're thinking about making a career move to a new school, read stories from fellow educators who've made big career decisions and not looked back.
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