The Adventures After Teaching Podcast: Recent Episodes

Joanne Howard

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.

"There are lots of jobs out there for people with the skills that we have as very experienced teachers."

After 30 years in teaching - working across EYFS, KS1, forest school leadership and running pre-schools - Anne had loved every bit of it: learning new things, supporting others, and being in "the thick of it" in the classroom. But last year, burnout caught up with her, and she found herself asking, "how much longer can I keep going?" For the sake of her own health and wellbeing, she knew this wasn't the right path for her moving forwards.

Now working as a Learning and Participation Officer for a national heritage charity, Anne has swapped exhaustion for early morning walks by the sea, beach meditation, and evenings that finally, actually end. She's letting go of her fixer instinct, learning to sit on her hands, and discovering that things don't have to be hard to work.

In this episode, we also talk about:

The surprising range of roles open to EYFS teachers
Wondering what comes next after decades in teaching
Why age doesn't rule anything out
Slowing down to speed up
Going through it together, not alone
Learning to put yourself first
Landing a competitive role in the heritage sector
Meditation and beach walks as daily non-negotiables
The variety - and energy - of life in a new role
Letting go of the overachiever and learning to rest

Links:
Project Management Fundamentals Training

Wondering what might be next for you? Take the Teacher Career Change Quiz to match your amazing transferable skills with a new job pathway ✨

"I wouldn’t have known how to even get going.”

After 15 years teaching reception Hannah loved the job but found herself craving a new challenge. Ready for a breath of fresh air, she just didn’t know what that next step might look like.

Now lecturing at a college, Hannah has found a different rhythm entirely. There's room to listen to a podcast and drink a coffee on the drive between placements, colleagues who've come from all kinds of backgrounds rather than just teaching, and a pace of life that finally leaves some space to breathe.

In this episode, we also talk about:

Not knowing where to start
"Riding the rapids" when considering career change
Balancing a career move with salary expectations
Not waiting for the "perfect" moment to leave
Leaving teaching positively
Support from bite-sized career change content
Transferable teacher skills in similar roles
Subject expertise in a new role
A varied week: assessing and teaching
Life as part of the college ecosystem

Wondering what might be next for you? Take the Teacher Career Change Quiz to match your amazing transferable skills with a new job pathway ✨

"I can have an impact on hundreds (of children) through the teachers I train and develop."

After seven years in teaching - including several as Head of Maths - Becca reached a familiar tipping point: a passion that had quietly turned into exhaustion, and a nagging sense there had to be more to life than work. She recognised herself in the "indecision roundabout" from an Academy workshop, and knew that without taking an exit, she'd stay exactly where she was.

Now working in Learning and Development, Becca has her days back in a way she never expected. With the commute gone and a four-day week, she's got the energy for evenings out and weekends that actually feel like weekends. She's also discovered she can still make a difference to the children she used to teach - just from a different angle, at scale.

In this episode, we also talk about:

Using part-time supply teaching to create space to think
Navigating the grief of leaving a childhood dream job
Why the CV and LinkedIn training changed everything
Boosting confidence for interview
Accessing a new vocabulary through the Project Management Fundamentals training
Using LinkedIn to catch fast-moving roles
Trading a reliance on school holidays for genuine work-life balance
Rediscovering hobbies after teaching
Staying motivated on the career change journey

Links:
Project Management Fundamentals Training

Wondering what might be next for you? Take the Teacher Career Change Quiz to match your amazing transferable skills with a new job pathway ✨

"It's really hopeful, it's really positive - and it's so much better than teaching."

After 11 years in the same secondary school - training as an RE teacher before moving through humanities and eventually leading PSHE - Rachael hit the burnout so many teachers recognise: slow-building, then impossible to ignore. As a noise-sensitive introvert, she realised the problem wasn't ability, but fit - and that the parts of the job she loved (leadership, communication, managing people) didn't require staying in a classroom.

Now a Suicide Prevention Officer with Papyrus, Rachael has her evenings and weekends back - closing her laptop Friday and not thinking about work until Monday. With control over her own calendar and meaningful work that doesn't consume her, she's found something unexpected: excitement about the week ahead.

In this episode, we also talk about:

The personality mismatch she didn't see coming in teaching
How leading PSHE opened the door to a completely different career path
Turning job hunting into a structured, focused process
Learning to trust flexibility after years of rigid routine
Why foundational work - values, finances, a skills audit - speeds everything up
How the Academy community kept her going through the hardest parts
An interview that felt right from the start
The variety that comes with the new role
Feeling connected in a national organisation ("it doesn't feel like it's as big as it is")

Content warning - this episode discusses suicide prevention as part of Rachael's professional role. Please contact Papyrus for support if you're worried about a young person.

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After years as a primary class teacher and PE leader, Lauren knew it was time to leave. The decision came down to her health and wellbeing, and stepping away from teaching meant stepping into real uncertainty - trying different things, juggling multiple roles at once, and figuring out what she actually wanted.

Now working with young people as a Programme Manager across the creative industries, Lauren has found a role that gives her everything teaching couldn't - variety, creative thinking, and the feeling that she's finally using her brain in the way she always wanted to.

In this episode, we also talk about:

Navigating a "squiggly" exit from teaching
Working as a chaperone in TV and film - and what it revealed
When task-switching gives you energy
Attending our free summer event before joining the Academy
Putting theory behind practice with the Project Management Fundamentals course
Using mindset resources to make the transition well
Growing in confidence on LinkedIn
Using the interview booklet to reframe transferable skills
Early worries - and how they played out
Highlights from the first year
Moving from fixed-term to permanent - and what's next

Links:
Project Management Fundamentals Training

Wondering what might be next for you? Take the Teacher Career Change Quiz to match your amazing transferable skills with a new job pathway ✨

"Two emotions can exist at the same time. The grief can exist with the relief."

Bex went into teaching straight out of university with her identity firmly attached to it. Quickly finding the environment ‘all-consuming’ and ‘energy depleting’, she spent 12 years in and out of the classroom - always getting pulled back in as she struggled to separate from a career she’d worked so hard for. Following a period of self-reflection, and taking some time to ask who she actually was outside of the job, Bex decided it was time for a new adventure.

Now a Junior L&D Adviser at an accountancy firm, Bex has found something she didn't expect: calm. She works hybrid, has time for yoga, her dog Percy, and the people who matter to her - and with CIPD Level 5 on the horizon, she's excited about what comes next rather than feeling trapped.

In this episode, we also talk about:

Why leaving doesn't mean you've given up
Getting caught in the "part-time teaching trap" and why it doesn’t work for everyone
Living for the holidays whilst in teaching
Finding structure during a career break
Using LinkedIn to make purposeful connections
Variety in an L&D role
Enjoying a less hectic work environment
Adjusting to desk-based work after years of being on your feet
Asking the right questions at interview - including the ones that feel scary
Shifting away from the "job for life" mindset that teaching can instil
Getting to know yourself

Wondering what might be next for you? Take the Teacher Career Change Quiz to match your amazing transferable skills with a new job pathway ✨

"I don't think I would have been out of teaching by now had I not joined.”

After 20 years in the classroom - 13 in secondary and 7 in primary - Steph had reached a point where she was really ready for a change. She felt stuck, and not for the first time; she'd tried to leave eight years earlier and given up, resigning herself to staying put in the classroom. This time, with the right support around her, it was different.

Now a Learning Designer in the civil service, Steph is five months in and already feels like a different person. Her friends have all said it - her confidence is back. With hybrid working, flexi time, and the ability to close the laptop and actually switch off, she's no longer using every holiday day just to recover.

In this episode, we also talk about:

Community support - and why it makes the difference
Why it’s not ‘just’ about the CV
Uncovering your values - and using them to filter your job search
Translating your teaching experience
Targeting roles that value equivalent experience over specific qualifications
Upskilling opportunities once you're in the role
What a Learning Designer actually does day-to-day
Stakeholder management in L&D roles
“But what about the holidays?”
Building project management skills
Changing your environment as the fastest route back to confidence

Links & Resources:

Project Management Fundamentals

Wondering what might be next for you? Take the Teacher Career Change Quiz to match your amazing transferable skills with a new job pathway ✨

"I just think you're not trapped. You have options."

Kate left teaching after 23 years in the secondary English classroom - not with a plan, but with the certainty that something had to change. Long-term supply work gave her breathing space but not direction, and by the time she found the Adventures After Teaching Academy, she was no longer burnt out, just lost. Having already invested time, money and energy into courses that hadn't moved the needle, she wasn’t sure about joining at first. But hearing others further along the journey made her feel, for the first time, that this is where she needed to be.

Now a Learner Success Coach, Kate spends her days supporting apprentices through deadlines, personal crises and everything in between - all entirely remotely. With control over her own calendar and holidays where she's truly switched off, she's built a working life that actually fits around her family. Losing the subject expert identity was an adjustment, but she's gained something she hadn't had in years - time to read for pleasure, go to the theatre, and follow her own interests again.

In this episode, we also talk about:

Supply teaching as your lifeboat
Why CVs aren't one and done
The project management course that changed everything
Feeling in limbo - and the power of seeing others make it out
Resilience in the career change process
What an AI-driven interview actually looks like
The pastoral heart of a Learner Success Coach role
What genuinely supportive workplace feedback feels like
Taking time to unpick your identity outside of teaching
Enjoying flexible working!

Links & Resources:

Kate’s LinkedIn Profile

Wondering what might be next for you? Take the Teacher Career Change Quiz to match your amazing transferable skills with a new job pathway ✨

"Once I'd made that decision, I just felt like a weight had been lifted."

After 13 years in primary education - taking on the roles of phase leader, assistant head, and eventually acting head - Iain hit a wall. The workload became unmanageable, and he was signed off with work-related stress before handing in his notice in May without anything else lined up. Returning to a lovely new school in September, Iain quickly realised that the education system just wasn’t for him anymore and joined the Academy Spring Track in the New Year.

Now Head of Programmes and Impact at the Hull KR Foundation - the charity arm of a professional rugby league club - Iain is using every skill he built in education, from curriculum design to stakeholder management, in a role that genuinely excites him. The role is just as varied, but with less pressure and more flexibility, and for the first time in years, he's not counting down the days to half term.

In this episode, we also talk about:

Going off sick and navigating what comes next
Traps we fall into that convince us to stay (when it’s not right for us!)
Finding a new role that aligns with your values
How the CV course and interview prep booklet helped at short notice
Overcoming interview imposter syndrome
Picking up new skills quickly
Surprising teacher transferables
Taking ownership of a newly created role
It’s okay not to want to be in education anymore
Leaving well

Links & Resources:

Hull KR Foundation

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 you successfully leave the classroom!

Wondering what might be next for you? Take the Teacher Career Change Quiz to match your amazing transferable skills with a new job pathway ✨

"I feel like a nicer partner, a nicer mum, a better friend."

After 17 years teaching PE at the same school, Lucy had begun to feel the weight of an environment she describes as an "exams factory" - constantly performing, constantly visible, and increasingly exhausted by the relentless pace. Knowing she had transferable skills but unsure how to package them, she joined the Adventures After Teaching Academy and committed to the process: weekly calls, CV support, and slowly building the confidence to put herself out there.

Now a Project Support Officer working within the Civil Service on the UEFA Euro 2028 tournament, Lucy is thriving in a role that sits perfectly at the intersection of her organisational strengths and her love of sport. With hybrid working, genuine trust from her manager, and the freedom to do the school run, she's rediscovered her energy and is enjoying the balance that comes with a different way of working.

In this episode, we also talk about:

The surprising crossovers between teaching and project support
Hybrid working, flexible hours and being more present with family
Learning to work without micromanagement
Fixed-term contracts and the opportunities that follow
Navigating the Civil Service application process
Why every setback is still moving you forward
Accepting the career change journey and remaining committed to the process (whilst also being kind to yourself!)

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 you successfully leave the classroom!

Wondering what might be next for you? Take the Teacher Career Change Quiz to match your amazing transferable skills with a new job pathway ✨

"I don’t miss the school holidays."

After 25 years in the classroom, the last several as Head of Health and Social Care, Jessica reached a point of burnout and knew she no longer wanted to teach. A Google search led her to the Adventures After Teaching Academy, where she focused on rebuilding her self-esteem before even thinking about her next career move.

Now an Employment Advisor for a private company, Jessica is helping others identify their own barriers and find their way back into work. With control over her own diary, genuine one-to-one connection with clients, and her evenings and weekends firmly back, Jessica is thriving in a role that feels both rewarding and sustainable.

In this episode, we also talk about:

Recognising burnout and giving yourself permission to slow down
Using the Academy community to rebuild confidence
Creating a "lifeboat" before you leap
Searching for roles using job titles you hear in the community
The power of a skills-based CV
Variety and autonomy in a new role
Leaving work at work and what that actually feels like
Feeling valued and invested in
Why teachers shine in one-to-one settings

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 you successfully leave the classroom!

