Sometimes, you just want to quit teaching. The workload is too much. The students don’t listen to you. You don’t feel appreciated. This stops you enjoying being in the classroom and can drain you of the will to carry on. You’re not alone. 1 in 6 teachers leave within their first year; 1 in 3 leave within five years of qualifying.

What you will learn in this episode:

• How to discover if it may be time for you to leave teaching.

• Why it is ok to leave teaching.

• Small changes you can make that will help you to enjoy teaching again.

When you refocus your mind on the positives and take time out for yourself, you may rediscover your love for teaching. Take time out this week to reflect on what you love about teaching and what value it is bringing to your life. After all, you only live once.

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