Are you thinking about leaving teaching? Do you spend most of what little free time you have feeling stressed out and burned out? Thousands of teachers leave the profession every year and for many it turns out to be the best decision they’ve ever made. But how do you do it? What job would you do instead? And would you still be able to afford to pay the mortgage?In this unique book former teacher Phil Fletcher draws upon his own experience of leaving to guide you through the process of moving on and starts by helping you to make that all important decision of whether to stay or go. He will help you to consider possible adjustments you can make such as going part time or changing sector. He’ll also help to guide leavers through the daunting process of researching, finding and applying for other careers – all of which are crucial steps on the path to a life of less stress, greater satisfaction and greater happiness. Packed with useful tips, case studies and profiles of jobs suitable for ex-teachers, School’s Out may just well be the best piece of homework you’ve ever been assigned.