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Secondary History to Charity Administrations and Systems Officer

July 24, 2024 • Joanne Howard • Season 4 • Episode 10

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

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