Why did teach? | Did Teach

Here at did teach we firmly believe that education professionals are defined by reliability, professionalism, project management skill, integrity and resilience.

As successful teachers ourselves we are fully aware of the qualities and capabilities that educators possess. However we are also conscious that many outstanding teachers have ambitions outside of the classroom or want to enrich their experiences with “extra curricular” work. This is where the concept of did teach was born! We understand that it can feel overwhelming finding a new direction if you are considering leaving the teaching profession and that there is no single place for organisations to connect with you. So you can use our experience and connections to help you make the next steps to be successful.

We are however still passionate about teaching and it is not our intention to prise outstanding teachers away from the classroom, we simply want to inspire talented people.

Signposting to other organisations

Topic: Mental Health and Wellbeing

Organisation: The Square Pegs

As teachers ourselves we fully understand the pressures of working in the school sector. If you are a teaching professional who needs support with mental health and wellbeing please visit Lizzy Swan at The Square Pegs.

Lizzy helps schools to retain their best staff and teachers to sustain their well-being. She does this through coaching, consultancy and training. Her work is based on 18 years of teaching, senior leadership, and Headship and is embedded within the principles of positive psychology. Lizzy is a passionate advocate of flexible working and inclusion, fuelled by her own experience as a ‘sandwich’ carer. A committed life-long learner who would spend a lottery win on studying not shoes, you’ll find Lizzy on the Suffolk coast at the weekends with her children and new puppy, Cosmo.

Lizzy is now running 3 unique workshops, specifically for teachers. Click the following links to read more:

Topic: Supply teaching whilst looking for a career change

Organisation: Zen Educate

We have chosen to affiliate with Zen Educate as their business model actively saves schools and teachers money

Zen Educate is an online platform that is transforming the supply teaching experience for teachers. Supply work is a well-established route chosen by teachers in between roles, and Zen Educate is the ethical alternative to recruitment agencies that pays teacher more and charges schools less.

How is Zen Educate different from traditional recruitment agencies?

Higher pay – Teachers earn more because Zen Educate cut out traditional agency fees costs.

More control – Choose when you work by sharing your availability through Zen Educate’s app. This is helpful for taking time out for interviews or training opportunities, while still earning.

Smarter matching – Find daily and long-term roles at schools near you based on your preferences, meaning control over your commute time and which schools you work with.

Glowing reviews – See what other teachers are saying on Trustpilot

Click here to Register with Zen Educate