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The article focuses on retiring employees and the career transition that they are ready to make by adopting new skills. It presents the example of nurse Sharon Stone who wanted to use the skills developed throughout her nursing career. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in Great Britain have announced that apprenticeships are an "all-age programme" in 2017. It is noted that the big challenge for labour force in Great Britain was to keep up with the changing demographics.

The article focuses on the attitudes among young men and women about limited career choices due to their gender. It discusses how this perception from the young women themselves also lead to gender pay gap as careers thought to be female oriented like teachers or caretakers normally pay much lesser than other professions. It also talks about how diversity in apprenticeships in schools may help foster a liberal attitude on the contrary.

The article reports on a programme, Now Teach, which will bring high performers from the corporate world into schools of London, England. Topics discussed include providing solution to the teacher recruitment crisis by encouraging people for teaching, choosing teaching job to make an impact over society and being engaged in education system.

The article examines the reasons behind the high number of new qualified teachers (NQT) in Great Britain leaving the profession despite the better teaching training. Topics covered include the role of initial teacher training (ITT) and the schools in the decision of NQT to quit, the poor work-life balance facing NQT, and the lack of support for NQT with regards to dealing with students with special needs.

The article discusses the transition into teaching for individuals who have trained in teaching as a second career, noting the increasing popularity of switching careers to teaching in Great Britain. It addresses skills learned in previous professions that can be applied to teaching, as well as comments on the psychological aspects and challenges of learning to teach.

The article provides information on the impact that allegations of teacher misconduct have on those that work in education in Great Britain. The author states that the allegations of assaulting children forces some educators to leave their jobs, change careers, and lose confidence or some other kind of psychological damage. Moreover, one of the biggest concerns on the system is the length of the investigations, especially when the teacher is suspended.

The article discusses the employment and abilities of school administrators who do not have a background in the teaching profession. Melissa Hipkins has a background in business but is training to become a headteacher and acknowledges that she would need to hire staff to handle the educational aspects of the school. It is noted that the number of school support employees in Britain has increased. Derek Tye of King Edward VI school shares his opinion of non-teacher administrators.

The article discusses Richard Thornton's career change from a car fitter at MG Rover Group's Longbridge plant in Birmingham, England to a career in teaching history. Thornton's interest in history since he was a child is explored. His introduction to teaching began when he gave voluntary wartime history talks to primary students at his sons' school. His concern when the MG Rover group filed for bankruptcy in the year 2005, and how he took the opportunity to go back to school, are discussed.

The article examines career options for teachers wishing to leave the classroom but remain involved in education. Jobs with private companies which support government initiatives in education, careers with local authorities, and opportunities with small businesses providing educational materials are explored. The article also discusses possibilities in higher education and in public organisations. INSET: Voice of experience.

The article addresses the imbalance between male and female teachers working in British primary schools. It explores the possibility of recruiting additional male teachers during times of economic recession. Several male teachers discuss their experiences and comment on pay rates, professionalism, and the importance of creating a gender balance in school settings.

The article discusses teaching as a profession, particularly how long teachers should remain in one position before moving to another school to seek advancement. Former teacher Sherridan Hughes comments on the pros and cons of moving too often or too seldom from one school to another. Also at issue are the ramifications for future career prospects if teachers leave a position quickly.

The article focuses on an arrangement in which a schoolteacher and a businessman traded positions for one day. The participants were Richard Newland, the head of retail design at HSBC Holdings PLC, and Kate Adams, a primary school teacher. Comments from Newland and Adams on the experience are included. INSETS: Richard's diary;Kate's diary.

The article focuses on the teacher Clare Harris and her career path from a school custodian to a teacher. It explains that Harris began as a teacher's assistant at Sunfield School and discusses the issues of adult education and career changes in general. The teachers Susan Briggs and Shaun L'amie are also profiled for their adult education backgrounds.

The article discusses the challenges associated with teaching subjects and age groups that one has not been trained for and profiles several teachers who have done just that. The different needs of primary, secondary, and special needs students are highlighted and the lack of training courses for British teachers looking to switch age groups is tied to the fact that those with Qualified Teacher Status are technically qualified to teach any age group.

The article reports on British teachers who left and returned to the profession. The government reports that more than 5,000 teachers returned to schools in the 2005-2006 school year after having left for reasons including raising children, travel abroad, and exploring other professions. The author discusses obstacles to returning to teaching and ways of making oneself more marketable, including taking a returners' course, emphasizing life experience, and updating technology skills.

