The Adventures After Teaching Podcast
The Adventures After Teaching Podcast
Escaping the ‘Trappedness’: Finding Joy in Work Again
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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