After moving up the career ladder in education, Alexandra decided to exit teaching to create her own business. Jo talks to Alexandra about her exciting transition to create an inspiring community for Early Career Teachers and provide them with essential support and training. 

This episode is full of great tips and insights into creating a business for a specific niche or client group. 

In this episode, we also explore: 

The changing picture in education and the effect this might be having on teachers (1:43) 

Reflections on how a business may evolve in the early stages and creating a niche (5:36) 

How Alexandra’s membership is supporting ECTs with training and wellbeing (9:32) 

Some tips and reflections on the challenges in creating a membership model business (15:07) (24:20) 

The’ best bits’ and benefits of having your own business and being your own boss (20:15)  

 

Links and Resources 

LinkedIn – Alexandra Metcalfe-Hume 

Facebook Group – Primary ECT - The Intriguing Brigade | Facebook

“Remember that business – like teaching – is a skill, and it’s something you will hone over time.”

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