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Now Teach is a national education charity working to find and support career changers who will become great teachers. Keep up-to-date with our latest news and publications here.

From comedy to the classroom - Absolute Radio

When comedian Jon Richardson posted a prank about becoming a teacher, people were inspired. Why? Because teaching isn’t just a noble career, it’s a believable second act. Lucy Kellaway chats to Jon about the work we do at Now Teach and we support career changers.

Getting more men into teaching - The Guardian

Lucy Kellaway looks at the gender imbalance in classrooms and highlights how career changers, especially men, are defying national trends in teacher recruitment.

An open letter to Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson

Last year, funding to our Career Change Programme was cut by the government. Over 325 career-changing teachers and others from education, third sector and business have signed our open letter to the Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson, urging the government to do more to meet their own teacher recruitment targets and reinstate our funding.

From pilot to science teacher: how mid-life career changes give you purpose

Gareth Rees, 51, has had a varied career. From serving in the marines, to being a pilot for 15 years, it’s actually his job as a secondary school teacher that has given him purpose. He shares his experience as a science teacher with iNews.

Leveraging AI to reduce teacher workload

Charles Allen talks to BBC 5 Live about the current teacher recruitment crisis and shares his thoughts on how AI can be used effectively to reduce teacher workload.

Becoming a teacher after a career break

Bhaskara shares with BBC News London his experience of returning to work as a teacher after a career break.

Teaching as an always in-person career

Jo Hillier used to work in charity leadership but changed career to teaching after her job went fully remote. She chatted to Glamour Magazine about her motivations behind getting back to an in-person career.

Back to school for a new career with The One Show

The One Show's Lindsay Russell talks to Miles and Anthony, two experienced professionals who have decided to change career and become teachers with charity Now Teach.

Changing career in your 50s - BBC Morning Live

In this segment from BBC Morning Live, 'Apprentice' contestant Tre Lowe talks to a Now Teacher as he explores changing career in later life.

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