Breaking Through Burnout: A Headteacher's Journey to Charity Leadership

"I definitely wouldn't have got there as quickly as I did without the support from the Academy.”

After 18 years as a headteacher and over 30 years working in education, Kate found herself struggling with mental health and burnout. When off sick, she discovered Adventures After Teaching, taking part in our free ‘Stay or Go?’ event and then making the decision to invest in more support - a choice she describes as "absolutely worth it." 

In an accelerated transition of just three months, Kate secured her current role as Deputy Diocesan Secretary and Director of Operational Support for the Diocese of York. Now she's coordinating operational support for churches, using her leadership experience in entirely new ways whilst maintaining the community engagement work she's passionate about.

In this episode, we also talk about:

• Taking small intentional steps towards burnout recovery
• Finding a safe space for senior leaders
• Values-led job hunting - a shift in perspective
• Standing out by narrowing your niche in the job market
• Transferable headteacher (and class teacher) skills for charity roles
• Working strategically without interruptions
• Enjoying more flexibility in working hours
• Managing boundaries and catching old habits in a new role
• Why investing in yourself through the Academy is invaluable
• The importance of peer support from other teachers in transition

If you're looking for step-by-step support to find and secure a new job or start your own business, check out the Adventures After Teaching Academy which will help you successfully leave the classroom! 

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