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Career Transition

Exit Stage Teach is a ground-breaking platform designed specifically for Australian teachers. We showcase diverse career options. We show you how to leverage your transferable skills acquired through teaching.

Teacher Entrepreneurship

Exit Stage Teach recognises that teachers possess a strong entrepreneurial spirit. The platform provides resources and guidance on starting a business or pursuing a side hustle while teaching part-time.

Teacher Success Stories

Teachers can explore the success stories of fellow educators who have left for alternative careers. We interview professionals who have leapt. These personal accounts inspire and provide valuable insights.

Courses New Career

We offer recommendations for outstanding courses that allow teachers to upskill. We provide access to targeted training programs and workshops, enabling teachers to gain the competencies needed for their chosen fields.

Australia’s ground-breaking platform for Teachers who want to leave teaching!

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What We Do – Who We Help?

What We Do – Who We Help?
Support teachers who want to leave teaching….

Recognising that teachers possess a multitude of skills beyond their expertise in education, Exit Stage Teach, helps educators discover exciting job opportunities. We provide comprehensive resources, expert guidance, and a supportive community to empower teachers throughout their career transition journey. One of the primary objectives of Exit Stage Teach is to showcase career possibilities that exist beyond the classroom. By leveraging transferrable skills such as communication, organisation, adaptability, problem-solving, leadership, and empathy, teachers can seamlessly transition into various professional roles across different industries. Explore the many different jobs for ex-teacher available in Australia today!

Why Choose Us?

You no longer have to do it on your own…

Exit Stage Teach is continuously updated with the latest job trends, emerging industries, and innovative career paths, ensuring that teachers have access to up-to-date information and opportunities. We are offering the best alternative jobs for teachers all over Australia. We collaborate with industry experts, career coaches, and human resources professionals to provide comprehensive and accurate guidance. Teachers no longer need to feel confined within the traditional classroom. We empower educators to discover and leverage their transferrable skills, opening doors to exciting career possibilities.

You no longer have to do it on your own…

Exit Stage Teach is continuously updated with the latest job trends, emerging industries, and innovative career paths, ensuring that teachers have access to up-to-date information and opportunities. We are offering the best alternative jobs for teachers all over Australia. We collaborate with industry experts, career coaches, and human resources professionals to provide comprehensive and accurate guidance. Teachers no longer need to feel confined within the traditional classroom. We empower educators to discover and leverage their transferable skills, opening doors to a world of exciting career possibilities.

What Our Community has to say…

Hear how Exit Stage Teach has helped Teachers like you…

“I cannot express enough how grateful I am for the Exit Stage Teach community. As a budding entrepreneur, I was struggling to find the right resources and guidance to successfully launch my business. However, once I discovered Exit Stage Teach, everything changed. The website and community provided me with a wealth of knowledge on business planning, marketing strategies, and financial management. The expert recommendations helped me navigate through the complexities of entrepreneurship with ease. Thanks to Exit Stage Teach, I was able to develop a solid business plan, create a strong brand presence, and ultimately launch my dream venture. I highly recommend this community to anyone looking for comprehensive and practical guidance on starting and growing a successful business.”

Tim, Queensland

“Transitioning from a teaching career to a corporate position was a daunting task for me, but I was fortunate enough to discover the invaluable support of the Exit Stage Teach community. The platform provided me with comprehensive resources that were specifically tailored for educators seeking to make a career shift. The expert advice on the website and community guided me through the entire process, with recommendations for updating my resume to mastering interview skills. Thanks to Exit Stage Teach, I was able to effectively highlight the transferable skills I gained from teaching and confidently showcase my value to potential employers. I can’t recommend Exit Stage Teach enough to educators looking to make a similar transition. It truly is a game-changer!”

Katie, Victoria

“After 15 years in teaching, I was exhausted but stuck. Exit Stage Teach broke everything down into practical steps and showed me that my skills actually had real value outside education. The advice was honest, realistic, and specific to leaving teaching in Australia not generic fluff. I’ve since transitioned into a new role and have more balance, better income potential, and far less stress.”

Mark, New South Wales

“I knew I wanted to leave teaching, but I had no idea what I could actually do next. Exit Stage Teach gave me clarity, confidence, and realistic options that didn’t involve another degree or starting from scratch. For the first time, I felt understood as an Australian teacher, the burnout, the guilt, the fear and supported to move forward anyway. I now have flexible work outside the classroom and finally feel hopeful about my future again.”

