Transition to Teach - Blog

Former software developer Sowmya Mony discusses her experience of changing careers and how T2T has supported her throughout.

We are seeing a year-on-year increase in the number of older recruits transitioning into teaching, but what makes teaching such an appealing career for those in their 40s, 50s, and beyond?

Transition to Teach (T2T) is delighted to announce a new partnership with WomenEd, a global grassroots movement that connects aspiring and existing women leaders in education.

To celebrate British Science Week, we spoke to some of our participants who have transitioned from careers in STEM to the classroom to learn more about their career change. 

The Transition to Teach team spoke to the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter about how the Department for Education-funded service can support exiting employees into an exciting new teaching career.

The Transition to Teach team and participants share their memories of 2020 and hopes for the year ahead.

Joe Trippett, trainee maths teacher and former personal trainer, shares his top tips to help trainee teachers prioritise their physical and mental health while juggling a busy schedule.

Sinéad Mc Brearty, CEO at Education Support, shares her top tips for wellbeing and self-care for newly qualified teachers.

Stephen Henry, Guidance and Development Adviser for Transition to Teach, discusses the soft skills that career changers can bring to the classroom and why diversity in teacher recruitment is so vital.

Carolyn Walker-Sharp gives a headteacher’s perspective on what schools are looking for in career changer trainee teachers – and the unique qualities career changers can bring to the classroom.