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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.

"You're not alone": The Network that supports career changers

Lucy Kellaway spoke to BBC Three Counties Radio about her journey into teaching and the impact of the Now Teach Network in supporting career changers and improving teacher retention. She also discussed the potential benefits of part-time training routes and the importance of accessible pathways into the profession.

Part-time training course available at University of Hertfordshire

The University of Hertfordshire will offer a part-time PGCE from September 2025 to help tackle teacher shortages by making training more accessible for those with other commitments, like career changers.

Over 50s are the fastest growing age group amongst new teachers

Lucy talks to Times Radio about what sets career changers apart from young graduate trainees and the motivations behind them wanting to enter the classroom later in life.

Over-50s lead a new wave of teacher trainees - The Times

More people over 50 are stepping into classrooms, with a 67% rise in older trainee teachers over the past two years. Now Teach CEO, Graihagh Crawshaw-Sadler, speaks to The Times about how older career changers are helping to fill critical gaps in teacher recruitment.

4 ways Labour can drive teacher recruitment - TES Magazine

With the government pledging to recruit 6,500 new teachers, Dame Alison Peacock highlights the need for a clear, long-term strategy that prioritises flexibility and better representation.

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.

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