“I just knew that I had to make that change.”

In a supportive school but with her own changing priorities, Primary and Early Years Teacher Georgia was tired of missing out on quality family time and feeling exhausted by the demands of teaching. Leaning into her subject specialism as R.E. Curriculum Lead, she’s found her “dream role” as a Regional Advisor for an education group, providing curriculum programmes and specialist support to schools. 

Now working remotely, Georgia enjoys increased flexibility and a change of pace, time for herself alongside passion for her subject, lunchtime walks and getting to drink a cup of tea whilst it’s still hot! She’s also built her business, Georgia Alice VA, through our Teacher to VA Startup Success programme and is looking forward to balancing freelance work with her part-time role. 

In this episode, we also cover:

• Weighing up your reasons for leaving
• The anxiety of ‘what’s next?’
• Investing in yourself
• Valuable early support, including off-sick cuppas
• Visualising the future you want
• Applying for competitive roles
• ‘Refreshing’ interview experiences
• Onboarding in a new role
• Getting used to a less busy calendar
• Top tips for subject specialist roles 
• Timescales for getting out of teaching

Links:

Teacher to VA Startup Success Programme

Georgia Alice VA

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