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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.

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Escaping the ‘Trappedness’: Finding Joy in Work Again

October 08, 2024 • Joanne Howard • Season 4 • Episode 15

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

Links and Resources

1. CVs for Teacher Career Change Course

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