Wondering what might be next for you? Take the Teacher Career Change Quiz to match your amazing transferable skills with a new job pathway ✨

" The biggest change for me is just noticing how much more energy I have for my children."

Former teacher John-Paul reached a turning point during a difficult first term following a job move and the birth of his daughter. Knowing something had to change, he sought support from those around him and found the Adventures After Teaching community, giving him that reassurance that he wasn't alone in how he was feeling.

Now a Bursar for an organisation he'd known for years, John-Paul is managing a Grade II listed estate, overseeing a significant budget and building strong relationships with contractors - all with the flexibility and autonomy to make the role work for his family life.

In this episode, we also talk about:

The value of a community that ‘gets it’
Using transferable skills to frame your experience
Finding opportunities in your own network
The variety in the day-to-day role of a bursar
Budget management for teachers without financial experience
Relationship-building and working as part of a small team
Work-life balance and flexible, autonomous working
Persisting through the knockbacks
Top tips for teachers moving into operations roles

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 you successfully leave the classroom!

Wondering what might be next for you? Take the Teacher Career Change Quiz to match your amazing transferable skills with a new job pathway ✨

"We underestimate how brilliant we are as teachers."

Former primary teacher Rachel left the classroom when work-related stress began affecting her physical health. Despite loving the classroom, the long exhausting days and a particularly challenging final year made her decision clearer. After leaving at the end of August without a job lined up, Rachel took time to decompress before securing her current position.

Now Head of Communities and Development at a charity, Rachel is enjoying the benefits of hybrid working and using her teaching skills in fundraising and development whilst finally experiencing what it's like to leave work on time. She's regained her evenings and weekends, and no longer feels that dreaded "Monday morning sick feeling."

In this episode, we also talk about:

Prioritising health as a catalyst for career change
Colleague reactions to handing in your notice
Taking time to recover before job searching
The power of a skills-based CV
Transitioning teaching skills to fundraising
The importance of community support from people who "get it"
Timescales to exit the classroom
Finding roles that align with your values
Top tips for teachers considering the charity sector

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 you successfully leave the classroom!

Wondering what might be next for you? Take the Teacher Career Change Quiz to match your amazing transferable skills with a new job pathway ✨

“Everything I put in, I know I’m building something.”

Sarah had always admired entrepreneurs but never imagined starting a business of her very own. After years in teaching and reaching a point where she knew she couldn't continue full-time in the classroom, she discovered Adventures After Teaching and found her path to becoming a Virtual Assistant (VA).

Now running her own VA business part-time alongside teaching, Sarah is enjoying the freedom to be her own boss, cherry-pick the creative work she loves, and build a future with genuine excitement - all while reclaiming some of the flexibility that teaching never offered.

In this episode, we also talk about:

Building a VA business alongside teaching
Setting boundaries and choosing your priorities
The variety of work that VAs can do
The power of community support from other transitioning teachers
Acquiring your first client through conversation
Overcoming imposter syndrome when starting a business
The "can do attitude" teachers bring to VA work
Financial planning and identifying your must-haves
Top tips for teachers considering working for themselves

Wondering what might be next for you? Take the Teacher Career Change Quiz to match your amazing transferable skills with a new job pathway ✨

"I definitely wouldn't have got there as quickly as I did without the support from the Academy.”

After 18 years as a headteacher and over 30 years working in education, Kate found herself struggling with mental health and burnout. When off sick, she discovered Adventures After Teaching, taking part in our free ‘Stay or Go?’ event and then making the decision to invest in more support - a choice she describes as "absolutely worth it."

In an accelerated transition of just three months, Kate secured her current role as Deputy Diocesan Secretary and Director of Operational Support for the Diocese of York. Now she's coordinating operational support for churches, using her leadership experience in entirely new ways whilst maintaining the community engagement work she's passionate about.

In this episode, we also talk about:

Taking small intentional steps towards burnout recovery
Finding a safe space for senior leaders
Values-led job hunting - a shift in perspective
Standing out by narrowing your niche in the job market
Transferable headteacher (and class teacher) skills for charity roles
Working strategically without interruptions
Enjoying more flexibility in working hours
Managing boundaries and catching old habits in a new role
Why investing in yourself through the Academy is invaluable
The importance of peer support from other teachers in transition

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 you successfully leave the classroom!

Wondering what might be next for you? Take the Teacher Career Change Quiz to match your amazing transferable skills with a new job pathway ✨

"Don't be afraid to speak up and negotiate your terms."

Former Deputy Head and SENDCO Catherine left a role she loved when burnout, wearing too many hats, and increasing expectations became unsustainable. Despite her specialised knowledge and passion for the work, she found herself physically, emotionally, and socially exhausted - struggling to perform her multiple roles as effectively as she wanted to.

After using the Academy's burnout recovery materials to heal and rebuild, Catherine embarked on a "squiggly journey" that included supply work, a remote Education Navigator role, redundancy, and ultimately a return to a school-based SENDCO position - but this time, completely on her own terms. Now working just two days in school and the rest from home, Catherine has reclaimed her boundaries whilst also venturing into consultancy work supporting families with special educational needs.

In this episode, we also talk about:

If I’m not this then who am I?
The tipping point from passion to burnout
Taking time to explore a meaningful exit
Learning from others in the community
Navigating a non-linear career change path
Setting boundaries and negotiating terms in a new role
Returning to school - but with huge differences
Recognising and resisting self-inflicted pressure
Enjoying renewed energy for other aspects of life
Trusting your value and not being afraid to speak up
Opening up opportunities by looking beyond role titles

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 you successfully leave the classroom!

Wondering what might be next for you? Take the Teacher Career Change Quiz to match your amazing transferable skills with a new job pathway ✨

“For the first time in my life I was very unsure about where I was headed and what I could do differently to teaching because I'd been doing it for so long.”

Hannah, a primary school teacher for nine years, left the classroom seeking better work-life balance so she could be there more for her teenagers at home. Now a Youth Participation Advisor working globally to end malnutrition, she's enjoying flexibility around core hours, meaningful project work, travel opportunities, and the satisfaction of using her teaching skills in entirely new ways.

With support from the Academy's resources and community, Hannah navigated the confusion of career transition, overcame imposter syndrome, and ultimately received two dream job offers on the same day. She now helps young people lead community dialogues that drive policy changes, creating resources and managing grants programmes that make a real difference.

In this episode, we also talk about:

Dealing with conflicting feelings over leaving
Getting back on track with community support
Project management training and its real-world applications
Redefining what success looks like outside teaching
Shaking off old ways of working
Enhanced transferable skills and renewed confidence
Building your network through LinkedIn
Overcoming imposter syndrome and believing you haven't "missed the boat"
Coping with rejection
Tips for finding roles in charities and NGOs focused on youth work

Wondering what might be next for you? Take the Teacher Career Change Quiz to match your amazing transferable skills with a new job pathway ✨

"There is another side, and it's life-changing."

Former Head of School, Sarah spent 13 years in teaching before deciding to listen to her inner voice and pivot towards a completely different path.

Now an Employer Engagement Manager working in the not-for-profit sector, Sarah has found a role that utilises her communication and engagement skills across different audiences whilst offering the work-life balance and well-being she was missing in education. She's no longer in constant "crisis mode" and finally has quality time back for the things that matter.

In this episode, we also talk about:

Comfortable timelines for career transitions
Treating your job search like a strategic project
Recognising stress addiction and living in crisis mode
Why engagement roles are perfect for teachers
Hybrid working and reclaiming your evenings
The difference between being tired and being mentally drained
Sarah's only regret: not leaving sooner
Hugely transferable teacher skills

Wondering what might be next for you? Take the Teacher Career Change Quiz to match your amazing transferable skills with a new job pathway ✨

“I do not feel that sheer tiredness that I did when I was finishing a school day.”

Former Early Years Teacher Tina spent 13 years in the classroom, working as both an Early Years Lead and Forest School Lead, before making the decision to leave teaching. Now a Team Support Administrator at a large national energy company, she's enjoying hybrid working, better sleep, and a workplace culture that genuinely celebrates wellbeing.

Tina's journey wasn't without its challenges - from the emotional ups and downs of supply teaching to standing out among 400 applicants - but she successfully leveraged her transferable skills in organisation and relationship-building to secure her new role. Tina shares her honest insights about what she wishes she'd known earlier, the power of building rapport in interviews, and how she's learning to shed the teaching mindset around urgency and productivity. Despite some initial imposter syndrome, Tina is thriving in her new role and looking forward to what the future holds.

In this episode, we also talk about:

Starting your transition earlier to lay the foundations
Supply teaching as a bridge - and its unexpected challenges
Pivoting from initial career ideas when they don't align
Standing out in competitive interview processes
Teacher transferable skills for thriving in administration roles
Reframing urgency and letting go of the "it will get done" mindset
Working through imposter syndrome in a new role
Company cultures that prioritise mental health and wellbeing
The messy middle - and remembering it's temporary
Life after teaching: happier for both Tina and her family

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"Life is far too short."

Former primary school teacher Emma spent 10 years in the classroom before making the leap to a Programme Officer role at a university. While she knew early on teaching wasn't her "forever career," the decision to leave was still incredibly difficult. After facing rejection in education-adjacent roles, Emma found support through the Adventures After Teaching community, learning to translate her experience and work through the grief of "if I'm not a teacher, then what am I?"

Now enjoying a hybrid work schedule and supportive team environment, she's rediscovered what it means to feel lighter, more present, and aligned with her values.

In this episode, we also talk about:

The grief of leaving your teacher identity behind
Dealing with rejection sensitivity
Breaking the hyperachiever cycle and learning to rest
Translating teacher skills for Programme Officer roles
Why the journey might take a little longer than you think (and that's okay)
The (good!) culture shock of starting a new job outside of teaching
Enjoying simple freedoms in a new role (toilet breaks and uninterrupted lunch!)
Finding camaraderie in a supportive team and asking questions without guilt
Hybrid working and workplace adjustments
Being present at home and improved work-life balance

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 you successfully leave the classroom!

Wondering what might be next for you? Take the Teacher Career Change Quiz to match your amazing transferable skills with a new job pathway ✨

“It’s the best feeling when you’ve made that decision … it took a weight off my shoulders when I said ‘I’m gonna do this.’”

Former primary school teacher Barbara spent 12 years in the classroom, mostly teaching years five and six alongside middle leadership roles. By her seventh year, some of the excitement that she once had for the classroom had waned, and trying to fix it by changing schools or year groups just wasn't cutting it. Facing burnout and declining health, she made the brave choice to start putting herself and her well-being first.

Now a Grants Officer at a charity celebrating young people's achievements, Barbara loves her varied role, hybrid working, true control over her schedule, and - best of all - having her evenings back!

In this episode, we also talk about:

Making the emotionally difficult decision to leave teaching
The critical importance of foundational work on values and mindset
Identifying transferable skills as a confidence boost
Breaking burnout patterns before entering a new role
The "squiggly journey" to finding the right role
Navigating first interviews and assessment tasks
Salary negotiation for teachers used to pay scales
Daily responsibilities as a grants officer
Core teaching skills: attention to detail and adaptive communication
Work-life balance and managing your own timetable

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 you successfully leave the classroom!

Wondering what might be next for you? Take the Teacher Career Change Quiz to match your amazing transferable skills with a new job pathway ✨

"There is light at the end of the tunnel."

Former secondary school French teacher in Scotland, Laura left the profession after five years, having experienced burnout due to staffing crises and increasing workload pressures. As the only consistent staff member in her modern languages department amid post-Brexit staffing shortages, the isolation and pressure eventually led to her being signed off with workplace stress.

Now an Employability Team Leader, Laura is enjoying the freedom and flexibility of her new role, mentoring a team of employment coordinators and working with clients who face barriers to employment. With autonomy over her schedule and a varied day involving travel, meetings, and relationship-building with employers, she's found a sustainable career path that allows her to come home with energy for her personal life rather than feeling like a "zombie."

In this episode, we're talking about:

Navigating burnout and being signed off work
The emotional difficulty of job searching while dealing with workplace stress
The value of Academy well-being calls and community support
Separating self-worth from professional output
Finding roles with movement and client interaction
Day-to-day life as an Employability Team Leader
Using LinkedIn for networking
Regaining work-life balance and personal energy post-teaching

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 you successfully leave the classroom!

Wondering what might be next for you? Take the Teacher Career Change Quiz to match your amazing transferable skills with a new job pathway ✨

The right role at the right time for the right people.

Two former primary teachers, Emma and Victoria, share their inspiring journey of leaving the classroom together - though they'd never met before! After teaching for 12 years each, they both secured roles as primary curriculum writers for Developing Experts.

Now they're enjoying creative freedom, collaborative culture, and the chance to use their teaching expertise in exciting new ways - building curricula from scratch, integrating real-world careers education, and finally having the time and headspace to problem-solve away from the high intensity of the classroom.