The article presents information on supply teaching in Great Britain. Supply teachers David Howse and Katherine Hall are profiled along with an unnamed former headteacher who turned to supply teaching when his job as headteacher became overwhelming. Information on distances traveled, use of supply agencies versus working directly with schools, and pay is included, together with reasons for choosing supply teaching and statistics related to the field. INSET: What you can expect.

The article profiles Alex Brassey, a former investment banker who began teaching business and economics in London, England, in 2005. Brassey explains that he tired of banking's focus on money to the exclusion of ethics and human value, and he entered a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) program at London's Institute of Education and then accepted a job at the city's Copthall School. He advocates for more schools to accept teachers with other employment experience. INSET: Make the switch.

In this article, the author presents her views on career breaks from teaching. Topics discussed include enrollment at Edinburgh College for evening classes, attended writing seminars, and completed online technology course; desire for change in teaching which linked with promotion; and focus on learning new skill.

Statistics are presented on topics incluidng percentage of millennials considering a career change in favour of teaching; proportion of the millennials considering changing their lifestyle; and proportion of the millennials desire for a more rewarding career.

The article discusses a survey from the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) which found an increase in the number teachers in Great Britain who are considering leaving the profession in 2016 compared to last year. Topics covered include the role of policy reform in the rise of teachers seeking to leave, workload as the top reason teachers are thinking of leaving the classroom, and factors associated with successful retention of teachers.

The author discusses how students are overwhelmed by the task of selecting particular profession in changing job markets and mentions that students need to know the opportunities that are available to them. He mentions that there is lack of public awareness campaigns to target young people in their journey through schools to their career. He also mentions that young people do not feel sense of control over decision making and have lack of knowledge regarding their jobs.

Statistics are given regarding employment in Great Britain including the number of times young people expect to change career during their life, the percentage of employers who found it difficult to recruit qualified staff and young people's reaction to choosing a career path at 16 years of age.

The article explores the advantages for school-trained teachers to consider switching to further education (FE). Topics covered include the flexibility that FE offers to parents, the opportunities presented by FE to tutors, such as the promotion of lifelong learning and continuous self-improvement, and FE learners being motivated learners.

The article reports on the 2016 survey by the British teaching union National Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers (NASUWT) which shows that 74 percent of teacher respondents are considering leaving the teaching profession. Topics include the amount of workload cited as the main reason by most respondents as to why they are considering leaving teaching and British education secretary Nicky Morgan announcing measures to reduce teacher workload during the NASUWT conference. INSETS: 'A soul-destroying way to live';'I've had to do marking when I'm out on a date'.

The article offers the author's insights on the career transition of Rosalind Brotherton from a midday supervisor into a head teacher of the Flyford Flavell First School in Worcester, England. The author discusses the significant change in the career of Brotherton in terms of working relations with co-teachers and faculty, her work-life balance, and her strategies on how to handle work stress.

The article discusses the benefits of hiring teachers, school administrators, and other school staff members with backgrounds in business, commenting particularly on their contributions to a school's senior management team. It addresses the management skills often displayed by people with business backgrounds, shortcomings in teacher training courses, and sharing experience using best practices and social media.

An answer is provided for a question from a teacher on how to resign and transfer to a different career.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles from previous issues including "A Burning Passion for Learning," by Paul Jackson and "Second Can Be Best," by Anthony Seldon in the February 3, 2012 issue and "Lives Are at Stake," by Geoff Brookes in the January 20, 2012 issue.

The article offers the author's insight on the advantages of a teaching job experience to pursue a career change. She states that job experience can be considered as a qualification for vocational training, obtainment of Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), and a teaching job across the globe. She notes that experience can also be obtained by volunteering and securing an internship.

The article focuses on the career risks faced by teachers who are considering leaving the teaching profession. Topics discussed include the reasons why some former teachers encounter difficulties in finding another job, the most common reasons given by teachers as to why they decided to leave teaching and the steps that teachers can take to address the issues that prompt them to change careers, including taking a time management course and separating work from home.

The article offers the author's account of his career as a college principal of Peterborough Regional College, England after leaving the Great Britain Royal Air Force (RAF) as a pilot for 32 years. He provides his perspective as a newcomer on the further education sector as well as reflects on the key differences between working in RAF and in the field of education. The author also tackles how he adapted to change, the importance of professional training, and his duty to learners.

The article discusses the increased in drop out rate of military personnels recruited and trained to become teachers of the Troops to Teachers initiative. Topics include the criticism on the organization of the Troops to Teachers project, the improvement of the scheme from the challenges, and the recruitment of the two trainees. The views of chief executive Ben Slade of charitable organization SkillForce and the total number of recruits and drop out is presented.

