QUITTING TEACHING - Where do I start?
#16
Re: QUITTING TEACHING - Where do I start?
Ok, so I'm in my 13th year of Primary Teaching, and I'm not going to deny it, it's killing me. I'm exhausted, fed up with having to put in so much extra work, all of it! I'm in at 7am most mornings, sometimes not leaving until late into the afternoon, working at home in the evenings, and well, I have a one day weekend. (I AM NOT WANTING TO DEBATE ABOUT HOW EASY US TEACHERS GET IT, BECAUSE WE DON'T, SO PLEASE!)
I just need help trying to find a new direction, my health is suffering, and my life, well it could be so much better. I'd love a job where I can leave work, in work, anyone got any tips on where I could possibly start?
Jen xo
(PS I become an Australia Citizen on the 23rd May, so that might broaden the possibilities?! I also have 5 years experience as a part-time police officer, from when I lived back in Northern Ireland.)
I just need help trying to find a new direction, my health is suffering, and my life, well it could be so much better. I'd love a job where I can leave work, in work, anyone got any tips on where I could possibly start?
Jen xo
(PS I become an Australia Citizen on the 23rd May, so that might broaden the possibilities?! I also have 5 years experience as a part-time police officer, from when I lived back in Northern Ireland.)
#17
Re: QUITTING TEACHING - Where do I start?
I thought you were going into customs/border security stuff?
#18
Joined: Jun 2006
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Re: QUITTING TEACHING - Where do I start?
Public servant. It's getting harder to leave work at work. With leave loading you still won't get near the holidays.
Ok, so I'm in my 13th year of Primary Teaching, and I'm not going to deny it, it's killing me. I'm exhausted, fed up with having to put in so much extra work, all of it! I'm in at 7am most mornings, sometimes not leaving until late into the afternoon, working at home in the evenings, and well, I have a one day weekend. (I AM NOT WANTING TO DEBATE ABOUT HOW EASY US TEACHERS GET IT, BECAUSE WE DON'T, SO PLEASE!)
I just need help trying to find a new direction, my health is suffering, and my life, well it could be so much better. I'd love a job where I can leave work, in work, anyone got any tips on where I could possibly start?
Jen xo
(PS I become an Australia Citizen on the 23rd May, so that might broaden the possibilities?! I also have 5 years experience as a part-time police officer, from when I lived back in Northern Ireland.)
I just need help trying to find a new direction, my health is suffering, and my life, well it could be so much better. I'd love a job where I can leave work, in work, anyone got any tips on where I could possibly start?
Jen xo
(PS I become an Australia Citizen on the 23rd May, so that might broaden the possibilities?! I also have 5 years experience as a part-time police officer, from when I lived back in Northern Ireland.)
#19
Re: QUITTING TEACHING - Where do I start?
If you're on a salary package, you don't even get leave loading But a lot of larger local governments allow you to purchase additional annual leave, up to 4 weeks extra in mine - it's deducted from your pay fortnightly, sort of like a leave lay-by. There's always the disclaimer that taking an extended period of annual leave can't be too disruptive to the business area (cue for make sure you give staff plenty of professional development opportunities so they can step into your role if they want to)
#20
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Re: QUITTING TEACHING - Where do I start?
Almost teaching levels of holiday
If you're on a salary package, you don't even get leave loading But a lot of larger local governments allow you to purchase additional annual leave, up to 4 weeks extra in mine - it's deducted from your pay fortnightly, sort of like a leave lay-by. There's always the disclaimer that taking an extended period of annual leave can't be too disruptive to the business area (cue for make sure you give staff plenty of professional development opportunities so they can step into your role if they want to)
#21
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Re: QUITTING TEACHING - Where do I start?
I kind of feel the same way. I have worked in the Uni sector for 9 years and have wanted to get out for 5 years. I even got a Masters degree in Transport Planning. But, of course no employer cares about your qualifications they only want relevant work experience.
So my advice is don't look at doing something wildly different to what you are doing now because it is highly unlikely an employer would even look at you.
So my advice is don't look at doing something wildly different to what you are doing now because it is highly unlikely an employer would even look at you.
#22
Re: QUITTING TEACHING - Where do I start?
