A guide for educators who want to make a difference without the pressure of the classroom.

Leaving the classroom doesn’t mean leaving your purpose behind. For many educators – particularly headteachers, deputies, and wellbeing leads – the pull to support children’s emotional and mental wellbeing never fades. But what if you could continue to make a deep impact, while stepping away from the systemic pressures of education?

Mind Marvels supports people just like you – experienced leaders who remain passionate about helping children thrive and are ready for a new kind of role. This is a full-time, business-focused opportunity that combines purpose with growth – not a part-time job, but a serious and rewarding venture.

Why school leaders still want to make a difference

If you’ve spent years managing teams, navigating budgets, liaising with parents and safeguarding pupils, your skillset goes far beyond teaching. You’ve supported vulnerable families, developed staff wellbeing programmes, and perhaps even designed whole-school approaches to mental health. That level of experience doesn’t disappear when you walk out the school gates.

But here’s the truth many senior educators face: the system makes it harder and harder to do the work that matters most. You spend your days managing paperwork and reacting to crisis after crisis, rather than having the time and capacity to truly support children’s emotional growth. That’s where a new path comes in.

Supporting children, without the constraints of the system

Joining Mind Marvels as a franchisee means continuing your mission, but doing it in a way that respects your energy, values and ambition.

We deliver calming, practical wellbeing sessions to children in nurseries and schools, using proven strategies that support emotional regulation, resilience and self-awareness. But this isn’t just about delivery – it’s about building a real business with purpose. As a franchisee, you’re not simply facilitating sessions. You’re leading a brand in your area, building relationships with schools, managing bookings and session leaders and nurturing your own income stream.
Is this the right fit for you?

Let’s get real – this isn’t a hobby or a part-time job. It’s a full-time business that requires dedication and a proactive mindset. But it’s also designed for people who already understand how schools work and want to step into something that balances flexibility with structure.

What do our franchisees bring?

• Strong leadership and training skills – having mentored staff, led INSET sessions or developed wellbeing initiatives.
• A business mindset – people who can present, pitch and network with confidence, and who are ready to grow something of their own.
• Strategic and operational know-how – able to plan ahead, manage budgets, and solve problems creatively.
• A drive to build community – you know the importance of building trust with schools, and you’re excited about being a local wellbeing partner they can rely on.

Real flexibility – but not a shortcut

Yes, this role comes with flexibility. You can work around family life, take breaks during school holidays and set your own schedule. But that flexibility comes with responsibility. You’ll be building your own calendar, marketing your sessions, and making decisions that directly impact your income.

The educators who thrive with Mind Marvels are those who see this as a second career – one where they can take control, earn well, and stay aligned with their purpose.

What success can look like

As a franchisee your business can expand into community groups, holiday clubs and partnerships with local authorities.
This isn’t about being the biggest or the busiest. It’s about building something sustainable where your goals will be growing a team, creating consistent income and simply waking up every morning knowing your work matters.

Practical support every step of the way

You won’t be doing this alone. We provide comprehensive training, ready-to-use session plans, marketing materials and ongoing mentorship. You’ll have access to a network of like-minded franchisees, many of whom have stood exactly where you are now, wondering what’s next after teaching.

And yes, we’ll show you how to reach out to schools with confidence, even if the idea of “selling” makes you squirm. You already know what schools need, we just help you show them how you can help.

Still want to make a difference? Let’s make it happen

Leaving teaching doesn’t mean leaving your passion behind. It just means finding a new way to use it – one that supports your wellbeing, makes use of your skills and gives you the chance to grow a business that’s truly yours.
If you’ve got the leadership experience, strategic thinking and drive to build something meaningful, Mind Marvels could be the next step you’ve been looking for.

Explore what a franchise journey could look like for you – start here and download the franchise information pack.