Do you feel trapped in teaching?
Are you desperate for more flexibility and free time?
group programme
'Free from Teaching' is your ticket out of teaching and towards a new life that works for you and your family.
The ultimate support system that will help you to identify what you want to do next and how to get there.
A structured programme consisting of live taught modules and support sessions to maximise outcomes.
Do you wake up most days wishing there was a way out of teaching?
Have you ‘had enough’ but just don’t have the time or energy to do something about it?
Do you drag yourself to each holiday only to spend the time off ill, recovering, or catching up on work?
Are you craving a more balanced life, like the ones you see others living?
How many of these have you said, or thought, lately . . ?
There just aren’t enough hours in the day for everything that needs to be done.
By the time I stop work, it’s often late in the evening and I have no time or energy left for my own family.
I can’t remember when I last went out on a weeknight.
When socialising with my family or friends, I’m distracted by the thought of the work I need to do when I get home.
I can’t get time off to see my own children in their school plays, or sports days.
I sacrifice time with my partner, children, parents, or friends for my work.
Do any of the following resonate with you . . ?
My workload is excessive and I am constantly stressed.
I don’t feel respected as a professional anymore.
I no longer have the freedom to be creative in my teaching – I can’t decide what or how I teach.
I am made to feel like I am under-performing. Nothing I do is ever enough.
I am frustrated at the lack of funding, resources and support available in schools that make it harder to do my job effectively.
Some of the things I am told to do conflict with my values.
I am unable to switch off from work.
You are not alone!
Increasing numbers of fed-up teachers are leaving the teaching profession for a more balanced life . . .
. . . and you could be one of them!
Now, imagine having all of this...
A job with professional boundaries and expectations, defined hours and no working for free.
Work-free evenings and weekends to spend as you wish.
Able to take time for yourself and your family when needed (school events, hospital appointments, etc).
A civilised working environment with downtime during the day to reflect and plan.
The capacity to take care of your health – time to plan and prepare meals, take exercise, and sleep well.
Annual leave to suit you and your family’s needs (Weekday wedding? Long weekend away? Childcare issues? No problem!).
The possibility of flexible working, which may include term-time only contracts, flexi-time, and compressed hours.
Remembering who you really are beneath the teacher life that has consumed you…and needing to find new hobbies!
I know what you’re thinking…this all sounds great, but how can I make it happen? Maybe you don’t know where to begin?
Perhaps you don’t believe you can do it, that it’s only for other people?
Well, I’m here to show you that you can do it, that you can have everything you want, that it’s not just for the lucky few, and I’ll even show you how it’s done!
I know you are short on time – if there’s one thing teachers need more of, it’s time!
I have done all of the research and preparation for you so you don’t have to, and can just focus your energy on putting your plans into action.
My step-by-step ‘EMPOWER’ system will provide you with the tools you need to get started on your journey.
We will explore a wide range of income options to enable you to pinpoint the route you want to take, helping you to focus on designing your future the way you want it.
Together, we will work on developing your skills and confidence to maximise your opportunities.
You will be supported every step of the way to make sure you have everything you need to succeed to make your exit from teaching and move on to a happier,
well-balanced life.
Introducing . . .
group programme
to help you start your journey out of teaching
you Will Learn To . . .
Create a clear vision for the future
Recognise barriers and blockers and know how to address them
Use mindset strategies to develop resilience and confidence
Explore opportunities beyond teaching and identify the path that is right for you
Identify the steps necessary to reach your chosen outcome (whether employed or self-employed) and how to achieve them
Optimise your employability
Recognise the importance of self-care and know how to manage your energy levels ·
Create your personalised exit plan
Is this you?
Is this you?
"I want to leave teaching and lead a more balanced life, but . . ."
"I want to leave teaching and lead a more balanced life, but . . ."
I feel overwhelmed by the size of the task ahead and don’t know where to start;
I don’t have the time or energy needed to start this mission from the beginning;
I don’t believe I have any / enough transferable skills;
I don’t know what else I could do;
I don’t have the confidence right now to take action;
I am worried what people will think;
I don’t think I can manage without the school holidays;
I don’t think I’ll be able to match my current income;
I am worried I will have wasted my training and experience so far.
This programme can help you!
This programme can help you!
About the programme . . .
I have taken the most effective elements of my one-to-one programme and made it into a course format, enabling me to help more people at a time (because you want help now, not when spaces are available!) This format also provides a more affordable option than one-to-one coaching.