In this episode, we also talk about:

Feeling validated through connection
The power of community for dealing with rejection
Career change accountability and motivation
Translating ‘teacher speak’
Dealing with the scary bits of career change
Securing competitive roles
Enjoying a comfortable interview experience
Skills for curriculum design
Remote work and prioritising mental health
Being in control of your own day

Links & Resources:

www.jobsafterteaching.co.uk

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 you successfully leave the classroom!

Wondering what might be next for you? Take the Teacher Career Change Quiz to match your amazing transferable skills with a new job pathway ✨

"I've never had so many people literally bending over backwards to support me with anything that I want to do."

Former secondary science teacher Jen left the profession after 23 years, feeling lonely and lost about what to do next. Initially unsure of her direction and at "rock bottom," she found the community and structure she needed in the Academy.

Now a Project Support Officer in the Civil Service, Jen is working to support various projects - from organising team away days to risk and benefits management. With a 70/30 work structure (70% working in the role, 30% self-development and community contribution), she's enjoying genuine time off, reduced stress levels, and a pace that allows time for thinking rather than constant firefighting.

In this episode, we also talk about:

Feeling lost about what's next
The value of strong community support
Discovering project management as a path
Translating teaching skills into corporate language
Navigating civil service applications
Waiting to hear back after interview
Adjusting to a slower pace of work
Finding renewed confidence
Work-life balance transformation
Helping others through the process

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"If all these people are able to get jobs, I'm able to get a job."

Former teacher Rich had been in the profession for a long time when the stress and lack of sleep began taking a physical toll. Despite working at a school he loved, he knew he needed a break from teaching itself and, after personal life events put things into a new perspective, Rich knew it was time to make the career change he'd been contemplating.

Now an Apprenticeship Coach, Rich is enjoying a transformed work-life balance with increased flexibility and time back in his evenings. He's enjoying supporting degree apprentices through their learning journey, using his teaching and coaching skills in new ways whilst looking forward to future professional development opportunities.

In this episode, we also talk about:

Life events as catalysts for change
Leaving a profession you love but can no longer sustain
The Academy as a "stepping stone for transformation"
Unpacking your professional identity beyond the classroom
Self-investment and making time for career transition
Work-life balance and flexible working patterns
The importance of structure when making a career change
Community support and seeing others succeed
Regaining self-belief after teaching

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 you successfully leave the classroom!

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"I definitely felt loaded with more tools and belief in myself."

Secondary English teacher and Head of KS3, Camilla left teaching a few years ago, seeking different ways to make an impact outside of the classroom whilst still taking the bits of teaching that she loved with her.

Now a Sustainability Consultant, she's enjoying working across different industries and projects, with growing confidence and increased leadership responsibilities. She's also recently taken on the role of a school governor, and is looking forward to keeping her foot in the door of the education world in a new way.

In this episode, we also talk about:

Teacher transferable skills
Shifting pace in a new role
Building interview confidence
Your value in the outside world
Reflecting on your professional identity
The most exciting parts of Camilla's work
Tips for teachers wanting to move into consultancy
The bravery in career pivoting

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 you successfully leave the classroom!

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“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 leaving
The anxiety of ‘what’s next?’
Investing in yourself
Valuable early support, including off-sick cuppas
Visualising the future you want
Applying for competitive roles
‘Refreshing’ interview experiences
Onboarding in a new role
Getting used to a less busy calendar
Top tips for subject specialist roles
Timescales for getting out of teaching

Links:

Georgia Alice VA

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“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 balance
New motherhood and returning to work
Dealing with feelings of failure
Accessing community support
Regaining a sense of who you are
Financial planning
Setting job alerts and searching for similar roles
The benefits of hybrid working
Navigating the holidays with small children
Top tips for intervention and well-being based roles

Links:

NHS Jobs

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“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 career
What is product management? A sneak peak into the day-to-day
Asking the right questions around partnership roles
Translating your skills before you put pen to paper on your CV
Getting the balance right when leaving education
Reducing the fear of the unknown

Links:

AAT Jobs Board - Filter by 'Project Manager' to find similar roles

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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 skills
Exploring different career possibilities
Community facing roles
Aligning work to your personal values
The value of LinkedIn for career change
Embracing new adventures
Building confidence in a new career

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 you successfully leave the classroom!

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“What’s the worst that could happen?”

Former Primary Headteacher Adam, loved the job but wanted to move on before he reached the point of burnout. Securing an interesting ‘lifeboat job’, he quickly realised how valuable his skills could be to the world outside of the microcosm of teaching.

After taking part in our free Summer Bootcamp event, Adam joined the Academy and started to dive into all the practicalities of job hunting as he looked to re-position his skills for a new direction. Now working as Policy Implementation Manager for the Civil Service, he is adjusting to a change of pace, enjoying the intellectual challenge of his new role, and making the most of a life that’s free from Sunday night dread and weekend working!

In this episode, we also cover:

Finding support as a Headteacher
Exploring what you want (with an open mind!)
The Civil Service application process
Using AI in the right way
Mindset hangovers from teaching
Psychological safety in the workplace
Learning to switch off and slow down
Teacher holidays - do you really miss them?

Links:

Civil Service Jobs

UKRI

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“It’s given me my life back.”

Head of Drama Lauren loved many aspects of teaching but found that the out of hours working expectations were simply unsustainable, sometimes hitting 12 hours a day for 6 days a week! After taking a few months off to rest and have fun, she spent some time freelancing and then started her job hunt for a full-time role.

Now a Project Manager for an education research charity, Lauren is enjoying a job that’s interesting, varied, and challenging in all the right ways. Since leaving teaching she’s revisited old hobbies, planned term-time holidays and is happy to leave work “at the door” at the end of each day.

In this episode, we also talk about:

Reframing skills with the help of the Academy
Mentally preparing for an interview
Trusting yourself
The day-to-day of project management
Would project management suit you?
Top tips for pursuing project management roles
Benefitting from a supportive community
Committing to new things outside of work
Getting excited about “whatever comes next”

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 you successfully leave the classroom!

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“I didn’t realise it … I think I was slowly burning out.”

Reception Teacher Georgi followed her passions into the world of education, but felt numb and burnt out by her last year in the classroom. Stumbling upon the Adventures After Teaching Academy, she loved the supportive community, practical resources, and tools to navigate all the ‘what ifs?’ of career change.

Leveraging the power of LinkedIn to make connections, Georgi explored her passions once again, landing herself a job as a Zoo Education Officer (doesn’t it sound amazing?!) after a wonderfully positive interview experience. She now enjoys varied days, showcasing her creativity and organisational skills across two areas of interest: wildlife and education.

In this episode, we also chat:

Identity crisis
Not knowing what to do
Navigating LinkedIn whilst still teaching
Growth, confidence, and connection on LinkedIn
The most helpful resources for translating skills
Feeling confident going in to an interview
A day-in-the-life of a Zoo Education Officer (and the key skills you’ll need to get there!)
Bringing fresh ideas to a role
Following your interests to find career change joy

Links:

RSPB

Biaza

Wildlife Trust

Butterfly Conservation Trust

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Once a Secondary Drama Teacher and Head of Drama, Serena felt frustrated with the “other elements” of teaching and wanted more time to focus on the “important stuff” with her students. Returning from maternity leave, and battling exhaustion both at work and at home, she was driven to seek a new role that better aligned with her values and passions.

Initially taking on her job search alone, Serena joined the Academy last April and went on to secure a fantastic role as a Schools Resources Manager. Taking the best bits of teaching with her, she is now enjoying being in control of her own diary, living life with renewed energy levels, being more present at home and defaulting to happiness!

In this episode, we’re also talking about:

Frustration with the education system
Finding the Academy at the right time
Focusing on finding organisations with shared values
Dealing with rejection
Having options with transferable skills
Relationship building through the first phone call
Making a committed career change choice
Enjoying more autonomy and flexibility
The transformation from anxious to happy

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 you successfully leave the classroom!

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“I’ve got to try something different.”

Former History Teacher and Assistant Head, Simon remembers “running on empty all the time”. Following a conversation on the playground, Simon experienced a moment of realisation that teaching was no longer sustainable for him or his family, feeling “a weight off” after handing his notice in.

Now an Account Manager for Unifrog Education, Simon’s new role involves problem-solving, relationship building, and continuing to make an impact on the world of education. He’s embracing the opportunity to work for a company that aligns with his values, whilst enjoying new-found flexibility, aspirations outside of work, and getting to walk his kids to school every day.

In this episode, we’re also chatting:

Breaking up with the classroom
Positive filtering
Teacher skills that are often overlooked
Suitability for account management - you might be better at ‘selling’ than you think!
Finding something you believe in
Re-defining who you are and re-thinking where you're going
The importance of having a plan
New hobbies, health and habits!

Links:

Unifrog Education Jobs

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“It had taken over my entire life.”

Associate Assistant Headteacher and Head of Geography, Victoria found her ‘4 day working week’ became a 50-60 hour commitment, frequently working 12 hours on a Sunday. Struggling with feelings of not wanting to let people down, she eventually gave herself permission to move on to a new adventure.

Now the Deputy Director of an education charity, Victoria enjoys a varied role that leans into her relationship building skills and strategic expertise. She is loving the opportunity to have an impact at a high-level in the world of education, as well as re-connecting with friends, rediscovering the things she likes to do in her spare time, and no longer working weekends!

In this episode, we’re also chatting:

Guilt around leaving and seeking “good enough” reasons
Taking enough time for burnout recovery
Feeling confused about next steps
Embracing a supportive, structured approach to career change
Communicating the journey of past experience (including jobs before teaching!)
The importance of making the phone call
Positive interview experiences
Partnerships roles and the power of networking
Enjoying rest, connection, and fulfillment

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 you successfully leave the classroom!

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“It was fantastic until it wasn’t so fantastic anymore”

Primary Deputy Head Giselle took a lot of positives from her teaching career, spending 23 years working in the same school with a “lovely team and a lovely community”. But, as a self-confessed people-pleaser, she eventually found herself wearing too many hats and, with increasing classroom commitments, the workload became unsustainable.

Now an Operations Manager and Employability Lead for a CIC (Community Interest Company), Giselle is experiencing joy and fulfillment once again in this education-adjacent role. Enjoying relaxed mornings, time-freedom, and new opportunities for development in her unicorn role, she’s feeling like “a weight’s been lifted.”

In this episode, we also cover:

Ripping off the bandaid through decision-making
Reflecting on career achievements, strengths and skills
Staying open-minded about new opportunities
The importance of calling about a role before applying
Completing a video application
“The nerves were gone” - preparing for an interview
Escaping free-time guilt
Top tips for operations roles
Term-time holiday plans!
A blossoming CV 🌺

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 you successfully leave the classroom!

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“It wasn’t a choice anymore … I had to go.”

After 21 years of teaching in Secondary schools, Lucy found herself falling out of love with the job. Throughout her career she’d tried different role and different schools, but no longer felt the same passion for the profession that she once had. “I just didn’t feel like I was myself anymore,” she shares in this episode.

Now a Teacher Resources Production Manager with OCR, Lucy has no regrets about embarking on her new adventure and is enjoying a life of hybrid working, renewed confidence, increased autonomy, and more quality time to spend with her own family.

We’re also chatting:

Struggling with self-confidence
Making the decision to leave
Reflecting on personal skills through a different lens
The feedback process of job hunting (refining and reflecting)
Dealing with setbacks
Having a “helping hand” through career change
Project management skills
New professional development opportunities
Choice, trust, and autonomy
Embracing squiggly careers
Getting a life outside of work! 🤩

Links:

Cambridge University Press & Assessment Careers

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“I can’t be in this position next year.”

Primary teacher Vicky loved so many things about teaching but, after 20 years in the classroom, she found that the scope of her role had increased so much from when she first started her career. Regularly working until 9pm just to feel prepared for the next day, she felt like she was missing out on being present with her own family and knew that it was time for a change.

Now a Regional Trainer with Literacy company Lexonik, and also one of the Adventures After Teaching Academy’s Associate Coaches, Vicky is loving working in alignment with her values - enjoying travel, a supportive team, and continuing to have a positive impact on the world of education. A great episode for anyone who is interested in training roles, Vicky shares her expertise and advice with us.

In this episode, we’re chatting:

Struggling with perfectionism in teaching
The experience of lone job hunting
Feeling more confident with a career change plan
Finding your ‘alternative staffroom’
Refining the types of role that interest you
Rebranding your experience with varied skills
‘Pinch me’ moments in a new role
Enjoying travel and meeting new people
Being valued and celebrated
Returning to working in schools in a different capacity 🩵

Links:

Visit the Lexonik website

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“I wouldn’t go back.”

Special school Assistant Head Clare was always taking care of others around her … not realising the impact that burnout was having on her own life. After finally giving herself permission to stop and being signed off sick from work, she started to explore other options outside of teaching - daring to dream of jobs that might combine both a healthy work-life balance and align with her interests.

Now an EHC Coordinator for her local authority, Clare is enjoying still being a part of the education world in a role that offers “stimulation without stress”. Her supportive family have been with her every step of the way, and now she gets to spend more quality time with them than ever.

