Teaching Isn’t Just for Classrooms: 6 Places You Can Use Your Teaching Skills
Posted: 4 August 2025 at 11:38 am | Author: CAW Business School
When people think of teaching, they often imagine a school classroom, rows of desks, and a whiteboard at the front. In reality, teaching happens everywhere – in workplaces, community halls, online platforms, and even around the kitchen table.
If you’ve ever helped someone learn something new, you’ve already started teaching. If you enjoy it, there are more opportunities out there than you might think to start a teaching career, as well as complete formal teaching qualifications to support your journey:
1. In the workplace
Many people are asked to train new starters, lead short workshops, or pass on knowledge to colleagues. This kind of informal teaching experience is incredibly valuable and increasingly recognised. If you’re the “go-to” person in your team, developing your teaching skills could open doors to completing teaching qualifications or pursuing formal training roles.
2. In your community
Local venues often welcome people with skills to share. Whether it’s teaching crafts, running wellbeing sessions, or offering basic IT help, community learning is a brilliant way to connect with others and give something back. It’s also a great place to start if you’re testing a new idea or building confidence in your teaching abilities before moving onto formal teacher training.
3. Online teaching
The internet has transformed how we teach and learn. You can now create video tutorials, run Zoom workshops, or build full courses on platforms like Udemy or Skillshare. If you’re comfortable on camera or want to reach a wider audience, online teaching is flexible, scalable, and full of creative possibilities.
4. With charities or support groups
Many organisations rely on volunteers or freelance educators to help people build life or employment skills. You might teach budgeting, communication, digital skills or something more specialist. Completing a formal teaching course can build your confidence in these kinds of positions, however, these roles often value real-world teaching experience and passion over traditional teacher training.
5. As a freelancer or side business
If you already work for yourself (for example as a personal trainer, therapist, creative, or consultant), offering workshops or training could be a valuable addition to your services. Teaching allows you to repurpose your knowledge in new ways, reach a wider audience, and add extra income streams.
6. In adult education or further education settings
For those looking to move into formal education, adult learning centres and colleges often welcome subject experts. What’s more – you don’t necessarily need a full teaching degree to get started – an introductory teaching qualification like the City & Guilds Level 3 Award in Education and Training is often enough to get a foot in the door teaching part-time or on vocational courses.
Whatever your background, teaching is about connection. If you’ve got experience, insight, or enthusiasm to share, there’s almost certainly a space where your voice is needed.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training at CAW Business School
If you’re passionate about education and looking to step into a teaching role, the City & Guilds Level 3 Award in Education and Training is an excellent starting point.
This nationally recognised, introductory teaching qualification is suitable for anyone looking to teach in further education, adult learning, private training, or industry-specific coaching environments. Whether you’re looking to move into full-time teaching role or simply enhance your ability to mentor and educate others, this course will equip you with the confidence and expertise to deliver engaging and effective teaching.
Why choose this course?
- Tailored to your teaching goals Gain essential teaching and assessment skills with a course suited to your experience and career goals.
- Online learning All your course materials, support and assessment will be provided online, allowing you to fit training around your other commitments.
- Nationally recognised teaching qualification Open doors to teaching roles in colleges and private training providers.
- No teaching experience required You don’t need to be in a teaching role to enrol, making this the perfect way to explore a career in education.
- Practical and engaging Learn how to plan lessons, assess learners, and create inspiring training sessions.