Episode 27: Post-Academic Careers in Teaching

In this episode, Charlie and Rosie are joined by a very special guest, Catherine, as we talk about career paths in school teaching. This is a career path that for some, leads on quite naturally from academia, and which allows some academics to fulfil some of their biggest career ambitions. But what does school teaching actually entail, what is it like, and what are the good (and bad) reasons for choosing to pursue this career option? After (and indeed during) her career as a Classics researcher, our guest, Catherine, gained a variety of roles teaching in state-funded high schools and post-16 sixth form colleges. She explains her academic journey from PhD student to real-life teacher, and gives us insights into the nature and character of the job, the demands that it can place on teachers, the joys that it brings, and gives some advice on how to make up your mind about whether or not you would enjoy and and be good at school teaching. We also talk about possible routes into teaching, including qualifications and job opportunities in the UK system, without needing to study for an extra qualification before you begin. If you like the episode, please give us feedback and support us by following our show! Links mentioned in the episode: https://classicsforall.org.uk/ https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/teacher-training-adviser/sign_up/identity?gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22434217582&gbraid=0AAAAAD_WOvqmdrc3rkXShx38Vh9i2L4ZE&gclid=Cj0KCQjwmK_CBhCEARIsAMKwcD5M8NFpmzQemWzA3XhTgPopf3ZzXKWvWVbXUoftS1GhtEF4Pp0nwy4aAnz3EALw_wcB