In this episode, we cover:

Guilt around being signed off from work
The pressure of teaching as vocation
Struggling with a loss of identity
Healing from burnout - giving it the time it needs
Finding holistic support in the Academy
Learning from interview feedback
Handling online interviews
Grounding practices to shine with confidence
Enjoying hybrid and flexible working - plus lunch breaks!
Appreciation without unrealistic expectations 🙏

Content warning - this episode mentions self-injury. Please contact Samaritans for support dealing with difficult thoughts and feelings.

Resources:

Your Classroom Exit Plan ✨ free workshop

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“I can’t do this anymore.”

Secondary Science teacher, Susanna, was done with the classroom - but not with teaching! Still with a great passion for learning and for her subject, it was the commute, the pressure, and all those extra duties that were really taking a toll and brought her to the realisation that it was time for something new.

Now a STEM educator for neurodivergent learners with online alternative provision Gaia Learning, Susanna is embracing the opportunity to be creative, enjoy flexibility in her life, deliver future-focused education that puts the learner first, and be a part of an inspiring working culture that truly values her.

In this episode, we’re chatting:

Feeling drained in the classroom
Positive interview experiences
Knowing when a company is a good fit for you
Working from home and all its perks
Digital tools and the future of learning
Enjoying holidays and travel
The importance of community
Rebranding yourself with a skills-based CV
Being open to new opportunities 🗺️

Links:

Susanna’s LinkedIn:

www.linkedin.com/in/adeolaosundiya

Gaia Learning:

www.gaialearning.co.uk

Susanna's blog:

Thrive Beyond Labels – Learn. Grow. Thrive Beyond Labels

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“I’m not prepared to give up any more of my personal life”

After spending 12 years teaching in special needs schools, Assistant Head Rachel loved working with children and young people but found herself frustrated by the lack of resources available to support them and overwhelmed by the impact of teaching on her home life.

Joining the Academy in April 2023, Rachel went on to land herself a part-time role with children’s charity Barnado’s, and poured her additional time and energy into setting up a business that aligned with her passions and specialist expertise. Now running a successful therapeutic yoga business working with young people, Rachel is loving a life of flexible working, the ‘best bits’ of teaching, and exciting plans for the future.

In this episode, we’re exploring:

Riding a roller-coaster of emotion
Being signed-off sick (and attempting to return to the classroom)
Battling feelings of ‘it must be me’
Decision paralysis whilst burnt out
Enjoying collective support from people who understand the journey
Seeking meaning in new career options
Business-building security
The practicalities of setting up a local business
Making worthwhile connections
Term-time travel! ✈️

Links:

Rachel’s website:

https://www.discoveringcalm.co.uk/

Opportunities at Barnado’s:

https://www.barnardos.org.uk/jobs-at-barnardos

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One of our earliest Academy members, Laura joined Adventures After Teaching three years ago. After 17 years teaching Secondary Maths whilst also dealing with a chronic health condition, she enrolled in our free Stay or Go workshop and began to dream of new possibilities outside of the classroom.

Laura landed herself a new role as a Digital Skills Trainer and embraced a life of remote working and flexible job perks, whilst still retaining all the aspects of teaching that she loved - relationship building and flexing those coaching and mentoring skills! In the last year, Laura has moved on to establish her own business, empowering entrepreneurial mums with chronic illnesses.

In this episode, we chat:

Feeling stuck in teaching whilst dealing with health struggles
Gaining perspective outside the school environment
Illuminating transferable skills
Negotiating better terms for a new job
Remote work - does it get lonely?
Grieving the loss of teacher identity
Rediscovering yourself again
Working on mindset - evolving and going with the flow!
Coming ‘back to life’ ✨

Links and Resources:

Laura’s Community
Ill Health Retirement

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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 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. Visit Pauline's LinkedIn profile

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!

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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!

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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 again”, as well as feeling validated and encouraged listening to other ex-teachers speaking on this podcast … now she’s back to share her own inspirational story!

We also explore:

Feeling unappreciated in the classroom
Investing in yourself
The idea of choosing differently
Balancing work and job searching
Breaking down the ‘gobbledygook’ of job descriptions
Showcasing your USP through presentations
Handy interview tips and techniques
Getting used to new ways of working
Managing the holidays with a family
Looking forward to the future

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After 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 business or pursuing a pathway as a Virtual Assistant, you’ve got to give this one a listen!

We also explore:

Feeling like a ‘master of none’
Being surprised by burnout
Getting out of a cycle of stuckness
Embracing a slow transition out of teaching
Juggling full-time work whilst building a business
Why teachers make fantastic Virtual Assistants
Setting boundaries in business
VA niches - finding what you love!

Links and Resources1. LinkedIn for Teaching Career Change Course

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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 what works for her and is looking forward to approaching her next job search with a confident message of ‘I can do this.’

In this episode, we also explore:

Balancing work with job hunting
Creating a little space to prepare for a new role
NHS applications and how these can vary
Finding your interview calm
Transitioning into remote working
Shaking feelings of imposter syndrome
Utilising old skills whilst developing new ones
Embracing squiggly journeys

Links and Resources1. LinkedIn for Teaching Career Change Course
2. NHS Jobs

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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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.

In this jam-packed episode, we also explore:

Recognising the cycles of burnout
Testing your financial baseline
Adaptations and gratitude in a new working environment
Finding a role that allows you to share your gifts
Making your CV feel like ‘you’
Connecting at interview with aligned values
Getting back her evenings and weekends!
Embracing mistakes whilst enjoying the adventure

Links and Resources1. 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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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.
Finding focused support with quantifying transferable skills.
Treating career change as a "job" in itself.
Five interviews lined up after using the Academy resources!
Working for a values-drive organisation while creating a new identity.
The day-to-day role and similarities with teaching.
Keeping an open mind looking at admin roles.

Links and ResourcesFranciscan Missionaries of the Divine Motherhood

www.jobsafterteaching.co.uk

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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**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 anymore
Values being at the centre of making a positive career change
Every teacher being on their own path when leaving
Creating a confident CV which showcases your skills
The transferabale skills teachers have for admin and systems work
The day-to-day variety of her hybrid role
Reclaiming connection with her family and friends
Top advice for teachers looking the leave the classroom

Links and Resources

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!

SIGN UP FOR THE 2024 TEACHER CAREER CHANGE SUMMER BOOTCAMP! https://www.adventuresafterteaching.com/f/tcc-summer-bootcamp-2024

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 teaching
Utilising his event's management experience
Embracing change without fear and knowing it will work out
Practical career change support that helped him
Targeting his energy in the job search
Actually enjoying the interview process!
Lee's day-to-day and a different type of manageable pressure
Having his life back!

Links and Resources

LinkedIn for Teaching 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!

SIGN UP FOR THE 2024 TEACHER CAREER CHANGE SUMMER BOOTCAMP! https://www.adventuresafterteaching.com/f/tcc-summer-bootcamp-2024

**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.**

In this episode, we also explore:

Recognising the impact work was having and discovering the choice to choose another path.
Reflecting on your values to explore what you want from a future role.
Preparing for the interview using positive visualisation and evidencing impact with clear examples.
Ruth’s core responsibilities and day-to-day life delivering training, monitoring data and triaging cases.
Working flexibly from home, mixing visits to local offices and schools across the local authority.
The benefits of being able to choose and book your own CPD to up skill your CV!
Slowing down, enjoying a manageable pace and being able to schedule your own day.

Links and Resources

https://www.operationencompass.org/
LinkedIn for Teaching 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!

SIGN UP FOR THE 2024 TEACHER CAREER CHANGE SUMMER BOOTCAMP! https://www.adventuresafterteaching.com/f/tcc-summer-bootcamp-2024

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 episode, we also explore:

Feeling that teaching didn’t align with her values anymore
Finding a lifeboat job to get out of school quickly
Branching into e-learning and taking on temporary roles
What a learning technologist and learning designer does
Bringing a range of teacher transferable skills to problem solving
Finding an organisation who has the same values
Why you need to be on LinkedIn when changing your career!
Top tips for teachers applying for similar roles

Links and Resources

https://www.linkedin.com/in/fran-harrison-uk/
LinkedIn for Teaching 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!

SIGN UP FOR THE 2024 TEACHER CAREER CHANGE SUMMER BOOTCAMP! https://www.adventuresafterteaching.com/f/tcc-summer-bootcamp-2024

**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 explore:

Maternity leave, lock down and competing with her pre-children teacher self
Financially preparing to leave teaching
Knowing that feeling sad doesn’t make it the wrong decision
The wealth of teacher transferable skills and how to reference them
Translating job specifications and understanding what they mean
Preparing for her interview and giving great examples
Struggling with imposter syndrome
Quality assurance as a day-to-day role
Top tips for working for an accreditation body

Links and Resources

https://www.ncfe.org.uk/careers/
LinkedIn for Teaching 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!

SIGN UP FOR THE 2024 TEACHER CAREER CHANGE SUMMER BOOTCAMP! https://www.adventuresafterteaching.com/f/tcc-summer-bootcamp-2024

**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 people
What to know about setting up an alternative provision centre
How running a centre is similar to managing a classroom or department
What to consider when looking for a space
The relationship between the local authority and schools in placing students
Amy’s day-to-day in the centre and taking the best bits of teaching with her
Managing and growing the business in the future
Top tips for teachers wanting to follow a similar path

Links and Resources

https://www.alearningplace.co.uk/
https://www.acas.org.uk/
Teacher Career Change Summer Bootcamp 2024

If you'd like to set up your own business, check out our Adventures After Teaching Business School for practical support and mentoring for teachers.

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**Academy member Paul shares his teacher career change journey with us - from teaching internationally to securing a role as an Outreach Officer working with local universities and schools.

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 insight into the sorts of skills and experiences universities and charities who work with them are looking for.**

In this episode we explore:

Finding support from a community of teachers leaving
Making the most of LinkedIn when job searching
Evidencing project management and events management in the interview process
What school outreach looks like day-to-day
Feeling the benefits of work-life balance
Facing imposter syndrome on the career change journey
Opportunities for working with universities

Links and Resources

www.jobs.ac.uk
www.jobsafterteahcing.co.uk
Teacher Career Change Summer Bootcamp 2024

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!

And if you've seen an Outreach Officer role and would love some help translating your teacher skills, check out my popular CVs & Resumes for Teacher Career Change*course.

SIGN UP FOR THE 2024 TEACHER CAREER CHANGE SUMMER BOOTCAMP! https://www.adventuresafterteaching.com/f/tcc-summer-bootcamp-2024

**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 teaching
Finding us through the Adventures After Teaching Podcast and help from the Summer Bootcamp
Evidencing transferable skills on applications and finding roles
Being assertive in asking for feedback and making initial contact
Setting up a new regional division and using “teacher skills” in her day-to-day role
Upskilling her subject knowledge and enjoying be paid to do CPD
Networking and developing partnership development skills

Links and Resources

www.jobsafterteahcing.co.uk
Teacher Career Change Summer Bootcamp 2024

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!

And if you've seen a training role and would love some help translating your teacher skills, check out my popular CVs & Resumes for Teacher Career Change*course.

SIGN UP FOR THE 2024 TEACHER CAREER CHANGE SUMMER BOOTCAMP! https://www.adventuresafterteaching.com/f/tcc-summer-bootcamp-2024

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 all you know
Listening to the "Stay or Go?" session in her caravan
Recovering from burnout and rebuilding her confidence
The NHS application process
Her varied day-to-day and lack of Sunday dread!
A supportive one month induction process
All the best bits about her role and new found balance

Links and Resources

https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate
https://www.thesalarycalculator.co.uk/salary.php
Teacher Career Change Summer Bootcamp 2024

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!

And if you've seen a NHS role and would love some help translating your teacher skills, check out my popular CVs & Resumes for Teacher Career Change*course.

SIGN UP FOR THE 2024 TEACHER CAREER CHANGE SUMMER BOOTCAMP! https://www.adventuresafterteaching.com/f/tcc-summer-bootcamp-2024

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 with the “Summer Bootcamp”
Getting stuck into the community calls
Refining the job search process using keywords
Enjoying managing a team, event management, programme development… (11:54)
Working with a team who are proud of her teaching background
A very human interview process and supportive onboarding
Top tips for working in engagement and events (and libraries!)

Links and Resources

See your Local Council website for Library roles
www.jobsafterteaching.co.uk
Teacher Career Change Summer Bootcamp 2024

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!

And if you've seen a Libraries role and would love some help translating your teacher skills, check out my popular CVs & Resumes for Teacher Career Change*course.

SIGN UP FOR THE 2024 TEACHER CAREER CHANGE SUMMER BOOTCAMP! https://www.adventuresafterteaching.com/f/tcc-summer-bootcamp-2024

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.
- Top tips for starting a coaching business.

As Wendy says:
"I just love the variety of what I am doing and the freedom!"

Links and resources:Find out more about Wendy's coaching business by exploring her:InstagramFacebookWebsiteLinkIn**.

