Academy member Paul shares his teacher career change journey with us - from teaching internationally to securing a role as an Outreach Officer at “Make Happen”, a company working in partnerships with local university and disadvantaged schools to increase access advice and info to students, teachers and parents on reality of higher and university education.

He enjoys a hybrid role with time at home and the ability to truly switch off evenings and weekends. Paul's day-to-day gives a fascinating insight into the sorts of skills and experiences universities and charities who work with them are looking for. 

In this episode we explore:

• Finding support from a community of teachers leaving
• Making the most of LinkedIn when job searching
• Evidencing project management and events management in the interview process
• What school outreach looks like day-to-day 
• Feeling the benefits of work-life balance
• Facing imposter syndrome on the career change journey
• Opportunities for working with universities

Links and Resources

1. www.jobs.ac.uk
2. www.jobsafterteaching.co.uk

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! 

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