Welcome
Welcome to our Education Alternative Careers dedicated to helping teachers explore fulfilling career paths beyond the traditional classroom setting. Here, you’ll find a wealth of information on diverse opportunities. We understand that teaching skills are versatile and highly valued across various industries. Our goal is to provide you with the resources and inspiration to leverage your expertise in new and exciting ways. Whether you’re looking to transition into a different field, enhance your professional growth, or simply explore new possibilities, our page is designed to support your journey. Discover how you can make a meaningful impact in education and beyond with our comprehensive guide to alternative careers for teachers.
Education Alternatives Guide
The AGCAS Education Alternatives publication provides useful information about a wide range of education-related careers other than teaching in mainstream schools. It is a particularly useful resource for:
- students and recent graduates drawn towards an educational role but not sure that mainstream teaching is for them
- trainee and qualified teachers seeking to move to a different role in education.
It is divided into two main sections:
- Section A: Teaching in alternative settings – roles which involve teaching, but not in mainstream education. Most but not all of these roles require teaching qualifications.
- Section B: Alternative roles in education – roles within the broader education sector, and beyond. Most of these roles do not require a teaching qualification, but in many cases it could be beneficial.
Podcasts
Two new podcasts featuring Mark ( podcast host), and Ellie, a final year student interested in a career in education outside of teaching in mainstream schools. They discuss several alternative roles in education and how to get into them, providing a flavour of what’s included in the full AGCAS Education Alternatives publication
The two podcasts are a student-friendly companion resource to the AGCAS Education Alternatives publication.
