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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.

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The Adventures After Teaching Podcast

Senior Leader to Head of Congregational Administration & Communications

September 10, 2024 • Joanne Howard • Season 4 • Episode 11

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 Resources

Franciscan Missionaries of the Divine Motherhood

www.jobsafterteaching.co.uk

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