Leaving Teaching Checklist | A Calm, Practical Guide for Teachers Planning Their Next Step

Leaving teaching doesn’t have to be rushed, reckless or overwhelming.
This Leaving Teaching Preparation Checklist is a calm, practical guide designed for teachers who are thinking about transitioning out of the classroom and want to do it intentionally and sustainably.

Created specifically for teachers feeling burnt out, uncertain or ready for a new chapter, this checklist helps you prepare before you hand in your notice - emotionally, practically and financially.

Inside the checklist, you’ll be guided to:

• Clarify your transferable skills and future direction

• Test new ideas while still teaching (without pressure or perfection)

• Reduce financial stress and clear high-interest debt

• Build a realistic safety buffer for leaving teaching

• Prepare for a temporary frugal season with confidence

• Set realistic expectations about workload, income, and transition timelines

This resource is not a quit-your-job plan and it’s not about rushing the process. Instead, it’s designed to help teachers move from feeling stuck and anxious to feeling prepared, grounded and in control of their next steps.

Whether you’re considering self-employment, tutoring, coaching, consulting or simply exploring life beyond teaching, this checklist gives you a clear starting point - without overwhelm.

✨ Perfect for:

• Teachers thinking about leaving the profession

• Educators experiencing burnout

• Teachers planning a career change

• Anyone wanting to prepare financially before leaving teaching

• Teachers who want clarity without pressure

Preparation turns fear into focus.
Download the checklist and take your first calm, intentional step towards life beyond the classroom.