EPISODE · Jul 28, 2026 · 23 MIN
Ready for Something New: Leaving Teaching Well
from The Adventures After Teaching Podcast · host Joanne Howard
"I wouldn’t have known how to even get going.”After 15 years teaching reception Hannah loved the job but found herself craving a new challenge. Ready for a breath of fresh air, she just didn’t know what that next step might look like.Now lecturing at a college, Hannah has found a different rhythm entirely. There's room to listen to a podcast and drink a coffee on the drive between placements, colleagues who've come from all kinds of backgrounds rather than just teaching, and a pace of life that finally leaves some space to breathe.In this episode, we also talk about:Not knowing where to start"Riding the rapids" when considering career changeBalancing a career move with salary expectationsNot waiting for the "perfect" moment to leaveLeaving teaching positivelySupport from bite-sized career change contentTransferable teacher skills in similar rolesSubject expertise in a new roleA varied week: assessing and teachingLife as part of the college ecosystem ⛺ Next Step Fest 2026 is coming! FREE online event for teachers ready to leave ~ released 23rd July. Register here now 🩷
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"I wouldn’t have known how to even get going.” After 15 years teaching reception Hannah loved the job but found herself craving a new challenge. Ready for a breath of fresh air, she just didn’t know what that next step might look like. Now lecturing at a college, Hannah has found a different rhythm entirely. There's room to listen to a podcast and drink a coffee on the drive between placements, colleagues who've come from all kinds of backgrounds rather than just teaching, and a pace of life ...
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