I kind of feel the same way. I have worked in the Uni sector for 9 years and have wanted to get out for 5 years. I even got a Masters degree in Transport Planning. But, of course no employer cares about your qualifications they only want relevant work experience.
So my advice is don't look at doing something wildly different to what you are doing now because it is highly unlikely an employer would even look at you.
So my advice is don't look at doing something wildly different to what you are doing now because it is highly unlikely an employer would even look at you.
Until of course you have lots of experience but none of the formal qualifications...
S
#23
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Re: QUITTING TEACHING - Where do I start?
I kind of feel the same way. I have worked in the Uni sector for 9 years and have wanted to get out for 5 years. I even got a Masters degree in Transport Planning. But, of course no employer cares about your qualifications they only want relevant work experience.
So my advice is don't look at doing something wildly different to what you are doing now because it is highly unlikely an employer would even look at you.
So my advice is don't look at doing something wildly different to what you are doing now because it is highly unlikely an employer would even look at you.
#24
Re: QUITTING TEACHING - Where do I start?
I would say Supply Teaching too. Was speaking to a teacher on the weekend who's been working in supply and decided to go for a permanent position when offered to her this year. She's regretting it as she had constant work when doing supply, but didn't have to do report writing, marking and all the other "extra" outside of school hours type stuff. She's going back to supply when her contract is up at the end of the year because she's worn out already.
#25
Re: QUITTING TEACHING - Where do I start?
Ok, so I'm in my 13th year of Primary Teaching, and I'm not going to deny it, it's killing me. I'm exhausted, fed up with having to put in so much extra work, all of it! I'm in at 7am most mornings, sometimes not leaving until late into the afternoon, working at home in the evenings, and well, I have a one day weekend. (I AM NOT WANTING TO DEBATE ABOUT HOW EASY US TEACHERS GET IT, BECAUSE WE DON'T, SO PLEASE!)
I just need help trying to find a new direction, my health is suffering, and my life, well it could be so much better. I'd love a job where I can leave work, in work, anyone got any tips on where I could possibly start?
Jen xo
(PS I become an Australia Citizen on the 23rd May, so that might broaden the possibilities?! I also have 5 years experience as a part-time police officer, from when I lived back in Northern Ireland.)
I just need help trying to find a new direction, my health is suffering, and my life, well it could be so much better. I'd love a job where I can leave work, in work, anyone got any tips on where I could possibly start?
Jen xo
(PS I become an Australia Citizen on the 23rd May, so that might broaden the possibilities?! I also have 5 years experience as a part-time police officer, from when I lived back in Northern Ireland.)
#28
Re: QUITTING TEACHING - Where do I start?
I kind of feel the same way. I have worked in the Uni sector for 9 years and have wanted to get out for 5 years. I even got a Masters degree in Transport Planning. But, of course no employer cares about your qualifications they only want relevant work experience.
So my advice is don't look at doing something wildly different to what you are doing now because it is highly unlikely an employer would even look at you.
So my advice is don't look at doing something wildly different to what you are doing now because it is highly unlikely an employer would even look at you.
I can empathise with the OP. I was in adult teaching for 16 years - 10 years in the UK and 6 in Australia. 18 months ago I left teaching and now work in community safety a career which is wildly different. My new employer was specifically looking for life skills.
I love my new new job - 12 hour shifts which roughly equate to 3.2 days a week so plenty of time off and when I leave work I never take work home. My employer recognises my graduate status which means my salary progression is fast tracked. The overtime opportunities are good and if I swop shifts I can easily get 2 x 3 week holidays a year without eating too much into my holiday entitlement.
My only regret is not changing careers earlier. I was 49 when I made the switch.
#29
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Re: QUITTING TEACHING - Where do I start?
13 years is quite a lot of teaching experience. Maybe you could find a job with the Education Department, or maybe make a go for the Deputy Principal to Principal career track, which will get you away from the classroom.
#30
Re: QUITTING TEACHING - Where do I start?
Kind of why I suggested the training market. The teaching skills are valid and the area is adjacent - I'd suggest 'customer focus' as an area, which seems virtually missing from the Australian mindset.