Career Break
Curious about returning to the classroom after a caring-related career break? Or wondering whether returning after an extended period away is a realistic possibility? Hear from our community of colleagues who have taken a break to contribute to the world of education in a more flexible way, or have returned to the classroom after a year or more away.
Great Things! … when it’s right for me and my family
Former Assistant Headteacher and SENCO, Paige Griffin describes how she navigated her passion for leadership and her desire to spend more time with her son and discovered contentment rather than conflict.
Missing the Buzz of the Classroom
English teacher and mum of twins, Sondos Bowker shares how she stayed in touch with the profession during her break away from teaching and stepped back into the classroom four years later.
Holding on to Hope
English Teacher, middle leader and #WomenEd network lead, Annabella Zanetti explores the importance of resilience and acknowledging progress when looking to return to the classroom following an extended maternity career break.
Lockdown, Babies and Books
FE Lecturer, Jonny Key explains how his period of furlough during the 2020-21 pandemic coincided with the birth of his second daughter and gave him the time to write a book, improving his own teaching practice in the process.
Listening to My Body and Mind
Listen to Prairna Sharma as she shares the reasons she chose to take a career break, as well as how she found and prepared for the perfect school for her when she decided to return.
Confidence and Clarity
After four years out of the classroom and a sojourn in the US, Catherine Campbell, primary school teacher and mother of two describes how inspirational reading and a strategic approach to CPD helped her to regain her professional confidence.