Sara, Queensland

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If you’re here, you’re likely feeling a little (or a lot) stuck in your teaching career and you’re looking for support, guidance, and inspiration as you navigate your next steps. Maybe you’re feeling burnt out, frustrated, or unfulfilled in your current role. Maybe you’re just ready for a change and you’re not sure where to start. Whatever your situation, this group is here to help you find your way. We believe that there is life beyond teaching and that you have the skills, experience, and passion to succeed in a wide range of careers. In this group, you’ll find a community of teachers who are also on a similar journey, who understand the challenges you’re facing, and who are here to offer support, guidance, and encouragement. We welcome teachers at all stages of their career transition, whether you’re just starting to explore your options while making a change, or already settled into a new career. We encourage you to share your story, ask questions, and connect with other members of the group. Whether you’re looking for advice on job searching, tips on building a resume, or just need a safe space to vent your frustrations, this group is here to help. We’re excited to have you here, and we can’t wait to see where your career journey takes you!

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Want to leave teaching?

If you’re thinking about leaving teaching in Australia, you’re far from alone and you’re certainly not out of viable options. Thousands of Australian teachers are actively exploring alternative jobs for teachers as they look for more flexibility, better work–life balance, and careers where their skills are genuinely valued.

The challenge is that most teachers are never shown what those alternatives actually look like, or how to transition into them without starting over or completing another degree.

Exit Stage Teach exists to bridge that gap. We help Australian teachers understand their transferable skills, explore realistic career pathways outside the classroom, and take practical steps towards roles in corporate, education-adjacent industries, online business, consulting, tutoring, and flexible work-from-home opportunities.

Our approach is clear, supportive, and grounded in the Australian context, so you can leave teaching with confidence and move into work that aligns with your lifestyle, income goals, and long-term wellbeing.

Our Recommendations

We recommend businesses that we know we can trust to assist you in your transition outside of teaching. These businesses have worked with teachers from our community, just like you, to help you move into a new career or business.
Head to our website’s resources section for even more great services and recommendations.

Teacher Career Change

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Triple Thread Learning

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Field of Digital

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Our Blog

The Exit Stage Teach Blog shares real stories about teachers just like you who have made the move out of the classroom. Learn from their experiences and find ways you can do the same.

Your Teacher to Business Owner Roadmap

For many Australian teachers, the classroom feels like both a calling and a cage. Learn how you can become a teacher to business owner. You’ve…

Teacher Burnout in Australia: The Hidden Crisis and What Comes Next

For many Australian teachers, the classroom has become both a place of deep purpose and profound exhaustion, leading to Teacher burnout in Australia. You entered…

How Triple Thread Learning Helps Teachers Build Businesses

When we first introduced Claire and Sonja from Triple Thread Learning (TTL) on the Exit Stage Teach Blog, their story resonated deeply with our community….

From Australian Classroom to Horseback: Equine-Assisted Learning

For many educators, the classroom is more than just a place of learning; it’s a calling, a passion, and a central part of their identity….

From the Classroom to Building a New Business and a Community

The decision to leave a long-standing career in teaching is never an easy one. For many educators, the classroom represents more than just a job—it’s…

Using AI to Leave Teaching for a New Career

Have you considered leaving teaching for a new career? Imagine this scenario: You, a passionate teacher, have decided to explore a new career beyond the…

5 Types of Being ‘Stuck’ in Your Teaching Career

Check out the 5 different kinds of classroom challenges representing different types of being ‘stuck’ in your teaching career and how you can get out…

One Teacher’s Journey From Classroom to Confectionery

Hello, Exit Stage Teach community! This is the story of Julie Cavaney, the founder of Wabi Sabi Marshmallows. Like many of you, Julie spent a…

How to Create a Business for Home School Communities: 15 Steps

1. The Rise of Homeschooling Homeschooling has seen a significant rise in recent years. Due to concerns over traditional education systems, the desire for a…

How to move from Teacher to Working with Home School Families

In the vast teaching landscape, Michelle Sheridan’s story stands out as a testament to resilience, self-discovery, and the pursuit of happiness beyond the confines of…

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