Naturally, the Careers desk has been perched edge-of-seat in anticipation waiting to see what David Miliband's next careers step would be. Would he return to frontline politics? Or do a 'Robert Kilroy Silk' and enter the world of TV presenting, as rumoured?
Actually, the former foreign secretary is returning to the school he attended as a teenager to lend a hand with A-level politics courses.
And Miliband senior isn't alone in putting skills acquired in another sector to use in teaching.
A third of all current trainee teachers have been working for more than 10 years before deciding to switch careers, reports the Independent. Perhaps not so surprising considering it was only last year the Guardian reported that the recession was pushing increasing numbers of former bankers, lawyers and managers into teaching.
So, whether you are fresh out of university or you want to change career, our experts will offering advice and insights on making a move into teaching. They'll also be discussing prospects within the profession - both this year and beyond - so join them live on 27 January at 4pm.
Our panel:
Luke Graham is head of recruitment strategy at the Training and Development Agency for Schools, and a former teacher.
Richard Marshall is a qualified primary teacher who currently works for education union the Association of Teachers and Lecturers, helping students and newly qualified members.
Stephen Hill is the deputy headteacher at St Josephs RC Primary School. Stephen began his working life as a trainee quantity surveyor in the construction industry and is now in his fourteenth year of teaching. He is also a Teaching Awards judge.
Nathalie Griffiths is a head of technology and has been teaching since 1995. She became a technology teacher after completing a diploma in Engineering.
Theresa Buttery is a primary school teacher. Theresa's varied career before training as a teacher has included working as an accountant, becoming a company director and opening and managing her own restaurant.
Carly McMeekin is a beauty teacher at a secondary school in Essex.
Stephen Wilson is candidate recruitment manager for education recruitment specialists Capita Education Resourcing.
Adrian Brooksbank is an education director for recruitment company Hays Education.
Joanne Hill is the PGCE primary and early years course director for Birmingham City University.
