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The Pit Pony Podcast - Life After Teaching

Podcast The Pit Pony Podcast - Life After Teaching
Sharon Cawley and Sarah Dunwood
Sharon Cawley and Sarah Dunwood talk to former teachers about exiting from the classroom and thriving.Don't forget to leave us a VOICEMAIL, quickly and easily a...
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  • 013 - Pit Pony Nicole Bateman - Classroom to SEND Advisor & Sensory Expert
    After 11 years in the classroom, Nicole Bateman left teaching in 2021, seeking a new way to align her career with her family's needs and her personal passions. Today, she’s thriving as the Friendly SEND Advisor, making children’s activities more inclusive for those with special educational needs.Nicole shares her powerful journey, including the life-altering incident that shook her confidence, her struggles with balancing work and family, and how she transformed adversity into opportunity. Discover how Nicole used her experience as a teacher and a parent of a neurodivergent child to forge a new path—one where she champions children with SEND and equips activity providers and tutors to create truly inclusive environments.Nicole's story is one of resilience, reinvention, and rediscovering purpose. Here are Nicole's links :Websites - https://nicolebateman.co.uk/ and https://www.thesupersensorysquad.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefriendlysendadvisorInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thesupersensorysquadInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/conversationswithasendmumSend us a message.Voice Message Us:You can send us a voice message EASILY, whether it be a question, comment, review or anything you like! And if we like it, we'll feature your message on an upcoming episode.https://www.speakpipe.com/pitponypodcastIf you've been affected by any of the issues raised in our podcast there are organisations who can help (click to access their webpages): Education Support The Samaritans Mind Andy's Man Club Join Us: Hit subscribe to the Pit Pony Podcast so you don’t miss future episodes – we’ve got some brilliant stories coming up from teachers who’ve left the classroom and are thriving in their new lives. Sign up to our mailing list here: http://eepurl.com/i1L5ck Find us on social media and give us a follow for updates, and if you’re not already in the Facebook group… what are you waiting for? Thanks for listening 🙏Edited with finesse by our Podcast Super Producer, Mike Roberts of Making Digital Real
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  • 012 - Pit Pony Amy Meade - Classroom to Learning & Development Manager
    After 14 years in teaching, from secondary English to primary leadership roles, Amy Meade’s journey out of the classroom is remarkable. Amy candidly shares the burnout that came with Ofsted pressures, the life-changing realisation that school didn’t have to own her, and how she stepped into a new career as a Learning and Development Manager. Through over 400 job applications, Amy’s resilience and adaptability are an inspiration to anyone contemplating a leap into life after teaching. This episode is packed with advice, heart, and a beautiful Sliding Doors moment that reminds us of the preciousness of time.Send us a message.Voice Message Us:You can send us a voice message EASILY, whether it be a question, comment, review or anything you like! And if we like it, we'll feature your message on an upcoming episode.https://www.speakpipe.com/pitponypodcastIf you've been affected by any of the issues raised in our podcast there are organisations who can help (click to access their webpages): Education Support The Samaritans Mind Andy's Man Club Join Us: Hit subscribe to the Pit Pony Podcast so you don’t miss future episodes – we’ve got some brilliant stories coming up from teachers who’ve left the classroom and are thriving in their new lives. Sign up to our mailing list here: http://eepurl.com/i1L5ck Find us on social media and give us a follow for updates, and if you’re not already in the Facebook group… what are you waiting for? Thanks for listening 🙏Edited with finesse by our Podcast Super Producer, Mike Roberts of Making Digital Real
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  • 011 - Pit Pony Rowena Hicks - Classroom to Author
    Today, we’re joined by Rowena Hicks, who dedicated over 30 years to her role as a Deputy Head Teacher and SENCO in the London-Kent area. Teaching was Rowena's life - it was her passion, her calling, and she gave it her all, right up until the moment her own health signalled it was time to step back.Rowena opens up about the physical and emotional toll of being a people-pleaser in the world of education. From pushing through chronic stress to the realisation that her relentless work ethic was costing her health, Rowena shares her journey of self-discovery and recovery. She talks about the pivotal moment she took her doctor’s warning seriously, the challenges of redefining herself outside the classroom, and the newfound passion she’s poured into her second career as an author.Tune in to hear Rowena’s inspiring path from burnout to balance, her take on the importance