S1 E30 | Should I Leave Teaching? Honest Advice for Burnt Out Teachers (with Lisa Harding)

Wondering if you’ve got one more year left in you — or quietly thinking about leaving teaching altogether? In this episode, I share my journey of leaving the classroom in 2024 after 15 years as a teacher and Head of Department. I am also joined by Lisa Harding, career coach and founder of the Teacher Career Transition Academy, who works with teachers navigating career change. Together we discuss: Signs it might be time to leave Mindset shifts that open new doors What to do over the summer to explore your options How to identify your transferable skills What the January 2026 exit route could look like Whether you’re ready to leave, thinking about a side hustle, or just exhausted and needing perspective, this episode is here to support you. LINKS: Lisa Harding’s Teacher Career Transition Academy: Teacher Career Directory: https://www.teachercareertransitionacademy.com/teacher-career-directory?utm_source=podcast_guest  Website: https://www.teachercareertransitionacademy.com/   Book a coaching call with Katie: https://www.missestruch.co.uk/coaching  Related episodes: S1 E03 | Preventing Teacher Burnout S1 E05 | Teacher Pay Crisis - How to Make More Money as a Teacher S1 E29 | September Sorted: Your Summer Planning Guide for a Smoother Start