If your looking for step-by- step support for finding and securing a new job or creating your own business, check out the Adventures after Teaching Academy**, which will help you successfully leave the classroom.

In this episode, Jo chats with Kevin who chose to leave teaching and set up a franchise tutoring business which is going from strength to strength. Kevin shares his visions for the future and how he envisages his role and business will develop.

In this episode, we also explore:

Exit plans for leaving the classroom.
How to grow and build a business.
Kevin's day to day.
The Pros and cons of having your own business.
The franchise business model.
The grief of leaving teaching.
Finding a franchise inline with your values.

As Kevin says:
"You have got to jump!"

Resources and links:
Get in touch with Kevin via LinkedIn

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!

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.
- Michelle's day to day.
- How to find a sense of belonging in a new team.
- Forest school training, resources and job opportunities.
- Michelle's top tips.

If you're looking for step-by-step support to recover from burnout, find and secure a new job, or start your own business, check out the Adventures After Teaching Academy which will help you successfully leave the classroom.

In this interesting episode, Jo chats with Tom an electronic engineer & ex-teacher, who followed his passion and started a tech camp to fill the long summer holidays. This passion soon turned from a hobby into a thriving full-time business providing good quality holiday wrap-around provision.

Some great advice for any budding business owners out there!

In this episode, we also explore:
- How to gain experience to create your own business dream.
- Finding good business guidance.
- The importance of identifying gaps in your own capabilities.
- How to grow your own business.
- What skills and knowledge can be transferred from teaching across into business.
- Top tips for creating your own niche business.

Links and Resources:
Website: Tech Camp LinkedIn: Tom Ward
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!

In this inspiring episode, Jo chats with Arthur about how he transitioned from being a secondary maths teacher to an online tutor. They delve into the different types of tutoring work that is available for teachers wanting to leave. Arthur shares how being honest with yourself and really understanding what you want will allow you to create a tutoring business with the work life balance you desire.

In this episode, we also explore:
- How to find clients and grow your business.
- The technical set up needed.
- Finding a community to support you.
- What the day to day looks like for an online tutor.
- Understanding the reason behind why you are leaving teaching.
- How to manage your money.
- Top tips for becoming an online tutor.

As Arthur says:
"You have to find what works for you!"

**Links and Resources

Find out more about Arthur and his amazing tutoring business and podcasts or chat to him on LinkedIn*.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!*

In this interesting episode, Jo talks to Rachael about how her past life experiences and transferable skills led her to becoming a Funeral Arranger. Rachael shares how she came to realise teaching wasn't the career for her and how she identified her needs and boundaries within work. This is a wonderful story of self-discovery in which Rachael shares how she's crafted a new career aligned with where she is in her life now. Warning - this episode does contain content about death, grief and mental illness.

In this episode, we also explore:

Reaching the decision to leave teaching.
Being able to reflect and discover your core values and beliefs.
The skills needed to be a Funeral Arranger.
The interview process.
What Rachael's working week looks like.

As Rachael says:
"When you are going into a different career, you sometimes need to dip your toe in and see what it is like!"

If you're looking for step-by-step support to recover from burnout, find and secure a new job, or start your own business, check out the Adventures After Teaching Academy which will help you successfully leave the classroom.

Jo chats to Jenny, who decided to take a risk and create her own business following her passion of running and being outdoors. Jenny shares how a career shift towards pastoral and wellbeing support, led her to dream of being her own boss. All the puzzle pieces fell into place allowing her to create a wonderful business focused around coaching, running and mountain walking. This is a great episode for those in the community who would love to follow their passion and grow a business they love!

In this episode we also explore:

How to transition slowly into your new business.
Marketing and messaging.
How to identify your priorities.
Jenny’s day to day.
How to discover your business niche.
Understanding and reflecting upon your own core values.
Top tips for starting a wellbeing business.

As Jenny says:
" I went on a journey and I found a new self!"

Links and Resources:
Find out more about Jenny's amazing business - Jenny Bushell Adventures by checking out her website, Instagram and Facebook pages.

As a certified Business Strategist, Jo can help you turn your business dream into a reality. Check out the Adventures After Teaching Academy for detailed support on how the programme can support you to leave the classroom.

Jo chats to Steph about leaving teaching and becoming a key accounts manager in the waste management industry. Steph had worked in this industry before going into primary teaching and found her way back several years later! Steph shares how she had to leave teaching for her own mental wellbeing and how she's gained a much better work life balance outside of the classroom.

In this episode, we also explore:
- Reasons for leaving the classroom.
- What an account manager role involves.
- The transferable teaching skills that account managers need.
- The day to day of an account manager.
- Future opportunities for Steph.
- Top tips for account manager roles.

Links and Resources
LinkedIn: Steph Saenz
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!

And if you've seen an Account Manager role and would love some help translating your teacher skills, check out my popular course CVs & Resumes for Teacher Career Change .***

Jo chats with Craig about making the brave decision to leave teaching before reaching burnout and how he landed his new role as an Account Manager. Together, they delve into the account manager role and how teachers have the skills and experience to make great client engagement managers. Craig shares how he now enjoys working at a slower, less pressurised pace with a constant feeling of achievement and being valued.

In this episode, we also explore:
- Reaching the decision to leave teaching.
- What Craig's day to day looks like.
- How to find Account Manager roles.
- Enjoying a new career after teaching.
- Progression within the business sector.
- Top tips for becoming an Account Manager.

Links and resources:

If you're looking for step-by-step support to recover from burnout, 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.

Jo chats to Wendy, who is now an education assessor and centre manager, about how she found a pathway where she could continue teaching and imparting knowledge without all the politics and policy burdens of schools. She shares how transferable our teaching skills are and how our experiences can be used to support others in their learning. As Wendy says:
"The skills we've got as teachers are second to none!"
In this episode, we also explore:
- Wendy's varied professional career.
- Qualification pathway to become an assessor.
- The importance of relationship skills in the role of an assessor.
- What Wendy's week to week looks like.
- How to set up as an assessor.
- The grieving process when leaving the classroom and starting a new career.
- Top tips for becoming an assessor.

Links and resources:
Find Wendy on LinkedIn.

If you've seen a job you'd love to apply for and need some help rebranding your teacher skills, check out my popular CVs for Teacher Career Change course, packed with video walk throughs, CV templates, done-for-you language examples, guidance on cover letters and much more!

And if we've tempted you to get on LinkedIn, I've got a great course on LinkedIn for Teacher Career Change too.

In this fascinating chat, Jo catches up with Helen to explore how her ceramics business has transitioned and blossomed in a year. Helen had reached the decision that she loved teaching but not in schools, and took her passion for ceramics to create workshops for the community. Helen shares how she has used her transferrable teaching skills to help this business grow.

In this episode, we also explore:
- Developing a business pathway using your creative passion.
- Understanding the journey of being self employed.
- Finding windows of opportunities.
- Developing your own networks and connections.
- Understanding the different emotions you encounter on the journey.
- Helen's future dreams and ideas.

As Helen says:
**"You can make your dreams come true!"

Links and resources:Have a look at Helen's beautiful ceramics and the workshops she has coming up by exploring her:Instagram*FacebookWebsite. If your looking for step-by- step support for finding and securing a new job or creating your own business, check out the Adventures after Teaching Academy*, which will help you successfully leave the classroom.

Jo chats with Ali about how she had to leave the classroom due to health reasons and then the road to recovery and rediscovery she has been on since. They explore the emotional rollercoaster of losing the teacher identity, learning to make life style changes and finding and re-igniting your passion when it is buried deep within.

In this episode, we also explore:
- The emotions around having to leave due to ill health.
- Finding a safe community to allow recovery to happen.
- How to manage fatigue, burnout and all the emotions alongside.
- Finding opportunities to specialise in your passion.
- How to rediscover and realign with your core values and beliefs.

As Ali says:
"Just be brave and find that passion!"

Links and resources:
If you're looking for step-by-step support to recover from burnout, 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.

In this fascinating chat, Colleen, a successful published author, who was terrified of leaving the classroom had reached a crossroads in her life. For her own creative and emotional sanity, she decided to focus on her writing full time and reveals how she found her own true writing style. Colleen shares lots of wisdom, helpful tips and advice for all the would be writers, who are still in the classroom and dream about leaving. As Colleen says, "Trust the process."

In this episode, we also explore:
- Fears around leaving teaching.
- The disciplines needed to become a successful writer.
- The emotional process behind writer's block.
- How publishing deals work.
- Overcoming fear and judgement of your work.
- How to stay motivated to write when working.
- Finding your own true writer's voice.

As Colleen shares:
"Writing a book is all consuming, it's fascinating, a wonderful world to inhabit!"
Links and Resources
Find out more about Colleen and her books by exploring her:Facebook PageInstagram accountor book club.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!

Hannah has made the exciting transition out of the classroom and is now a Training and Events Administrator for Early Excellence. She shares her story about recognising how she needed to leave teaching and find a her new role which has allowed her the flexibility to regain a work/life balance!

This is a great episode for considering how to gain skills in support roles and how this opens doors to other opportunities.

In this episode, we also explore:
- Understanding the signs Hannah wanted to leave the classroom.
- Mapping a journey out of the classroom.
- The interview process.
- The variety in Hannah's working day.
- Training and professional development.
- How Hannah has regained a "calm" life.
- The importance of a growth mindset and flexibility when applying for new roles.

As Hannah says:
"I enjoy having my life back!"

Links and ResourcesIf 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!

If you'd like some support with making your CV bespoke for different roles you're looking for, and help translating your teaching skills, check out the CVs & Resumes for Teaching Career Change Course.***

When Jo left the classroom, she used her transferable skills to become an Independent Literacy Consultant allowing her to share her in depth subject knowledge, expertise and passion with others. Through exploring flexible working opportunities and networking, Jo transitioned into other freelance roles including curriculum design and programme development. Jo shares lots of advice about how you to could make the transition from the classroom into roles where you can share your passions and subject knowledge!

In this episode, Jo also explores:
- How to set yourself up as an Independent Consultant.
- Ways to network and strategic planning.
- Finding Curriculum Writer roles.
- How to evidence and showcase your skills.
- What a Programme Developer role involves.
- Ideas for job searching.

If you're looking for step-by-step support to recover from burnout, 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.As Jo says:
"It's about putting yourself out there!"

Kate is now a facilitator for teachers and leaders for an education charity and enjoys a work/life balance! She joins me to talk about the messy process of recovering from burnout, regaining her confidence, and finding a new role. Kate shares how the resources in the Adventures After Teaching Academy gave her the step-by-step plan and mental support to make a career change and find the family work life balance she has strived for!

In this episode we also explore:
- What teacher burnout looked like for Kate.
- How the Academy helps you recover from burnout.
- Taking a methodical approaches to find your new roles.
- Seeing her strengths play out in her new role.
- How to rebuild confidence to regaining control of life.
- Top tips for teachers about making decision to leave teaching.

As Kate says:
"It's about being brave and taking that first step to put yourself first."
If you're looking for step-by-step support to recover from burnout, 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.

Adam made the exciting move from primary school teacher to Training and Development Manager for a company developing a programme for improving children's mental health. Adam explains how he has used his transferable teaching skills in his new role to create, develop and deliver workshops for developing positive mindsets for children.

In this episode, we also explore:
- Leaving the classroom, the notice period and being between roles.
- The job application and interview processes.
- The positive mindset programme Adam has created
- What Adam's day-to-day looks like and the things he's learnt.
- Working in an environment where you are encouraged to succeed.
- Why teachers have great transferable skills for Programme Manager / Developer roles.
- Top tips for teachers applying for roles.

Links and ResourcesFacebook: The Invincible MindsetLinkedIn: The Invincible Mindset
https://www.betterthanburnout.com/blog/teacher-career-change-ideas-project-managementhttps://www.futurelearn.com/subjects/business-and-management-courses/project-managementIf 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!

And if you've seen a Programme Manager role and would love some help translating your teacher skills, check out my popular course CVs & Resumes for Teacher Career Change .***

Helen shares her journey of turning daydreams into a reality and creating a blossoming ceramics business. Within 6 weeks of joining the Adventures After Teaching Academy, she was able to overcome her fears and start a business while still teaching full-time.

She's now left the classroom and her business has continued to grow. Helen shares the ups and downs and her excitement for the future. This is a great episode for those in the community who would love to follow their passion and start a creative business!

In this episode we also explore:
- Following your dreams to create a business from your passion.
- The dilemmas teachers face about leaving the classroom.
- Handing in your notice and the feelings around the decision.
- How the Adventures After Teaching Academy provided Helen with marketing advice and support to understand her clients.
- How to discover your business niche.
- Other possible income streams. - How Helen rediscovered herself and found her confidence.

Links and Resourceshttps://www.instagram.com/helenmccormickceramics/ https://linktr.ee/helenmccormickceramics 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!

Sheena chats to us about how she made the exciting move from SENCO to Professional Organiser by creating her own business.

