Now Teach
Careers at Now Teach
Now Teach is working towards a world where children benefit because talented people who’ve already had successful careers become teachers, and bring their skills and experiences to the schools that need them most.
We support experienced people like you to change career with confidence and become great teachers. As part of the Now Teach Network, you also join the only professional network for career changers in teaching.
Our unique approach means that our Network members are more likely to stay in teaching compared to other career-changing trainees.
What we do:
• Pointing the way: Insight and connections so you choose a training course that suits you. • Always here. Expert advice for your entire teaching career, if and when you need it. • Be connected. Share insight and get input from our national network of people like you.
We are a charity funded by the Department for Education so there is no cost to you. No extra work. Just advice and a network of people like you, whenever you need it.
In the first two years, we help trainees adapt to their new profession and thrive. We have built up expertise in what specific support, guidance and events career-changers need.
You also join our network of professionals working to improve schools and the wider education system as a whole. From AI Clubs and work internships to Oxbridge preparation, Now Teachers are making real world impact.
Interested in finding out more? Register to speak to speak to our career change team.
Escape's take on Now Teach
Now Teach have embarked on a mission to improve education around the UK, empowering and educating new teachers to enhance their impact in the classroom and beyond. They’ve embraced the idea that some of the best teachers out there are the ones who have decided to get into teaching later in their career. And not only are they doing important work in the world, but they're building a supportive, inclusive and generous organisation. Their employees raved about the commitment to purpose and flexibility right across the organisation, with everyone making you feel valued and cared for as a person. What more could you want?
Stats we are proud of
500+
Now Teach has recruited over 500 teachers in 5 years
64%
Training in shortage subjects
49%
Cohort training in Maths & Sciences
54%
The 2020 cohort is 54% male and has an average age of 47
Behind the scenes
What the team says
Best for...
(as reviewed by current employees)
- 🏖 Flexibility 14
- 📣 Mission & Purpose 14
- 👩👧👧 Team members 10
- 😎 Autonomy 4
- 👭 Inclusivity 3
- ⛑ Employee wellbeing 3
- 🤩 Flat hierarchy 2
- 👻 Transparency 2
- 📖 Opportunities to learn 1
* Employees annoymously reviewed this organisation as part of our Escape 100: Top Organisations to escape to campaign.
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Adam
Jun 2023
👩👧👧 Team members
The staff at Now Teach are the heart and soul of our success. They bring diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment, where everyone feels valued, motivated, and empowered to contribute their best.
📣 Mission & Purpose
Now Teach aims to create a world where children benefit from the expertise and talents of successful professionals who transition into teaching. Through the efforts of our Now Teachers, Staff and Partners, we strive to unlock the full potential of career-changers in education, ultimately shaping a brighter future for our students and society as a whole.
🏖 Flexibility
The flexibility provided by Now Teach enables us to achieve a healthy work-life balance and maximize our productivity. We value the importance of individual needs and recognize that everyone has different circumstances. This flexibility allows us to adapt to our personal lives while maintaining high levels of performance and job satisfaction.
Overall
The exceptional teamwork, unwavering commitment to our mission, and the level of flexibility provided make it an outstanding workplace, amongst many other positive factors. The strong camaraderie among team members, combined with a clear and inspiring vision, fosters a sense of purpose and fulfillment. Moreover, the organization's dedication to supporting career-changers in education demonstrates a genuine commitment to both personal and professional growth. Overall, it is an environment where I feel valued, motivated, and proud to be a part of. - M
Meera
Jun 2023
📣 Mission & Purpose
Really engaged with a dual purpose to help people have greater experiences in later life and bring those experiences to help schools and young people.
🏖 Flexibility
The team are trusted and enabled to work flexibly, in terms of time and location. Lots of ways to keep connected and an understanding that life and work need to fit together
👩👧👧 Team members
Really lovely friendly supportive bunch. Take time for each other and make things fun even when apart
Overall
Lovely people, great mission, achieve amazing things for a small team. always listening and learning from the people we work with and each other. - C
Charlie
Jun 2023
👩👧👧 Team members
The team are great! Brilliant group of like-minded people who work with purpose and go the extra mile to support each other and our projects.
🏖 Flexibility
We benefit from a great approach to flexible working - sometimes this means balancing work with family life and other commitments. We also have a flexible approach to our work outputs and projects we lead/collaborate on. You have the space to make them your own.
😎 Autonomy
There's a fab balance of autonomy and support when you need it. There's space to be creative, yet others are very willing to help and support too.
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