The article announces several career changes including Neil Matthews to become head at Heathlands Primary in West Bergholt, Guy Perricone to to become chief executive at the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music in London, England, and Cheryl Heron to become principal designate at St. Aldhelm's Academy in Poole, Dorset.

The article focuses on the career change issue from secondary educator to primary teacher in Great Britain. It notes the similarity between the two careers in the filed of education. However, different job titles are cited due to the level of teaching and the teachers who wanted to transfer need to take the qualified teacher status (QTS). Statement from primary schools, regarding the career change is also highlighted. INSET: THINGS TO THINK ABOUT.

The article announces career changes of several educators in Great Britain including Gary James as education and community officer of Chichester Harbour Education Service, Nigel Lashbrook as the new headmaster of Oakham College and Terry Piggott as strategic director for children's services at Becta.

The article offers phases of career transition and development profile. It consists of three steps such as cooperation, reflection, and experimentation. Kate Aspin, senior lecturer in education in Huddersfield University in Huddersfield, England, says that in considering developmental needs, it is important to give a lot of thoughts about it by being smart and clearly focused. INSET: A CHANCE TO FIND THEIR FEET.

The article offers several career changes including the retirement of Jane Hughs as a teacher at St. John's School in Somerset, England, the appointments of James Murphy-O'Connor as head of Prior Park College and John Collings as the executive director of children's services for Newcastle, England.

The article provides vocational guidance to teachers who may be interested in becoming school administrators. Several suggestions are made including a willingness to change schools in order to get a variety of experiences, pursuing new challenges, staying abreast of trends and news in teaching, participating in continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities, and maintaining a positive attitude.

The article discusses the government of Great Britain's plan to attract corporate professionals to schools by reducing the requirement for teacher training to six months. According to the article, many teachers' unions were not consulted about this before Prime Minister Gordon Brown's announcement. The response from Christine Blower, acting general secretary of the National Union of Teachers, to Brown's announcement is offered.

The article offers education new briefs from Great Britain. The Conservative Party announced plans for an annual National Music Week to improve "grassroots" music in education. One in 10 workers is considering a career in teaching, according to statistics from the Training and Development Agency for Schools. Westminster Council has taken hired politicians, Baroness Gillian Shephard, and Baroness Estelle Morris, to increase school standards.

The article presents questions and answers related to the teaching profession including one from a man who wants to train adults in speech and drama, how to become an Advanced Skills Teacher (AST), and whether a new teacher will fail their induction year if an educational evaluation goes badly.

The article reports on efforts to encourage bankers and financial professionals affected by the 2008 economic crisis to pursue careers in teaching. Connections between teaching and investment banking are discussed and include delivering presentations and explaining detailed information. It also reports that many financial workers are discouraged by teachers' pay rates and by the lack of discipline in some classrooms.

An interview with Sadie Powells, a teacher, is presented. When asked about her choice to become a teacher, she explains that she began working as a teacher's assistant after her job at a bank. She also discusses her favorite aspects of teaching and advises new teachers that they must love the profession.

The article presents questions and answers regarding careers in education including criminal records of potential teachers, job interviewing for the position of a head teacher, and the payment of a teacher in London, England.

The article discusses on the career of Joelle Cleveland, an art teacher in London, England who shifted into a career in business. Cleveland argued on the idea that teaching is a single career path. She emphasized that teaching offers opportunities for teacher to learn more skills. After her teaching career, she serves as an education officer with a charitable institution SS Robin company.

The article discusses on the prevalence of career shifts from office workers to teaching professions in Great Britain. According to the Training and Development Agency for Schools, teaching profession has become the number one choice of career for professional looking for new job. Among those who shifted to teaching careers was Jennie Harvey, former marketing executive in a large engineering firm who believe teaching as a non-stressful profession.

Discusses the importance of career guidance and support for teachers in England, to prevent them from dropping out of the profession. Reasons why teachers quits their profession early; Training programs organized to improve retention rates for those starting teachers; Beneficial training opportunities should be considered for earlycareer teachers.

Discusses the early retirement option for teachers in Great Britain. Cases of teachers who retired early and settled for reduced benefits; Opportunities for flexible retirement; Careers of some teachers who retired early.

Provides information on the professional life of Jean Salt, the new president-elect of the National Association for Special Educational Needs. Retirement of Salt during her term time after 40 years in her teaching profession; Career changes of Salt during her 40 years of teaching; Details of information on her professional experiences.

Focuses on Peter Briley, a teacher in London, England, who shifted to a career in television production, and his reasons for returning to the classroom. Factors which influenced his decision to leave teaching; Experience of working in television production; Problems in returning to the teaching professions.