Switch Careers, Make an Impact: Join NowTeach and Train with the RSA

Ready to use your professional experience to inspire the next generation? We know that changing careers is a huge step, and that’s why we partner with organisations committed to supporting experienced professionals like you. We’re proud to work alongside NowTeach, the charity dedicated to helping successful career-changers embark on a second career in teaching.
NowTeach: Leveraging Your Life Experience
If you're an experienced professional looking for a new chapter with real purpose, NowTeach is for you. They understand that professionals bringing over a decade of experience to the classroom offer huge value to pupils and schools.
Who Should Get in Touch? You should connect with NowTeach if you:
- Are looking for a fulfilling second career in teaching.
- Have already had a successful professional career.
- Want to use your unique expertise to make a lasting difference.
Now Teachers benefit from a tailored, two-year programme that sits alongside your initial teacher training. You'll gain access to:
- Bespoke Support: One-to-one coaching and tailored development opportunities designed specifically for career-changers.
- A Powerful Network: A supportive community of like-minded individuals who understand the unique challenges and rewards of this transition.
This expert guidance pays off: Now Teachers have a significantly higher retention rate than other career-changing trainees. They’re here to help you not just start, but thrive in your new profession.
The RSA: Practical Training in Hampshire
When you choose to train with the Rural Schools Alliance (RSA), you pair NowTeach’s specialised support with our immersive, school-led PGCE. We are a leading training provider for highly-rated rural and semi-rural schools that are within an easily commutable distance from Fareham, Gosport, Hamble, Havant, Hythe, the New Forest, Petersfield, Portsmouth, Romsey, Southampton, Waterlooville, and Winchester.
Our approach is built on getting you ready for the classroom from day one. With the RSA, you'll benefit from:
- Practical & Immersive Experience: Spend four days a week in school, gaining broad, hands-on experience in our supportive partner schools.
- Unparalleled Support: You’re never alone. You’ll be supported by a dedicated network including our Lead Mentors, experienced Subject Mentors, and the wider RSA team, all working to nurture you every step of the way.
- High Standards, High Rewards: Our high expectations are a proven pathway to success, preparing you to become a confident, resilient, and highly employable teacher.
Join the Conversation: NowTeach Webinar
Take the first essential step and join the upcoming NowTeach Career Change Webinar to hear inspiring stories and get advice on making the leap into a teaching career.
Event Information: Click here to find out more about the event.
Your valuable experience deserves a rewarding second act. Don't wait—secure your spot at the upcoming webinar and start your journey toward a purpose-driven career with the RSA. Sign up for the NowTeach webinar today: Click here to book your place now! |