“I just knew that I had to make that change.”In a supportive school but with her own changing priorities, Primary and Early Years Teacher Georgia was tired of missing out on quality family time and feeling exhausted by the demands of teaching. Leaning into her subject specialism as R.E. Curriculum Lead, she’s found her “dream role” as a Regional Advisor for an education group, providing curriculum programmes and specialist support to schools. Now working remotely, Georgia enjoys increased flexibility and a change of pace, time for herself alongside passion for her subject, lunchtime walks and getting to drink a cup of tea whilst it’s still hot! She’s also built her business, Georgia Alice VA, through our Teacher to VA Startup Success programme and is looking forward to balancing freelance work with her part-time role. In this episode, we also cover:Weighing up your reasons for leavingThe anxiety of ‘what’s next?’Investing in yourselfValuable early support, including off-sick cuppasVisualising the future you wantApplying for competitive roles‘Refreshing’ interview experiencesOnboarding in a new roleGetting used to a less busy calendarTop tips for subject specialist roles Timescales for getting out of teachingLinks:Teacher to VA Startup Success ProgrammeGeorgia Alice VAIf you're looking for step-by-step support to find and secure a new job or start your own business, check out the Adventures After Teaching Academy which will help successfully you leave the classroom! SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE SUMMER BOOTCAMP! ⛱️ The best Teacher Career Change event of the year!
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From Tough Decisions to Freelance Freedom
“It’s okay to prioritise yourself sometimes.”Passionate about supporting emotional wellbeing in both children and adults, Katie was an experienced Headteacher who cared deeply about her students and staff. After realising that she was “giving too much of myself to my school and not enough of myself to my family”, she began to re-evaluate her career direction. Now working freelance as an Associate Education Consultant with For The Child, alongside training to be a seasonal yoga teacher and exploring other exciting pursuits, Katie values the time that she took at the start of her career change journey to understand exactly what she wanted. With more time freedom and flexibility, she now enjoys voluntary roles, swimming with her children, riding horses again … and has even signed up to the London Marathon! In this episode, we also chat about:Experiencing fear at the start of the journeyTaking time to make a decision Using tools and resources to explore next steps Applying for the right rolesPutting yourself last as a teacherHaving an impact in a new way Allowing space for ‘not knowing’Building relationships and collaborating with othersSkills that translate from school to businessLiberation in not living by school termsLinks:For The Child websiteKatie's LinkedInIf you're looking for step-by-step support to find and secure a new job or start your own business, check out the Adventures After Teaching Academy which will help successfully you leave the classroom! SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE SUMMER BOOTCAMP! ⛱️ The best Teacher Career Change event of the year!
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Getting Your Life Back: New Possibilities After Maternity Leave
“If they can do it, I can do it.”Former Primary Deputy Head Natalie was on her second maternity leave when she decided to explore her career options outside of teaching. With creeping anxiety about returning to work and worries about not being present enough at home, she shares that “it had been a long time coming for me.”Now a Neurodiversity Family Support Practitioner with the NHS, Natalie is enjoying flexibility, renewed confidence, time for professional development, and family balance in her new role. Best of all - she now has her evenings and weekends back! In this episode, we also talk about:Perfectionism vs balanceNew motherhood and returning to work Dealing with feelings of failure Accessing community supportRegaining a sense of who you areFinancial planningSetting job alerts and searching for similar rolesThe benefits of hybrid workingNavigating the holidays with small childrenTop tips for intervention and well-being based roles Links:The Adventures After Teaching CV CourseNHS JobsIf you're looking for step-by-step support to find and secure a new job or start your own business, check out the Adventures After Teaching Academy which will help successfully you leave the classroom! SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE SUMMER BOOTCAMP! ⛱️ The best Teacher Career Change event of the year!
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Lots to Love in a New Career: Exploring Transferable Skills for Product Management
“It’s about the right role at the right time.”After spending 14 years teaching mostly in Further Education, Head of Faculty Gareth left the classroom to pursue new opportunities. Whilst he found his time in education both valuable and enjoyable, particularly at the start of his teaching journey, he began to question the work-life model he was providing to other members of his team. Now a Senior Product Manager at a university, Gareth walks us through his top tips and offers a skills breakdown for those who are interested in exploring similar roles. Asked what he loves about his new career, Gareth talks about developing new skills, spending more time with his children, enjoying intentional hybrid working, empowering and enabling his future self, having more space to live his life and staying aligned with his core purpose by positively impacting learners.In this episode, we also cover: Being ‘all in’ with greedy jobs Generalist and specialist teacher skills Learning the language of new industries The value of networking for job hunting Bridging opportunities when switching careerWhat is product management? A sneak peak into the day-to-dayAsking the right questions around partnership roles Translating your skills before you put pen to paper on your CVGetting the balance right when leaving educationReducing the fear of the unknownLinks:LinkedIn for Teacher Career ChangeAAT Jobs Board - Filter by 'Project Manager' to find similar rolesIf you're looking for step-by-step support to find and secure a new job or start your own business, check out the Adventures After Teaching Academy which will help successfully you leave the classroom! SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE SUMMER BOOTCAMP! ⛱️ The best Teacher Career Change event of the year!
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A World of Difference: The Journey to a Community Education Role
This week, we hear from the wonderful Selini, a former primary school teacher who has made an inspiring transition to become a Community Education Coordinator for a large international charity. Selini shares her journey out of the classroom and into a role that allows her to continue making a real difference in the world on a much wider scale.As an Academy member, Selini embraced the support and resources available to explore new possibilities after feeling the need for a change from teaching. Now, she thrives in a dynamic, community-focused position where no two days are the same. She highlights the transferable skills from teaching that have been invaluable in her new career and expresses her joy in a role that truly aligns with her values.In this episode, we also chat about:Identifying your transferable skillsExploring different career possibilitiesCommunity facing rolesAligning work to your personal valuesThe value of LinkedIn for career changeEmbracing new adventures Building confidence in a new careerLinks:LinkedIn for Teacher Career ChangeIf you're looking for step-by-step support to find and secure a new job or start your own business, check out the Adventures After Teaching Academy which will help successfully you leave the classroom! SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE SUMMER BOOTCAMP! ⛱️ The best Teacher Career Change event of the year!
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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