“I can’t be in this position next year.”

Primary teacher Vicky loved so many things about teaching but, after 20 years in the classroom, she found that the scope of her role had increased so much from when she first started her career. Regularly working until 9pm just to feel prepared for the next day, she felt like she was missing out on being present with her own family and knew that it was time for a change. 

Now a Regional Trainer with Literacy company Lexonik, and also one of the Adventures After Teaching Academy’s Associate Coaches, Vicky is loving working in alignment with her values - enjoying travel, a supportive team, and continuing to have a positive impact on the world of education. A great episode for anyone who is interested in training roles, Vicky shares her expertise and advice with us.

In this episode, we’re chatting:

• Struggling with perfectionism in teaching 
• The experience of lone job hunting
• Feeling more confident with a career change plan
• Finding your ‘alternative staffroom’
• Refining the types of role that interest you
• Rebranding your experience with varied skills
• ‘Pinch me’ moments in a new role
• Enjoying travel and meeting new people
• Being valued and celebrated
• Returning to working in schools in a different capacity 🩵

 

Links:

1. Visit the Lexonik website

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 ✨