Sheena realised her strength was in organising and created a business that allows her to follow her passion to help people become more organised. She believes that organising skills are a valuable tool in helping with mental health. In this episode, she breaks down her journey and shares what when found most helpful when starting up on her own.

We explore:
- How to create a business using your strengths and passion.
- Mapping out a business and finding support in different communities.
- How Sheena overcame barriers by challenging her mindset.
- Becoming the face of your business.
- Diversifying and developing your business.
- How to grow in confidence and deal with failures.

Links and Resourceshttps://www.facebook.com/SheenaTaylorOrganiser/https://yourprofessionalorganiser.co.uk/https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeorganisingforecofriendlywomenukhttps://www.instagram.com/your_professional_organiser/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!

Lauren made the exciting move from school leadership to a Project Management role within the NHS supporting children and young people's mental health. She's using her teaching and management skills to develop and coordinates project with multi-agency teams, while pursuing her passion for mental health. She shares her journey to a new balanced life working from home!

In this episode we also explore:
- Finding support and sharing the teacher career change journey.
- How Lauren explored the idea of Project Management and working for the NHS.
- Her experience preparing her application, using research and key words.
- Getting ready for the interview and how it differed from teaching.
- What her day-to-day looks like and the variety of skills she's using.
- Creating balance while working remotely.
- Considering completing the Prince2 project management certification.
- Top tips for teachers applying for roles.

Links and Resourceshttps://www.betterthanburnout.com/blog/teacher-career-change-ideas-project-managementhttps://www.futurelearn.com/subjects/business-and-management-courses/project-managementIf 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!

And if you've seen a Project Management role and would love some help translating your teacher skills, check out my popular course CVs & Resumes for Teacher Career Change .***

Becs is now an Educational and Professional Development Officer for an Environmental body and enjoys a much calmer pace! Bec joins me to talk about her successful transition into a part-time remote role which allows her to be at home for her children whilst growing her career. She shares how the resources in the Adventures After Teaching Academy gave her the step-by-step plan and mental support to make a career change as a teacher.

In this episode we also explore:
- Finding accountability to make a move.
- Getting the first job she went for!
- Seeing her strengths playing out in her new role.
- Enjoying living all year and not just the holidays.
- Passing on career coaching to students.
- Top tips for teachers on the fence with their resignation.

Links and Resourceshttps://www.greenjobs.co.uk/professional-bodies.cms.aspwww.awarding.org.uk/events-training-services/awarding-assessment-jobs/www.jobs.membershipbespoke.co.uk/

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!

"I'm living life all the time and not craving the holidays... I get to live all year."

Deb shares her journey from teacher to celebrant! Having tried everything to make teaching fulfilling again, she knew it was time to make a change. It was a revelation at a funeral that led her to realise she had all the skills, compassion and creativity to become a celebrant!

Deb is an Adventures After Teaching Academy member and shares her experiences of finding more balance in the classroom and settling her mind to growing her business. She shares the process of retraining and her exciting plans for a more creative future.

In this episode we also explore:
- The difference between a celebrant and registrar!
- What appealed to Deb about moving into this sector.
- Finding an online training provider and what the course covered.
- How the role focuses on creative writing and creativity.
- Managing full-time work and retraining/studying.
- How being surrounded by other teachers also moving on has inspired her.
- Facing the fear of leaving and comparing this to staying.

Links and ResourcesWebsite:https://deb-reed-celebrant.co.uk/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debreedcelebrant/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088464454853

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!

Shelley chats to us about her transition from Primary teaching to becoming a voice over artist. She worked her way up to deputy head before deciding there were other adventures she wanted to explore.

In this episode, Shelley breaks down how she studied while still in teaching and planned her transition which included initially taking a sabbatical. She now enjoys a varied day and enthusiastically shares the joys of voice over with us!

In this episode we also explore:
- Where it all began with a love of characters and speaking to audiences.
- Making the move when the world went into lock-down.
- Sensing burnout coming and recognising it was time to go.
- First steps and practicalities to getting into voice over work.
- The variety of work Shelly enjoys.
- How Shelley finds work and her favourite projects.
- Top tips for teachers transitioning in this sector.

Links and ResourcesWebsite:www.shelleyatthemic.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelleyatthemic/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelleyandersontahiri/
Listen to the family friendly podcast adventure that Shelley's in here: https://anchor.fm/dbodpod

Helpful podcasts Shelley recommends for learning about the world of Voice Over:
Great little nuggets of advice from Nic Redman https://nicolaredman.com/the-voice-coach-podcast/
Marc Scott is a good listen: https://vopreneur.com/
Vox Talk with Stephanie Ciccarelli has some great topics and guests and I’ve had coaching with a couple of them too: https://www.voices.com/podcasts/voxtalk/

If you'd like some support creating a stand-out LinkedIn profile ready to connect with future employers or clients, check out the LinkedIn for Teacher Career Change Course. And 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!

Danni is joining us this week to talk about her move from Primary education to starting her own child minding company. She now enjoys working for herself and having the freedom to provide a relaxed and creative learning environment for the children in her care.

Danni shares so much gold in this episode and if you've ever wondered about starting your own childcare company, this is one not to miss.

In this episode we also explore:
- The legalities of starting out as a childminder.
- The difference between childminding and starting a nursery.
- How to find clients in the early days.
- Tapping into local support networks to learn from others.
- The local demand for childminders and quality home-from-home care.
- The practicalities of setting up initially.
- Developing creative experiences for the children.
- Ways to scale by employing others and moving to larger premises.

Links and Resources
https://childmindinguk.com/becoming-a-childminder
https://www.pacey.org.uk/working-in-childcare/childminders/becoming-a-childminder/
https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-profiles/childminder

If you'd like some support creating a stand-out LinkedIn profile ready to connect with future employers or clients, check out the LinkedIn for Teacher Career Change Course. And 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!

I'm joined by Matt, who after a successful career in teaching, found his next adventures working for the railway as a train manager!

Matt talks to use about the process of applying for a wide range of positions and the interview process for his job managing trains across the country.

In this episode we also explore:
- The signs he wanted to leave the classroom.
- The benefits which attracted Matt to the role .
- The assessment process and interview against other service professionals.
- Matt's day-to-day role and how his teacher skills help!
- What he loves about his new career.
- His advice for those of us applying for roles outside of teaching.

Links and Resources
https://www.gwr.com/about-gwr/careers
https://www.firstgroupcareers.com/company/southwesternrailway/home/
https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/careers/
https://www.networkrail.co.uk/careers/
https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/about-us/careers

If you'd like some support with making your CV bespoke for different roles you're looking for, and help translating your teaching skills, check out the CVs & Resumes for Teaching Career Change Course. And if you're looking for step-by-step support to find and secure a new job, check out the Adventures After Teaching Academy which will help successfully you leave the classroom!

I'm joined by the amazing Andrea who was one of the very first Adventures After Teaching Academy members! Andrea talks us through the whole process she went through to be accepted on the Police Detective graduate scheme.

This is a fascinating chat as Andrea reflects on the process of selling her teaching skills and showing how these translate brilliantly to the police.

Even if the police is not a career path for you, there is lots of great advice as Andrea explains how she approached the different styles of assessments and interviews!

In this episode we also explore:
- What attracted Andrea to the police force.
- What the police detective graduate scheme looks like.
- The variety of roles available within the Police.
- The application stages and everything they involved.
- Her positive feedback from the interview process.
- Andrea's skills in shooting and representing team GB!

Links and Resourceshttps://www.policenow.org.uk/national-graduate-leadership-programme/
https://www.joiningthepolice.co.uk/application-process/ways-in-to-policing/degree-holder-entry-programme-dhephttps://www.joiningthepolice.co.uk/application-process/what-does-the-online-assessment-process-involve
https://police-recruitment.co.uk/police-online-interview-questions-answers/

If you'd like some support with making your CV bespoke for different roles you're looking for, and help translating your teaching skills, check out the CVs & Resumes for Teaching Career Change Course. And if you're looking for step-by-step support to find and secure a new job, check out the Adventures After Teaching Academy which will help successfully you leave the classroom!

I'm joined by Ewan in this episode who talks to us about his adventure after teaching working as an Operations Officer for The Duke of Edinburgh's Award!

Ewan describes the process of applying for multiple different sectors and how he persevered to open as many doors as possible. Now valued in a company which prioritises mental wellbeing in their staff, Ewan has developed his confidence and enjoys working closely with schools involved in the award.

In this episode we also explore:

How Ewan found the job search process and his top tips.
What he learnt about applications and managing not being selected.
What attracted him to this specific role.
Managing a portfolio of 42 organisations and his day-to-day.
Enjoying a 9-5 work day and the mental health this brings.
The need to be open and go for all opportunities!

Links and Resources
https://www.dofe.org/
https://www.dofe.org/careers/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuresafterteaching

If you'd like some support with making your CV bespoke for different roles you're looking for and help translating your teaching skills, check out the CVs & Resumes for Teaching Career Change Course. And if you're looking for step-by-step support to find and secure a new job, check out the Adventures After Teaching Academy which will help successfully you leave the classroom!

Join me as I chat to Leanne about her transition from Early Years teacher to working for an educational publishing company. After leaving to pursue a Masters and securing some part-time work, lockdown hit and sent Leanne's plans into a spin!

She set to find a job and secured an interesting role as a video content creator for Twinkl and Leanne has been with the company for several years creating and editing videos for YouTube.

Leanne talks about how the flexibility of the role has allowed her to complete her Masters, forge a path in voice over and write and publish her own children's books!

In this episode we also explore:

How lockdown led her to her current role.
Finding more energy despite having several jobs.
The flexible day-to-day of a video content creator.
Balancing working from home and being part of a supportive team.
Developing voice-over roles and building a portfolio.
Writing and publishing her own children's books.

Links and Resourceshttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Busy-Bugs-Leanne-Marie-Herring/dp/B08KH2K5ZM
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sad-Santas-Leanne-Herring/dp/B09KN2QC9D
https://www.spotlight.com/7015-6725-1836

For plenty of FREE resources giving you practical ideas and next steps for leaving the classroom, head to www.adventuresafterteaching.com And if you're looking for step-by-step support to find and secure a new job, check out the Adventures After Teaching Academy which will help successfully you leave the classroom!

Join me for this interesting chat with Helen Woodhams as she explains her journey from education senior leader to working for the National Trust. Helen enjoys a varied day supporting multiple departments within the organisation and loves working across different estates and land-based projects.

In this episode Helen shares how valued she feels and how she loves being part of a supportive team, focused on employee wellbeing.

There are always a wide range of job opportunities within the National Trust and they recognise your transferable skills as a teacher. This episode is well worth a listen!

In this episode we also explore:

The importance of varying your job search.
Taking risks with temporary contracts.
Opportunities to develop with large organisations.
The transferable skills welcomed by the charity sector.
Being appreciated and part of a team.
Finding volunteering opportunities.
Making it work financially.

Links and Resources
https://www.nationaltrustjobs.org.uk/jobs/
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/support-us/volunteer

For plenty of FREE resources giving you practical ideas and next steps for leaving the classroom, head to www.adventuresafterteaching.com And if you're looking for step-by-step support to find and secure a new job, check out the Adventures After Teaching Academy which will help successfully you leave the classroom!

Do you enjoy coaching and mentoring colleagues? Like evaluating curriculum needs? Perhaps you still enjoy training? In this episode we talk to Alison Dale, who went from Secondary English teacher to HR & Learning and Development professional.

Alison has worked for an animal charity, a large accountancy firm (where she created their apprenticeship scheme) and now in a large law firm. Currently studying for her Level 7 certificate focusing on Diversity and Inclusion, Alison shares her route into the industry and gives advice on the best training courses to explore.

I genuinely believe HR and Learning and Development are two industries for which teachers have amazing transferable skills and I can't wait for you to listen to this golden episode!

In this episode we also explore:

How Alison used a temping agency to find work in a charity.
How her role developed into learning and development.
The differences and similarities between HR and Learning and Development.
The courses that she's taken (and those she'd suggest if you're thinking of a career change).
How she enjoys the variety of her day-to-day and what it involves.
The transferable skills teachers should be highlighting for employers.

Links and Resources
https://www.cipd.co.uk/learn
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/getting-a-job/graduate-schemesIf you'd like to explore Learning and Development job opportunities, I heartily recommend the LinkedIn for Teacher Career Change course!

For plenty of FREE resources giving you practical ideas and next steps for leaving the classroom, head to www.adventuresafterteaching.com And if you're looking for a supportive step-by-step programme to help you make a career change, the doors to the Adventures After Teaching Academy open soon!

Isobel Kent has had a fascinating journey which began with a background in law and music, before running a school library. She explains her path to becoming an editor and proofreader and the courses and associations available to support you to do the same.

Isobel's company specialises in editing children's books and supporting authors to get their work into schools. We chat about the ups and downs of working for yourself, the path to creating a business that makes you happy and the importance of networking.

If you have a love of language and are happiest with your nose in a book, this is a must-listen episode!

