Jobs for Teachers Leaving the Profession: Career Options That Use Your Skills
Thinking about leaving teaching? You’re not alone. Whether you’re burnt out, seeking better flexibility, or simply ready for something new, your teaching skills are more transferable than you may realise. From corporate training to tutoring and beyond, there are plenty of jobs for teachers leaving the profession — even if you have no experience outside the classroom.
This guide breaks down the best post-teaching career paths in the UK, including remote roles, public sector jobs, and even ways to start earning from home using resources you already have.
What Jobs Can You Do After Leaving Teaching?
Here are some of the most popular (and realistic) next steps:
1. Online Tutoring (Part-Time or Full-Time)
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Use your teaching expertise without classroom stress
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Set your own rates and hours
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Great for subject specialists, SEN teachers, and early years
Want parents to find you directly?
👉 Join the Yum Yum Mama tutor platform here
Submit your email to get started and begin building your private client base today.
2. Sell Your Teaching Resources
You’ve already made PowerPoints, worksheets, and revision tools — why not turn them into passive income?
List your resources on Resource Rack — a teacher-run marketplace that lets you earn more per sale than big platforms.
👉 Upload your first resource here
No experience in business required — just your creativity and classroom know-how.
3. Civil Service or NHS Roles
Many ex-teachers move into:
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NHS education & outreach
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Civil service roles (policy, training, safeguarding, communications)
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Pastoral or casework positions
🟢 You’ll find many "no experience required" entry roles in adult learning, compliance, or safeguarding — especially for those with strong people or leadership skills.
4. Education Publishing & EdTech
If you enjoy creating resources or working with curriculum, try:
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Freelance curriculum writing
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Roles at Twinkl, Pearson, Oak National
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Training provider jobs in FE or apprenticeships
5. Work-from-Home Options for Ex-Teachers
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Online course creation (sell on Teachable or Thinkific)
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Virtual assistant for education businesses
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Copywriting, blog writing, or YouTube content
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Education consultancy or parenting webinars
Many teachers also combine part-time roles with passive income streams from selling resources or tutoring.
“What If I Don’t Want to Be a Teacher Anymore?”
You don’t have to. Your ability to:
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Present complex info clearly
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Manage behaviour and relationships
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Lead, plan, and reflect
…translates into dozens of new industries — from HR to sales to learning design.
Final Thoughts
Leaving teaching doesn’t mean starting from scratch — it means transferring your skills to a new space that fits you. Whether you're freelancing, joining the NHS, or building your own tutoring business from home, your options are more open than they feel.
