What does the cryptic crossword clue "Director's left with instructor about to quit (5)" mean?

The definition is "Director". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). L (synonym="left") + OACH (synonym=""instructor" with C (circa, so about") = LOACH; definition: "Director's" The answer is LOACH.

Director's left with instructor about to quit (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29006 | 12 Across | 2023-03-01 flower

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