Two ex-teachers say they have no regrets leaving the teaching profession to run a pub.
Simon Tomlinson and Pete Wilson traded lesson planning for pints last year.
Mr Wilson said it was “much more rewarding” to manage The New Zealand Arms in Langley Street, Derby.
A recent survey found that more than half of teachers had considered quitting the job in the past school year due to pressure on their mental health.
Mr Tomlinson, a former English teacher, left the profession in August after 20 years.
He said, “Unfortunately, I don’t think the students get a good deal because the teachers are all tired, stressed and also nervous all the time.”
He left to run the pub with Mr Wilson, who used to work as a teaching assistant.
Mr Wilson said: “I noticed they always wanted more from you.
“I know there are a lot of people looking for ways to get out of education.”
A recent survey by nonprofit Education Support found that 59% of teachers had considered leaving the job in the past school year due to pressures on their mental health and well-being.
Workload was cited as the main reason for considering leaving.
It was also found that 55% had actively attempted to change or quit their current job.
Nick Raine of the National Education Union said: “On average primary school teachers work 56 hours and secondary school teachers 54 hours.
“It’s the job with the most unpaid overtime.”
Mr Wilson said he had no regrets giving up teaching to run the pub.
“The hours are long but they’re a lot more rewarding and I feel like the shackles are off now and I’m more creative,” he said.
Mr Tomlinson agreed, saying the new year will be an “exciting time”.
The Department of Education said it has developed a strategy to recruit and retain teachers to ensure it remains an attractive, sustainable and rewarding career.
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