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 • 96 episodes
The Adventures After Teaching Podcast
Latest Episodes
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
Community, Confidence and Career Change: Moving into Project Management
"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 ...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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38:48
Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway: Finding Balance as an Apprenticeship Coach
"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 love...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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33:02