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The Only UK Engineering-Focused STEM Franchise Run Exclusively by Qualified Teachers

Rediscover the joy of teaching — on your own terms

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As the only UK engineering-focused STEM franchise run exclusively by qualified teachers, we believe you deserve to rediscover your love for teaching, receive due reward for your expertise, and do so all on your own terms - just like we've been able to.

Why Franchise With Inventors & Makers

Comprehensive onboarding and training to help you hit the ground running.

Ongoing personal support and mentoring to help you grow your business faster.

Lower financial investment than most franchises  - £5,995 as one of our founding franchisees, with funding support available.

Realistic earning potential of £20,000-£60,000, growing across multiple revenue streams in a premium, in-demand industry. 

Tested and proven high-quality STEM programmes that are ready to deliver and rebooked by schools year on year.

Variety of services including school workshops, after-school clubs, nursery sessions, and CPD - with room to grow your business over time.

After 14 years of teaching, starting my own business felt like a huge leap. I knew I could run the workshops, but I was nervous about everything else - business plans, invoicing, marketing, legal bits. But I needn't have worried - from day one, the support has been brilliant, with clear, purposeful training and help whenever I’ve needed it.

Now I get to drop my own children at school and spend my time doing something I love, with none of the downsides of school life.

 - Clare Barbour | Franchisee

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How Becoming an Inventioneer With Us Works

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Run a Proven Business

We provide you with a proven business model in a premium, in-demand industry - so you can grow your own business,  still work with children every day, and rediscover the joy of teaching, without the stress.

Create Your Own Schedule

As a business owner, you work for yourself and create your own schedule - making the hours work around your life, taking back your evenings and weekends, and finally having time for the things that matter.

Influence Your Own Pay

Your income directly reflects the time and effort you put in- - franchisees typically earn between £20,00 and £60,000, with real potential to grow beyond that. Feel motivated and proud of what you've built yourself. 

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Create Your Own Schedule

As a business owner, you work for yourself and create your own schedule - making the hours work around your life, taking back your evenings and weekends, and finally having time for the things that matter.

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Influence Your Own Pay

Your income directly reflects the time and effort you put in- - franchisees typically earn between £20,00 and £60,000, with real potential to grow beyond that. Feel motivated and proud of what you've built yourself. 

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Be Your Own Boss

You're your own SLT - you can dictate your own workload, put an end to micromanagement and unnecessary paperwork, and put your future career progression into your own hands.

Become An Expert

You'll deliver our award-winning, engineering-focused STEM content - specifically designed for primary schools and nurseries. No STEM expertise needed. Your teaching qualification is what makes the difference.

As the visiting expert in schools and nurseries, say goodbye to draining class teacher responsibilities and give yourself the time and space to develop your passion and expertise, with the respect and recognition you deserve.

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Teach Great STEM Content

You'll deliver our award-winning, engineering-focused STEM content - specifically designed for primary schools and nurseries. No STEM expertise needed. Your teaching qualification is what makes the difference.

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Become An Expert

As the visiting expert in schools and nurseries, say goodbye to draining class teacher responsibilities and give yourself the time and space to develop your passion and expertise, with the respect and recognition you deserve.

"I was really ready to do something different, and having the opportunity to run a business is not something I’d ever really thought I’d do. With Inventors & Makers, you’re not starting from scratch. You get a brand, great products, marketing strategies and business management support. The training allows you to hit the ground running using a tried and tested formula that has worked well in other parts of the country.

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You get the flexibility to build your business as quickly or slowly as you want, and the flexibility to work as much or as little as you want - it’s up to you! You also get to keep using the teaching skills you’ve spent years developing, which I think is one of the best things about Inventors & Makers - we’re teachers and we loved teaching, and we still get to teach, but on our own terms!"

Katie, Franchisee Newcastle

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TOP 3 RANKED CHILDREN'S ACTIVITY PROVIDER IN THE UK 2025

Becoming an Inventioneer with Inventors & Makers is finally the chance to do exactly what you got into teaching for in the first place.

 

If you’re ready to rediscover the joy of teaching, make a real difference to children’s lives and still have time and energy for yourself - download the brochure and let's talk.

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