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Overcoming the Anxiety of 'What's Next?'

July 01, 2025 • Joanne Howard • Season 5 • Episode 18

“I just knew that I had to make that change.”

In a supportive school but with her own changing priorities, Primary and Early Years Teacher Georgia was tired of missing out on quality family time and feeling exhausted by the demands of teaching. Leaning into her subject specialism as R.E. Curriculum Lead, she’s found her “dream role” as a Regional Advisor for an education group, providing curriculum programmes and specialist support to schools.

Now working remotely, Georgia enjoys increased flexibility and a change of pace, time for herself alongside passion for her subject, lunchtime walks and getting to drink a cup of tea whilst it’s still hot! She’s also built her business, Georgia Alice VA, through our Teacher to VA Startup Success programme and is looking forward to balancing freelance work with her part-time role.

In this episode, we also cover:

Weighing up your reasons for leaving
The anxiety of ‘what’s next?’
Investing in yourself
Valuable early support, including off-sick cuppas
Visualising the future you want
Applying for competitive roles
‘Refreshing’ interview experiences
Onboarding in a new role
Getting used to a less busy calendar
Top tips for subject specialist roles
Timescales for getting out of teaching

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Teacher to VA Startup Success Programme

Georgia Alice VA

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