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Leaving teaching is no longer unusual. It’s becoming a well-trodden path.
But the real challenge is not the decision to leave. It’s knowing what to actually do next and which resources will genuinely move you forward.
There is a lot of noise. Courses, job boards, communities, coaches. Some are useful. Many are distractions.
The goal is not to use everything. It’s to use the right resources at the right time.
Before opening LinkedIn, take a step back.
You need to understand where you fit.
Practical things you can do:
Useful tools and resources:
If you skip this step, everything that follows becomes slower and less effective.
LinkedIn is useful, but it’s not the full picture.
Many companies avoid posting there due to cost and instead rely on other platforms.
Where to look:
More effective approach is to:
identify 10 to 20 companies you like
check their careers page weekly
set alerts where possible
This is one of the most underused strategies.
Instead of only searching for jobs, search for companies.
For example:
If you’ve used tools like Canva, Google for Education, or Kahoot! in your classroom, start there.
Go to their websites, explore their careers pages, and connect with people working there.
Even if they are not hiring, reaching out can open conversations.
Your CV is not enough anymore.
Hiring managers will look you up.
Practical steps:
You don’t need to post daily. You just need to be visible enough to show direction.
Transitions happen faster when you are around the right people.
Where to start:
These spaces give you insight into roles, language, and opportunities before they are publicly advertised.
It’s tempting to sign up for courses when you feel stuck.
Sometimes they help. Often they delay action.
Before enrolling, ask:
Does this directly help me get the role I want?
Or am I avoiding applying?
Platforms like Coursera or Udemy can be useful, but only if they are aligned with your target role.
Most teachers already have the skills. The gap is positioning.
This is where many people struggle.
Hiring is not just about experience. It’s about relevance.
You need to understand:
how CVs are scanned
what hiring managers prioritise
how interviews are structured
Resources:
This knowledge changes how you apply and how you prepare.
If you feel stuck or overwhelmed, getting support can speed things up significantly.
At RecruitHer, we work specifically with educators moving into EdTech and commercial roles.
We help you:
identify where you fit
translate your experience into market-relevant language
approach the job search with a clear strategy
Because the difference between getting ignored and getting interviews is often just clarity and positioning.
Where should I start when leaving teaching?
Start with clarity. Understand your transferable skills and narrow down one or two roles before applying.
Is LinkedIn enough for job searching?
No. It’s important, but combining it with company websites and niche job boards gives better results.
Do I need to retrain before applying?
Not necessarily. Most teachers already have relevant skills. Focus on positioning first.
How important is networking?
Very. Many opportunities come through conversations rather than applications.
How long does it take to transition?
It varies, but with a clear strategy, many transitions happen within a few months rather than a year.
