Claire is an Academy Alumni who moved from her position of Deputy in a Primary school to Development & Engagement Officer with her local libraries team. She has an amazingly varied role which mixes event management, programme development, team leadership and reporting, all while working with interesting partners across the local area. Claire shares a wealth of gold in this episode!

In this episode we chat about:

• Battling the “mum guilt” as a senior leader in school (2:33)
• Clicking into place with the “Summer Bootcamp”
• Getting stuck into the community calls
• Refining the job search process using keywords
• Enjoying managing a team, event management, programme development… (11:54)
• Working with a team who are proud of her teaching background
• A very human interview process and supportive onboarding
• Top tips for working in engagement and events (and libraries!)

Links and Resources

1. See your Local Council website for Library roles
2. www.jobsafterteaching.co.uk

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