Any ideas what I could do if I don't want to teach anymore?

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Anything at all?

you could become a youth worker or a youth offending officer

I left teaching and now work in student mental health support in an FE college.

Are you primary or secondary? What's your degree in?

No idea as I’m in the same situation!

Lots of civil servants are former teachers...

I left mainstream and now work in an international school that prepares students for UK universities. Pros: Small classes, hardworking determined students, less stress, no rubbish national curriculum, no panic about teaching to the test, rarely have to do work outside school hours. Going to do further qualifications to ensure I stay in this sector. Cons: less security, less money, no Teachers Pension Scheme. Rediscovered my love of teaching which mainstream had sucked out of me within 5 years of starting.

Same situation, mostly because my HOD is a DICK. following.

Same boat but probably now too old. I am dreading next week and just hate this job now. Feel utterly trapped in it. It is contributing significantly to my depression and anxiety

@Theendofmyrope

Could you move school? Experience varies quite a bit from one to another. Or move to a private school for smaller classes?

What do you teach? What do you enjoy? What are your qualifications? Could you afford to retrain/ drop pay?

I'd love to advise as I know many former teachers who are so happy in their new careers, but so much depends on the above.

Also following with interest although I’ve already cut down to occasional supply work I’ve just taken on a regular day and the expectations are scaring me (glad I’m not on a contract !)

Electrician/dancer/politician/gymnast/vet/hospital porter/tree surgeon/pest controller/warehouse operative

What things do you enjoy? Do you want to let working with kids?

What's your degree in and what do you teach? Former mainstream primary and secondary special needs here and I now work in IT.

Tutor?

@atropa could you advise me please? I have BEd Primary with science I taught for 6 years before leaving that was 9 years ago. I have a year before I need to go back to work but I dont know what I can do with a primary education degree. Would love to still work with children but teaching nearly broke me.

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I left and became a SAHM and work for my DH business, currently looking at HR qualifications. I have friends who work for social services, run tutoring businesses, local government, music teachers (non-school based), museums, manager in chains (Asda, B&Q etc), write text books, photographers, copywriters, training to become Ed Psyc's etc.

My dsis has just left teaching and she has got a job in the civil service starting soon, teachers have great transferable skills I always think, it’s just it’s hard to find somewhere with comparable salary.

I’m just completing my NASENCO award to become a SENCO. I’m going into my 18th year of English teaching. Getting sick of all the pressure being on core subjects, having to start revision earlier and do more than other subjects, be first in line for learning walks / book scrutinise etc and get paid the same as others.

I want to stay in Education, so will become a SENCO then train to become an Exam Arrangements Assessor. I think this is something that will give a renewed enthusiasm. Still pressure, but one I feel will be more rewarding.

@Kplpandd So have you worked at all in the last 9 years? Or have you been a SAHM?

Is your degree a BEd or BSc?

What do you like doing?

Start now: this year will be your last year. Go to your local unis and see what they offer to add to yr degree. This was me last year after an horrendous 2 yrs. Know that you're aiming towards may 31st and save/plan accordingly. I begin my masters in 3 weeks . . Pm me if you like xxx

Human Resources - there are lots of specialties within HR where you could use your education background and qualifications, such as learning and development, corporate training, curriculum design, e-learning, etc.

Teach Geography?

I went into school chaplaincy and then church youth work. Still get to work with kids but no pressure, fabulous colleagues, very flexible hours, and I love all the job rather than just some of it.

Cons are that the pay is nowhere near as good and no career progression. That doesn't particularly bother me but it would be a deal breaker for some.

Obviously it would only be an option for someone of faith, and who is well-formed enough in that faith to be able to teach it. Not many people in my job are ex-teachers and I've found that my teacher training and experience has really helped.