The Adventures After Teaching Podcast
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.
Podcasting since 2022 • 98 episodes
The Adventures After Teaching Podcast
Latest Episodes
Laying the Groundwork: Why Starting Early Matters in Career Transition
“I do not feel that sheer tiredness that I did when I was finishing a school day.”Former Early Years Teacher Tina Harrison spent 13 years in the classroom, working as both an Early Years Lead and Forest School Lead, before makin...
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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31:54
Finding Presence Beyond the Classroom in a Programme Officer Role
"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 dec...
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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35:28
Taking Back Evenings: Autonomy and Purpose in a Grants Officer Role
“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...
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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27:00
From Burnout to Balance: Life as an Employability Team Leader
"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 th...
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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39:57
From Teaching to Curriculum Writing: A Journey Made Together
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 ...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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43:07