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Sharing inspirational stories from teachers who have chosen to walk away from classroom to successfully transition to a new career. Advice, tips and ideas for exhausted teachers who know there's a difference between "giving up" and "having had enough". Join me to explore all things teacher burnout, career and business coaching and get plenty of ideas for your very own adventure after teaching.
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“I do love teaching … but I do not like the system.”Primary Teacher and Outdoor Learning Lead, Pauline was struggling with serious burnout. She tried a change of key stage and reduced hours but continued to feel like teaching was “just not the same anymore.”Pauline’s new adventure started with an idea … gardening! Over the last year, she has turned this passion for outdoor learning into an everyday reality. Now a Social and Therapeutic Horticulture (STH) Practitioner, she combines part-time c...
Former History Teacher and Head of Sixth Form, Kirsty loved her school but was fed up with the constraints of teaching … working long evenings and regular weekends, as well as having no flexibility around holidays. Now working in Consultancy (with an epic job title that you won’t want to miss!), in this episode Kirsty details her journey out of the classroom, from “feeling my way around in the dark by myself” to using networking, work experience opportunities and the support of the Acade...
With so much love for her school and all that she’d achieved in her teaching career, Co-Headteacher Charlotte made the difficult decision to pursue a career change after “feeling depleted rather than energised.” Now in a brand new (recently promoted!) role as ‘Assistant Director, Programme Leader’ for a leading educational CPD organisation, Charlotte shares her journey to experiencing joy and passion for a new sector. In this episode, she talks about finding a job that encompasses some o...
After losing her passion for teaching, Michala left her role as Head of Humanities and whole-school Teaching and Learning Lead to become a Training Programme Delivery Manager for a national charity. Rather than being triggered by one thing, Michala talks in this episode about a build up of lots of little struggles that eventually motivated her decision to walk away from teaching. Despite feeling stuck initially, she recalls her husband’s words: “you can become an expert in something else...
1After 14 years as a Drama Teacher and Subject Leader of Performing Arts, Nicola moved away from the classroom and set up her own business as a Virtual Assistant, specialising in all things systems and tech. Nicola shares her experience of struggling against an ever-changing educational system, “working harder, but feeling worse”, before deciding to step away to pursue a new passion. In this episode, we talk about all things ‘VA’ (Virtual Assistant) so if you’re interested in building a b...
A former Assistant Headteacher with 13 years teaching experience behind her, Amandeep transitioned out of the classroom and into an interesting new role as a Senior Education and Development Officer within the NHS. She shares her experience of stumbling upon the job advert (whilst on holiday!), nailing the interview and thriving in this position where her skills and expertise are valued and trusted. With her fixed-term contract coming to an end, Amandeep is confident that she now knows w...
Join me this week where I’m chatting to Cathie about her empowering secondment into the role of Specialist Teacher for Inclusive Practice with her Local Authority. Cathie shares her experience of burnout after 27 years of teaching, and talks of re-discovering her passions in this new role where she’s able to use her transferable coaching and mentoring skills, alongside her extensive knowledge of the education system and inclusion, to reassure and encourage teachers, parents, and children...
Join me as I chat to Rachael about her move from leading Maths to finding a rewarding new role leading communications and administration in a Franciscan Missionary. Rachael was looking at operations and project management roles when she found this unique role!Rachael looks after the Sisters supporting with logistics, reporting, communications, helping them to have worldwide impact with their missions. In this episode we also explore:Feeling torn between the classroom and leadership.Findi...
Caroline was a Secondary History teacher who has successfully transitioned out of the classroom to become an Administrations and Systems Officer for a local charity. Her journey out of teaching took a year and she reflects on her need to take the time to explore her value and skills - the result making her comfortably able to showcase why she was the best person for the job!In this episode we also explore:Teaching not aligning with her health and family anymoreValues being at the centre ...