of self-worth, and the small, daily steps she’s taken to rebuild her life with intention and joy.Notable links :Rowena's website : https://www.rowenahicks.com/Facebook group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/preventingteacherburnoutSend us a message.Voice Message Us:You can send us a voice message EASILY, whether it be a question, comment, review or anything you like! And if we like it, we'll feature your message on an upcoming episode.https://www.speakpipe.com/pitponypodcastIf you've been affected by any of the issues raised in our podcast there are organisations who can help (click to access their webpages): Education Support The Samaritans Mind Andy's Man Club Join Us: Hit subscribe to the Pit Pony Podcast so you don’t miss future episodes – we’ve got some brilliant stories coming up from teachers who’ve left the classroom and are thriving in their new lives. Sign up to our mailing list here: http://eepurl.com/i1L5ck Find us on social media and give us a follow for updates, and if you’re not already in the Facebook group… what are you waiting for? Thanks for listening 🙏Edited with finesse by our Podcast Super Producer, Mike Roberts of Making Digital Real
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  • 010 - Pit Pony Helen Taylor - Classroom to Cabin Crew
    In this episode, we sit down with Helen Taylor, a former history teacher whose dedication to education was undeniable. Helen spent 18 years in teaching, finding joy in her students and a deep sense of purpose in the classroom. For years, she believed teaching was her lifelong path, pouring her energy and resources into her role.But after a gruelling stint with new pressures, overwhelming workloads, and the unrelenting demands of a system that left her burned out, Helen made the life-changing decision to leave the profession she loved. Helen takes us through her turbulent decision to exit the profession, charting a new course and eventually finding herself soaring to unexpected heights as cabin crew for British Airways. Join us as Helen shares her story of resilience, personal reinvention, and the thrill of embracing a life she’d never imagined, 30,000 feet above the classroom.https://www.tiktok.com/@helentaylor46Send us a message.Voice Message Us:You can send us a voice message EASILY, whether it be a question, comment, review or anything you like! And if we like it, we'll feature your message on an upcoming episode.https://www.speakpipe.com/pitponypodcastIf you've been affected by any of the issues raised in our podcast there are organisations who can help (click to access their webpages): Education Support The Samaritans Mind Andy's Man Club Join Us: Hit subscribe to the Pit Pony Podcast so you don’t miss future episodes – we’ve got some brilliant stories coming up from teachers who’ve left the classroom and are thriving in their new lives. Sign up to our mailing list here: http://eepurl.com/i1L5ck Find us on social media and give us a follow for updates, and if you’re not already in the Facebook group… what are you waiting for? Thanks for listening 🙏Edited with finesse by our Podcast Super Producer, Mike Roberts of Making Digital Real
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  • 009 - Pit Pony James Terry - Classroom to Civil Celebrant
    In this episode of the Pit Pony Podcast, we speak to the inspirational James Terry.James describes himself as “born to teach.” From his first work experience as a teacher in school, he knew it was his calling. For six years, he found joy and purpose in the classroom, creating an environment that felt like home. But after moving to a new school, James lasted only four terms before he handed his resignation to the head’s PA, never looking back.Join us as we follow James’s journey through the next eight years, facing life outside the familiar grounds of teaching. He speaks openly about the challenges, the loss of direction, and ultimately, the resilience that guided him through until he found a surprising new role that has brought him a renewed sense of purpose and fulfilment.Find James here:Visit James's website  www.jamesterrycelebrant.co.uk Follow James on FacebookFollow James on Instagram Contact James by email:[email protected] us a message.Voice Message Us:You can send us a voice message EASILY, whether it be a question, comment, review or anything you like! And if we like it, we'll feature your message on an upcoming episode.https://www.speakpipe.com/pitponypodcastIf you've been affected by any of the issues raised in our podcast there are organisations who can help (click to access their webpages): Education Support The Samaritans Mind Andy's Man Club Join Us: Hit subscribe to the Pit Pony Podcast so you don’t miss future episodes – we’ve got some brilliant stories coming up from teachers who’ve left the classroom and are thriving in their new lives. Sign up to our mailing list here: http://eepurl.com/i1L5ck Find us on social media and give us a follow for updates, and if you’re not already in the Facebook group… what are you waiting for? Thanks for listening 🙏Edited with finesse by our Podcast Super Producer, Mike Roberts of Making Digital Real
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