“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 charity work with growing her own business, connecting both children and adults with nature to support their wellbeing and learning.

We also explore:

• Accepting “it’s not me”
• Recognising the need for rest (getting signed-off sick)
• Embracing semi-retirement
• Doors opening through volunteering work
• Connecting with others again after experiencing burnout
• Enjoying a more relaxed and flexible working environment
• Working with vulnerable groups
• Where to look if you’re interested in similar opportunities
• ‘Thinking big’ to build a business with love
• What success might look like

Links and Resources

1. LinkedIn for Teaching Career Change Course

2. Visit Pauline's LinkedIn profile

3. Explore Thrive training

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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 Academy to help secure her new dream role.

We also explore:

• Leaving before burnout
• Dealing with the overwhelm of job hunting
• Taking ‘messy action’ to get started
• The benefits of finding a like-minded community
• Being attracted to sales roles - creativity and reward!
• Braving phone calls
• The power of LinkedIn
• Different styles of interview
• Opportunities for Maths teachers in the actuarial space
• Enjoying continuous learning, freedom and her first holiday outside of term time!

Links and Resources

1. CVs for Teacher Career Change Course

2. LinkedIn for Teaching Career Change Course

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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 of the ‘best bits’ of teaching, utilises all of her amazing leadership skills, and gives her so much more flexibility to enjoy time with her family.

We also explore:

• Exiting from senior leadership roles - and the additional challenges this can present!
• Stepping away confidently
• Using supply as a ‘safety net’
• Networking to explore the reality of new roles
• Building an amazing CV and cover letter
• Trust and confidence in a new role
• Working in a new way
• Top tips for getting into programme management - from a hiring manager!
  
  

Links and Resources

1. CVs for Teacher Career Change Course

If 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!

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