I'm joined by Matt, who after a successful career in teaching, found his next adventures working for the railway as a train manager!

Matt talks to use about the process of applying for a wide range of positions and the interview process for his job managing trains across the country. 

In this episode we also explore:
- The signs he wanted to leave the classroom.
- The benefits which attracted Matt to the role .
- The assessment process and interview against other service professionals.
- Matt's day-to-day role and how his teacher skills help!
- What he loves about his new career.
- His advice for those of us applying for roles outside of teaching.

Links and Resources
https://www.gwr.com/about-gwr/careers
https://www.firstgroupcareers.com/company/southwesternrailway/home/
https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/careers/
https://www.networkrail.co.uk/careers/
https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/about-us/careers

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! 

Looking for clarity & confidence around your decision to leave teaching plus ideas for what to do next? Our much-loved FREE Stay or Go? Workshop is back for 2026! Sign up here and we'll send it straight to your inbox on Saturday 4th April ✨