In this episode we also explore:

What proofreading and editing really are.
The professional bodies and associations which can support your retraining.
What the training course to qualify looks like.
How your teacher skills will help you!
The significance of networking from the start.
Employed opportunities vs working freelance.

Links and Resourceshttps://www.isobelkentproofreader.co.uk/https://www.instagram.com/isobelkentproofreader/
“Don't put too much pressure on yourself - you won't know everything.”
"I'm only going to do the things that make me happy."If you'd like to get that head start on the networking we talked about in this episode, I heartily recommend the LinkedIn for Teacher Career Change course!

For plenty of FREE resources giving you practical ideas and next steps for leaving the classroom, head to www.adventuresafterteaching.com And if you're looking to start your own business check out the Adventures After Teaching Academy which will help you get your business off the ground!

I talk to Susan about her move from teaching English and Journalism in a high school to retraining as a copywriter. We explore the course Susan took, how she secured her first clients and how her niche developed over time.

This is a great episode if you've ever wondered if you could make money from writing online and clearly explains the difference between copywriting and content writing.

In this episode we also explore:

Finding the perfect copywriting course (3:30)

Getting her first clients (6:30)

Niching her business to clarify her services (8:30)

The best bits about working as a copywriter (11:00)

Challenges of growing a business (14:40)

The difference between writing copy and writing content (18:50)

Top tips when you're starting out (26:00)

Links and Resourcesmycopypro.com
“You can't be shy about promoting yourself!”

For plenty of FREE resources giving you practical ideas and next steps for leaving the classroom, head to www.adventuresafterteaching.com And if you're looking to start your own business check out the Adventures After Teaching Academy which will help you get your business off the ground!

I talk to Emily Mills who has been out of the classroom for 10 years now building her hypnobirthing business and private hypnotherapy practice. After her own positive birth experience, Emily trained as a practitioner herself and has niched to support mothers.

In the last few years Emily has successfully franchised her classes and expanded to offer mindset support for mums in her membership and 1:1 coaching.

This is a really helpful interview for anyone interested in supporting new parents, mental health and building a community.

In this episode we also explore:

Finding the "performance" of teaching incompatible with having children (2:00)
Retraining as a clinical hypnotherapist (5:00)
Discovering hypnobirthing and growing her business (8:00)
Niching to support parents and new mums (9:30)
Emily's decision to franchise and what to consider (10:00)
The business structure of Babies in Waiting (14:30)
Building an online community during the pandemic (17:30)
The challenges of being an entrepreneur (23:00)
Enjoying the flexibility to be there for her own children (25:00)

Links and Resources
Babies in Waiting
Mumma Mindset

For plenty of FREE resources giving you practical ideas and next steps for leaving the classroom, head to www.adventuresafterteaching.com And if you're looking to find a new career or start your own business, check out the Adventures After Teaching Academy which will help you get your business off the ground!

I chat to the fabulous Nikita who is the creator of the brand Story Sense. Nikita left the classroom after having her first child and when weighing up what to do for childcare realised there were no baby and toddler classes locally.

Nikita's classes are based around books she writes and provides early education opportunities, as well as lots of support for parents around issues such as feeding, sleep and metal health. Her brand is going from strength to strength and she's now franchised. Listen to how she started and her top tips for others wanting to provide classes locally.

In this episode we also explore:

Finding a gap in the market parents were willing to pay for (2:00)
Building the business in the early days (4:00)
Niching her classes and creating her brand (8:00)
Writing books and how Nikita structures her classes (12:00)
Continuing her training to support parents (14:00)
The main challenges Nikita's faced and what she's learnt (20:00)
Her plans to scales by franchising (27:00)
Nikita's top tips for those of you wanting to start classes (29:00)

Links and Resources
Story Sense

For plenty of FREE resources giving you practical ideas and next steps for leaving the classroom, head to www.adventuresafterteaching.com And if you're looking to find a new career or start your own business, check out the Teacher Career Change Academy which will help you get your business off the ground!

I'm joined by Joanne O'Connor who went from teaching Art to growing a property portfolio which allows her now to work very little day-to-day and have plenty of time for all the passion projects she'd been dreaming of.

Joanne is keen to share how other teachers can start to invest in property and create financial freedom for themselves and their families.

In this episode we also explore:

Joanne's first steps into property renovation (2:30)
Building her business while working (5:45)
Creating her own pension (7:20)
Learning to have more time (8:40)
Teacher transferable skills for property development (10:40)
A year in the life of a property developer (12:50)
Creating her training programme specifically for teachers (15:58)
Three top tips for want to be investors (23:49)

Links and Resources
6 Questions to Get You Thinking Like an Investor
Teacher Escape Strategies Facebook Group - Learning to Invest in Property

Suggested podcasts:
How to Fail With Elizabeth Day

For plenty of FREE resources giving you practical ideas and next steps for leaving the classroom, head to www.adventuresafterteaching.com And if you're looking to find a new career or start your own business, check out the Adventures After Teaching Academy which will help you get your business off the ground!

Ella talks to me about her interesting journey to retraining as a will writer and how this has changed her work life balance for the better. She explains the ins and outs of studying and choosing her hours to spend more time with her children.

In this interview, Ella talks about the challenge of leaving teaching and we explore how easy it can be to look back with rose-tinted glasses!

In this episode we also explore:

Balancing leadership and family (2:00)
Coming to will writing and retraining (4:05)
Ella's day-to-day and how she gets work (6:30)
Working flexibly around family (8:47)
Missing the classroom (10:45)
Using her transferable skills to train others (13:20)
The challenges of leaving (15:25)
Advice for anyone interested in doing the same! (20:10)

Links and Resourceshttps://thewillguys.co.uk/
https://www.willwriters.com/
https://www.ipw.org.uk/

For plenty of FREE resources giving you practical ideas and next steps for leaving the classroom, head to www.adventuresafterteaching.com And if you're looking to start your own business check out the Adventures After Teaching Academy which will help you get your business off the ground!

I speak to Chloe Savage who has had a fascinating Adventure After Teaching retraining as a professional embroiderer!

Chloe Savage trained as a hand embroiderer at the Ecole Lesage in Paris and the Royal School of Needlework at Hampton Court Palace. Her work has featured on international catwalks with couture houses as well as in prestigious restoration projects.

We chat about her transferable skills and how she adjusted to working online. Chloe's business is a great example of diversifying with multiple incomes streams and passive income including postal pack, courses and memberships.

In this episode we also explore:
Growing up in a house of tutus (1:00)

Her fascinating work with museums and National Trust Houses (6:00)

How Chloe uses her transferable teaching and leadership skills (8:00)

Ideas for providing extra curricular workshops and courses (11:10)

Navigating new ways of working and making networks (12:40)

Diversifying your income online and creating passive income (14:50)

Creating an income while teaching (20:00)

Links and Resources
https://www.chloesavageembroidery.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Chloesavageembroidery

“Don’t underestimate yourself! You have an amazing skill set that individuals and companies are looking for.”

For plenty of FREE resources giving you practical ideas and next steps for leaving the classroom, head to www.adventuresafterteaching.com And if you're looking to start your own business check out the Adventures After Teaching Academy which will help you get your business off the ground!

Join me as I chat to the amazing Anuper Roper who wrote about her relationship with body image in her picture book Sparrowlegs which she self published in lockdown.

Anuper has been a passionate advocate for encouraging children to develop healthy talk around body image and supports parents, carer and teachers to have the tools to facilitate positive self-image.

In this episode we also explore:
- Creating her picture book Sparrowlegs
- The power of networking and collaboration
- Building a community and engagement
- Anuper's plans for a second book and courses
- Her journey to self publishing and top tips
- How books are great lead magnets
- Anuper's plans for the future

Links and ResourcesSparrowlegs - buy the bookSparrowlegs - Empowering the young to feel happy in their skinAnuper's Instagram - @miss_sparrowlegsFor plenty of FREE resources giving you practical ideas and next steps for leaving the classroom, head to www.adventuresafterteaching.com And if you're looking to start your own business check out the Adventures After Teaching Academy which will help you get your business off the ground!

Sparrowlegs

In this episode I talk to Annie Bennett, who after 30 years in education, made the move to self-employment.

Annie talks about how she navigated her exit while building her business and how it's developed over the past couple of years to flourish under the constraints of lockdown.

In this episode we also explore:

How Annie started the business (6:05)
Going from growing bookings to lockdown pivots (9:20)
Growing online income streams including self-publishing (12:35)
Balancing supply teaching to support herself financially (16:12)
What Annie loves most about being self-employed (20:30)
Her top tips for starting a business (24:09)

Links and ResourcesHome Baking Business Community Private Facebook GroupLeading Lady Cakes Facebook PageLeading Lady Cakes WebsiteFor plenty of FREE resources giving you practical ideas and next steps for leaving the classroom, head to www.adventuresafterteaching.com And if you're looking to start your own business check out the Adventures After Teaching Academy which will help you get your business off the ground!

I talk to Ruth who took her love of all thing STEM and created a busy activity class business. Ruth shares her journey from the classroom to the logistics of running a business which requires resourcing and taking your classroom with you!

Ruth explains her experience of working with a franchise and what to ask when looking at this as an option and potential health warnings around this model.

STEM Explorers was growing as COVID hit and Ruth had to pivot to an online model quickly. This is an interesting interview about the ups and downs of growing a business and ways in which you can develop multiple income streams.

In this episode, we also explore:

What helped Ruth heal the burnout from the classroom and look forward (4:00)
Ruth's experience of working with a franchise and top tips (7:30)
Why Ruth expanded beyond working with pre-school children and parents (15:00)
How Ruth runs workshops and parties to maximise profits (16:47)
Pivoting when covid hit to an online model (19:00)
Ruth's plans for the future for STEM Explorers (27:32)
Your transferable skills to explore jobs outside the classroom (30:29)

Links and ResourcesEarly Years STEM Made SimpleRuth's InstagramSTEM ExplorersIf you are experiencing burnout symptoms as Ruth describes please visit www.betterthanburnout.com for support.For plenty of FREE resources giving you practical ideas and next steps for leaving the classroom, head to www.adventuresafterteaching.com And if you're looking to start your own business check out the Adventures After Teaching Academy which will help you get your business off the ground!

I talk to Tracey Whitehead about her amazing adventure starting and growing her Airbnb business. Tracey turned her second home into a holiday let and hasn't looked back.

Having created a "home from home" feel with quirky decor inspired by her background as an Art teacher, Tracey's customers come back and she's always fully booked.

Now her days are spent enjoying reading positive reviews and she is looking forward to growing her business.

In this episode, we also explore:

How Tracey got started with her first property (3:20)
How a holiday let is more profitable than a buy to let (7:40)
Why Tracey chose to work with Airbnb and her top tips (8:16)
What Tracey loves most about being an Airbnb property owner (15:32)
Tracey's plans for growing her business (17:03)
Knowing where to invest money in a holiday property (19:55)

Links and Resourcesairbnb.com/h/holmfirthcozycottage

In this episode Esther Schencks talks about interesting journey from the class room as a nursery nurse and then 1:1 LSA to a play therapist.

Esther and I talk about her studies and interests in attachment theory and her desire to work more holistically with children's 1:1 unique needs.

Exploring the practicalities of training to be a play therapist, we discuss her business, Dandelion Play Therapy, and what her day-to-day work now looks like.

In this episode, we also explore:

What inspired Esther to train as a play therapist (5:40)
Challenges for children in the classroom (6:50)
What experience & qualifications you need to be a play therapist (10:08)
How Esther found studying the foundation course (14:22)
Different ways you might use a play therapy qualification (18:18)
The challenge of unlearning and non-directive learning (23:28)

Links and ResourcesDandelion Play TherapyFor plenty of FREE resources giving you practical ideas and next steps for leaving the classroom, head to www.adventuresafterteaching.com

I talk to Ellie Smallcombe who is living the dream on her small holding in Wales with her family. Ellie was a Special Needs teacher who trained as a Forrest School teacher before starting her own business.

Ellie describes her journey building her business with her own small children and her plans to scale for the future. This fascinating chat explores ways to create an outdoor education company and the practicalities behind the scenes!

In this episode, we also explore:

Getting the most out of training opportunities at school (2:00)
Insurances you need to run a forrest school & finding land (7:00)
Training in "beach school" and "outdoor curriculum coordinator" courses (13:40)
Creating a blog and writing an outdoor curriculum (14:55)
How the inspection framework works with outdoor education settings (17:00)
The practicalities of setting up (20:02)
Challenges in setting up the business (22:31)

Links and Resources
Tyddynbryn
Ellie's Blog

"It's a lot to learn but it's totally doable."

“ Get the kids outside!”

For plenty of FREE resources giving you practical ideas and next steps for leaving the classroom, head to www.adventuresafterteaching.com

Jo talks to Catherine who has made a complete career change from teaching to an interesting role with Deloitte.

She talks about what it’s like to work in the world outside of teaching and the refreshing pace of her new day-to-day.

Catherine explains how her teaching skills have transferred to the financial sector, how she navigated the interview process and opportunities for teachers to move into broader training roles.