Lee was a Secondary Geography teacher with additional responsibility for careers, who has successfully transitioned into Programme Management. He shares with that even though he already changed careers when coming to teaching later in life, he still had a lot to learn about “de-teacherfying” his CV and navigating the world of recruitment. In this episode, we also explore:Mapping Lee's varied skills from teachingUtilising his event's management experienceEmbracing change without fear and ...
Academy Alumni Ruth was a Deputy Head with experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead and SENCO, who is now working for a Local Authority as Domestic Abuse Liaison Officer (Schools). Ruth was able to combine her safeguarding knowledge and transferable leadership skills to successfully secure this role, allowing her to make a difference while not taking her work home with her. She shares her experiences of the local authority interview process and the gifts of working in a hybrid role.I...
Fran's fascinating career change has seen her move from Primary Music Teacher in a rural Primary school (along a squiggly career path) to where she is now as a Learning Technology Strategist. She offers some great insights into the world of learning design and we can utilise our teacher transferable skills.We explore where we can find roles in learning technology and learning design and chat about the need to put yourself out there - particularly the power of networking on LinkedIn!In this ep...
Academy Alumni member Gemma talks about her interesting move from Secondary Art teacher to Quality Assurance Leader at NCFE. She shares specific examples of the skills that she evidenced in her application and interview, and how these help her in the day-to-day role.As teachers and leaders in education, we have a wealth of quality assurance, moderation, assessment and training experiences - this episode shares another way we can use this in a very different setting. In this episode, we also e...
Amy shares her adventure after teaching, setting up an alternative provision centre where she now employs a small team of teachers. In business for two years, we talk about her early experiences working in different settings before exploring the practicalities of securing a space, compliance and working with local schools. A must listen for anyone passionate about teaching on your own terms!In this episode we explore:Feeling the call to create high quality holistic provision for young peopleW...
Academy member Paul shares his teacher career change journey with us - from teaching internationally to securing a role as an Outreach Officer at “Make Happen”, a company working in partnerships with local university and disadvantaged schools to increase access advice and info to students, teachers and parents on reality of higher and university education. He enjoys a hybrid role with time at home and the ability to truly switch off evenings and weekends. Paul's day-to-day gives a fascinating...
Angela was a Secondary Languages teacher who mentored ECTs before moving on to be a Regional Manager for a Financial Education Charity. Angela has the best of both worlds, working hybrid from home and also visiting schools. We chat about the skills you have for similar roles developing partnerships with schools and other organisations.In this episode we chat about:How Angela knew it was time to walk away from teachingFinding us through the Adventures After Teaching Podcast and help from the S...
Academy alumni Kate was a Secondary Dance department lead who now works for the Diabetes Team within her local NHS as a Diabetes Educator. Working in the local community has allowed Kate to bring her enthusiasm and passion to a new role training others with the support of her clinical colleague. Kate describes her varied week and the tools that helped her make a successful transition. A really inspirational listen!In this episode we chat about:Knowing where to start when dance is al...
Claire is an Academy Alumni who moved from her position of Deputy in a Primary school to Development & Engagement Officer with her local libraries team. She has an amazingly varied role which mixes event management, programme development, team leadership and reporting, all while working with interesting partners across the local area. Claire shares a wealth of gold in this episode!In this episode we chat about:Battling the “mum guilt” as a senior leader in school (2:33)Clicking into place...
In this episode, Jo chats to Wendy about how she became a children's coach. Wendy felt trapped in teaching and joined the academy as she transitioned out. After exploring different options, Wendy found the path that allowed her to follow her passion and her business adventure began. This episode also explores:- Transitioning out of teaching.- Finding other income sources. - How to niche and build a business.- Wendy's day to day.- Developing social media skills. - Wendy's future business plans...
In this fascinating chat, Jo discovers how Michelle planned her exit from teaching by following her passion for outdoor learning. Michelle shares a lot of interesting information about becoming a Forest Schools Leader and how this allowed her to transition into her role of youth wellbeing officer for Wiltshire Wildlife Trust. In this episode, we also explore:- Following your passion to exit the classroom.- Transferable skills gained from teaching.- How to gain volunteering experience.- Michel...
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