In this episode, we also explore:

The skills and competencies that could be useful in a role like Catherine’s (5:03)

How the day to day compares to teaching and the benefits and challenges of the role (9:26)

Opportunities for professional development and career progression in this sector (16:20)

Advice and tips for making a transition into a new role or sector (17:40)

Links and Resources

Deloitte

Future Learn

LinkedIn Learning

“I am still using the teaching skills and it’s appreciated that I can communicate and train people well.”

“Where I work now there’s a huge push to recognise people when they do well.”

“When you’ve got the work ethic of a teacher, you’ll be fine.”

For plenty of FREE resources giving you practical ideas and next steps for leaving the classroom, head to www.adventuresafterteaching.com

Jayne Bell is a qualified hypnotherapist who exited teaching for a better work life balance. Jayne reflects on her rewarding journey and how she built her own hypnotherapy business both locally and online.

Jo and Jayne talk ardently about the benefits of hypnotherapy, their training experiences and how teachers make amazing hypnotherapists!

In this episode, we also explore:

Tips for training as a hypnotherapist and setting up a hypnotherapy practice (8:08)

The role of social media in building a community and drawing in potential clients (14:10)

The practical aspects of working online and face to face in a hypnotherapy role (19:55)

Ways you can get support in confidently building a business (21:50)

Recommendations for finding out more about hypnotherapy (30:50)

Links and Resources

Jayne’s Facebook Group A Calmer Mind, A Happier You | Facebook

Website www.woodlandshypnotherapy.co.uk/about

UK College of Hypnosis and hypnotherapy Hypnotherapy Training & Hypnotherapy Courses - UK College of Hypnosis & Hypnotherapy (ukhypnosis.com)

“Enjoying what you do is just so important.”

“If I’d have known this 20 years earlier, it would have made such a difference.”

For plenty of FREE resources giving you practical ideas and next steps for leaving the classroom, head to www.adventuresafterteaching.com

Jo talks to ex-languages teacher Caroline about how she developed an amazing opportunity from a side hustle to set up her own company.

Caroline explains about how working for UW has supported her in her journey from customer to business owner.

In this podcast, we also explore:

The basic workings of Utility Warehouse, and what it’s like to work for them (2:50)

Important points around financial considerations for taking a leap (6:20)

Some the skills that teachers naturally have that are perfect for careers outside if teaching (8:15)

Overcoming the challenges of setting up a business (21:00)

How the right company or position will build your confidence and develop you personally (23:30)

Links and Resources

Utility Warehouse

Caroline Linnell www.savemoneyincreaseyourincome.co.uk

"I’d rather have 25 years of amazing memories, than 15 more years feeling sour about it." Caroline

“It’s the vehicle to make positive changes to people’s lives.”

For plenty of FREE resources giving you practical ideas and next steps for leaving the classroom, head to www.adventuresafterteaching.com

After moving up the career ladder in education, Alexandra decided to exit teaching to create her own business. Jo talks to Alexandra about her exciting transition to create an inspiring community for Early Career Teachers and provide them with essential support and training.

This episode is full of great tips and insights into creating a business for a specific niche or client group.

In this episode, we also explore:

The changing picture in education and the effect this might be having on teachers (1:43)

Reflections on how a business may evolve in the early stages and creating a niche (5:36)

How Alexandra’s membership is supporting ECTs with training and wellbeing (9:32)

Some tips and reflections on the challenges in creating a membership model business (15:07) (24:20)

The’ best bits’ and benefits of having your own business and being your own boss (20:15)

Links and Resources

LinkedIn – Alexandra Metcalfe-Hume

Facebook Group – Primary ECT - The Intriguing Brigade | Facebook

“Remember that business – like teaching – is a skill, and it’s something you will hone over time.”

For plenty of FREE resources giving you practical ideas and next steps for leaving the classroom, head to www.adventuresafterteaching.com

Jo talks to Sarah Davis who has embarked on an exciting journey to become the Parenting Copywriter.

After 26 years in teaching, Sarah decided to write about her experiences as a parent and wen ton to write a popular book. Having worked with a copywriting coach, she retrained as a copywriter and now writes engaging content as The Parenting Copywriter.

Sarah talks about the importance of niching and how she has built her business brand writing on everything parenting.

In this podcast, we also explore:

The struggle around teacher identity and using your experience to create a niche for your business to build trust with your customers (04:00)

Insights into the process of writing a book and getting published (08:07)

Key tips of what to look for in a quality copywriting course and what creating a copywriting business might involve (10:50)

Some of the skills and characteristics that might be suited to a copywriter (18:15)

Promoting your business through networking and visibility through social media and other medias (21:00)

Links and Resources

Sarah's website: https://www.theparentingcopywriter.co.uk/

Laura Smith: https://www.ellastcommunications.com(copywriter mentor)

“Always be yourself from day one… Be confident in your own brand and confident in the message you are putting across”For plenty of FREE resources giving you practical ideas and next steps for leaving the classroom, head to www.adventuresafterteaching.com

Jo talks to Jemma Zoe who shares amazing insights from her exciting journey, which has taken her teaching all over the world!

Despite completing her PGCE, Jemma Zoe decided to take a different route that led to her starting and scaling two very successful companies, The Education Hotel Tuition and Top School and Uni. If you've considered starting a tutoring business or have one you'd like to scale into an agency, this is the podcast for you.

In this podcast, we also explore:

The opportunities for tutoring internationally (8:20)

The advantages of tutoring over teaching in the classroom (10:20)

How Jemma Zoe grew her tutoring business into an agency and the logistics of managing multiple pay streams (15:00)

Roles within the tutoring business and future plans (22:00)

Links and Resources

The Education Hotel Tuition

Top School and Uni

Adventures After Teaching

“I love tutoring so I don’t want to give that part up .“

“You need to make sure every person in your team has a similar ethos.”For plenty of FREE resources giving you practical ideas and next steps for leaving the classroom, head to www.adventuresafterteaching.com

Jo Bradley has made an amazing transition to becoming her own boss after teaching became too much. She talks to Jo about making the difficult decision to leave teaching and make an inspirational career in mindfulness. She also discusses the impact that mindfulness practices have had on her life.

Jo now equips children, families and schools with mindfulness practices that promote better mental and emotional wellness through her own business, Learnful.

In this episode, we also explore:

“Teacher-mum guilt” – The shift in priorities as a parent and teacher (1:10)

Jo’s own mindfulness journey and it’s benefits (3:40)

Building the mindfulness business to support schools (10:20) and online (13:40)

Tips for networking online, through social media and face to face (20:50)

Considerations around finances when leaving teaching (27:35)

Suggestions for developing a business that supports children, parents or schools (32:00)

Links and Resources

Learnful website

LinkedIn

Facebook

“I went into teaching to make a difference … and I’m still doing that!”For plenty of FREE resources giving you practical ideas and next steps for leaving the classroom, head to www.adventuresafterteaching.com

In this episode, Jo chats with Katie Stone who has created flexible, remote work as a successful Virtual Assistant. After having children, Katie realised that teaching wasn’t sustainable and started taking on admin work locally. She's now grown a thriving business as an entrepreneur and virtual assistant for educational businesses. Katie shares lots of great tips and advice for anyone wanting to set up as a virtual assistant and explains why she believes this is the perfect job for ex-teachers.

In this podcast, we also explore:

Leaving the classroom and the healing process following your exit (05:25)
Becoming a Virtual Assistant and an insight into setting up the role (11:15)
Utilising LinkedIn and social media platforms for content marketing (18:30)
The benefits of having your own business and being self-employed (23:10)
Training and online tools recommended for those interested in becoming a VA (27:55) (34:57)

Links and ResourcesKatie Stone

Amanda Johnson VACT

Society of Virtual Assistants

Joanne Monroe VA Hand bookers (FB Group)
LinkedIn Learning: Online Courses for Creative, Technology, Business Skills

www.canva.com

“Teachers are the perfect people to be a VA”

“Setting up as a VA is very easy as a side hustle”For plenty of FREE resources giving you practical ideas and next steps for leaving the classroom, head to www.adventuresafterteaching.com

Jo talks to Primary Teacher, coach and author Jacqueline McGill about her brilliant growing business, Pursuit of Wisdom coaching. She talks about her exciting transition to becoming a life coach and the amazing support her company provides for children, parents and teachers on mindset. This insightful episode also delves into some interesting insights around empowering the mind.

In this podcast, we also explore:

How the Pursuit of Wisdom business began and how it works (3:10)

How mindset, workload and burnout affects teachers (10:40)

The concept of ‘limiting beliefs’ and how Jacqueline’s workshops and resources support the thinking and emotions of the children and adults (15:50)

The importance of research and testing in taking your product to market (24:10)

Considerations when working with schools and the opportunities to sell your business or product in education (27:17)

Links and Resources

Pursuit of Wisdom Coaching | Facebook

Pursuit of wisdom.com

“The children of the future need to be problem solvers, solution focused and flexible in their thinking”For plenty of FREE resources giving you practical ideas and next steps for leaving the classroom, head to www.adventuresafterteaching.com

Ben Durkan talks candidly to Jo about his experience with stress in the classroom as a Secondary Drama teacher and his journey to a new career he loves. Ben explains how he tried several jobs before finding his dream job teaching children in crisis at a centre in the Lake District.

If you love to teach but are fed up with the demands of the classroom, this episode gives some great insights into working in alternative provision supporting children at risk.

In this episode, we also explore:

Admitting when the stress is too much [2:10]
Applying for jobs when off sick [7:10]
How Ben found his new role [11:35]
Being part of the team around the child [17:46]
The most rewarding parts of working with children in care [20:00]
Tips for moving into a career working in alternative provision [23:50]

This episode refers to the experiences of children in crisis and as such mentions content some listeners might find upsetting.

**"Our role is one of settling and refocusing, giving them some time out and time away from their chaotic lives."

"My role educationally is to just allow them to realise that they have got other options."
For plenty of FREE resources giving you practical ideas and next steps for leaving the classroom, head to* www.adventuresafterteaching.com***

Jo talks to ex-Primary Teacher Alice Beveridge about her exciting move to wellbeing and positive mindset company Tree of Knowledge, where she delivers inspirational training programmes, keynotes and coaching for schools and businesses.

Alice took a chance to connect with a business she was inspired by and explains how her skills from the classroom have been invaluable. Now the Director of Training, Alice spends her time creating and delivering an amazing array of fascinating projects!

In this podcast, we also explore:

How making connections and bravery can lead you to success (6:30)
Weighing up the risks and rewards involved in making the jump (9:50)
How the skills, qualifications and experience you have can come full circle later in life.
What a typical day in the life looks life and how Alice’s role has developed (11:46)
Tips for exploring roles in mental health and wellbeing (21:30)

Links and Resources

Tree of Knowledge

Angela Duckworth –No Stupid Questions

Character Academy

“I’m a big believer that if you want something, you should go after it.”For plenty of FREE resources giving you practical ideas and next steps for leaving the classroom, head to www.adventuresafterteaching.com

Natalie Freeman has made an amazing transition from languages teacher to careers professional. She talks to Jo about her journey through Further Education and Secondary schools inspiring young people with some fascinating projects.

Now working with university students, Nat shares how she's used her transferable skills to successfully transition out of the classroom and land her dream job at the University of East Anglia as their Award Officer.

In this podcast, we also explore:

The difficulties faced by teachers heading towards burnout in the profession (1:50)

The types of projects and activities involved in careers advice work with young people (9:36)

Nat’s current role and dream job for the Careers Service at the University at East Anglia (17:38)

The skills and attributes of teachers that are valued by employers and recruiters (23:20)

Top tips for teachers making applications outside of education (30:10)

Links and Resources

Gatsby benchmark

University of East Anglia Careers

University Jobs in the UK

FREE Stay or Go Workshop Series

“I sat for quite long time with a laptop on my lap thinking where do I start?”

“This is actually my dream job… I didn’t even know it was out there!"For plenty of FREE resources giving you practical ideas and next steps for leaving the classroom, head to www.adventuresafterteaching.com

In this episode, Jo talks to Eileen Adamson who is a part-time teacher and money coach with a wealth of financial knowledge. Eileen explains how she informs and supports teachers to become ‘happier, healthier and wealthier’ and how she grew her amazing business ‘Your Money Sorted’.

We also delve into the important issues around financial planning when leaving teaching including what you need to consider when thinking about your teacher's pension.

In this podcast, we also explore:

Financial top tips that support those leaving teaching and planning for your future (7:55)

Having the right kind of money mindset (13:30)

Balancing teaching life and your own business (22:50)

Implications of leaving teaching for your teacher pension (26:50)

The variety of resources available from Eileen that can help you with money management

Links and Resources

https://www.yourmoneysorted.co.uk/free-resources

Teachers pensions

Financially Planning Your Exit From Teaching (from Joanne Howard)For plenty of FREE resources giving you practical ideas and next steps for leaving the classroom, head to www.adventuresafterteaching.com