The 8-week programme consists of a combination of live taught sessions (8 modules, of which 3 are optional, depending on your preferred route), drop-ins / Q&A sessions, and a private Facebook group. The programme has been developed to provide timely support for teachers who are working towards resigning by the next deadline. By the end of the delivered sessions, you will have a clear exit plan and will be ready to start taking action.
The weekly modules will be delivered live through Zoom and will be recorded so if you are unable to attend live you can always catch up later.
In addition to the taught modules, there are regular live drop-in sessions to provide extra support as well as the opportunity for Q&A.
I have taken the most effective elements of my one-to-one programme and made it into a course format, enabling me to help more people at a time (because you want help now, not when spaces are available!) This format also provides a more affordable option than one-to-one coaching.
The 8-week programme consists of a combination of live taught sessions (8 modules, of which 3 are optional, depending on your preferred route), drop-ins / Q&A sessions, and a private Facebook group. The programme has been developed to provide timely support for teachers who are working towards resigning by the next deadline. By the end of the delivered sessions, you will have a clear exit plan and will be ready to start taking action.
The weekly modules will be delivered live through Zoom and will be recorded so if you are unable to attend live you can always catch up later.
In addition to the taught modules, there are regular live drop-in sessions to provide extra support as well as the opportunity for Q&A.
course content
course content
The course offers 8 taught modules in addition to regular drop-in support sessions.
Modules 5 -7 are optional, depending on the route you want to take. You are welcome to attend all optional modules if you wish, or if you are undecided on your route.
The taught modules
1) Introduction – setting the scene for the rest of the programme, barriers and blockers, creating your vision
2) Mindset strategies, confidence and energy management – making sure you are in the right place, both physically and emotionally, for the journey ahead
3) Exploring options available – What choices do you have? What do you need? What will work for you?
4) Time management techniques / prioritising and getting started on strategy
5) Optional module: Jobs – options, applications, tips, where to look
6) Optional module: Business – options, case studies, getting started
7) Optional module: Tuition – introduction to setting up and practical tips
8) Review strategy – add the details. Identify clear steps.
The investment
This is the first time the programme will run in this new format. Therefore, a special introductory rate will apply:
£150
This includes:
8 live content delivery sessions
Regular drop-in support sessions
Bonuses (see below)
Private Facebook group
Plus . . . check out these bonuses!
FREE 45 minute one-to-one session (value £75) for the first three people to complete checkout *1
FREE mindset support kit (value £17)
Access to reduced-rate one-to-one coaching, focusing on areas of your choosing. Reduced rate for 2 x 45-minute sessions = £120 (value £150) *2
*1 Bonus one-to-one session to be taken during the 8 week programme dates.
*1 Bonus one-to-one session to be taken during the programme dates
*2 Limited availability. (Standard rate for one-to-one sessions: 45 min £75; 60 min £99)
*2 Limited availability. (Standard rate for one-to-one sessions: 45 min £75; 60 min £99)
about me . . .
about me . . .
I’m Julia, mum of two, ex-teacher and founder of
‘Free from Teaching’.
After a successful twenty-three-year career, which included several leadership and subject responsibility roles, I found myself becoming increasingly disillusioned with teaching.
Eventually, during a period of illness, aware that my workload had become unsustainable, I was forced to re-evaluate my life.
Although I had thought about leaving teaching for some time, I never really believed that I could make it happen. But once I made the decision to take action, I set about creating and working through a structured exit plan, which (cutting a long story short) eventually resulted in me being offered several jobs in a short space of time.
Within just a few months of making the decision, I was thriving in a new role outside of teaching, alongside running a successful business.
I began to be approached for advice and support by others who were hoping to leave teaching and I soon realised that many teachers wanted to do the same but didn’t know how, or simply lacked the confidence to believe they could (teaching seems to have a habit of doing this to teachers).
This is what led to the creation of this programme, the one I wish had been available when I started this journey myself, the one that would have saved me hours of research and planning and stopped me feeling like I was on my own.
I am grateful that I now have a life where family and leisure time fits comfortably around my work commitments, a life where weekends are free to spend as I choose, a life where going out on weekday evenings is now possible. In my spare time (yes, it really exists!) I enjoy walking, reading, cooking, holidays, and spending time with friends and family. I have not once looked back with regret.
I am passionate about helping teachers who feel trapped in their current jobs, to find their way out of teaching, on their own terms, and create a better work-life balance.
If it’s time to start putting yourself first, if you want to take back control of your career and design your future the way you want it to be, you are in the right place.
Whether you want to find a new career, set up your own business, or even if you don’t know what you want yet, this programme will support you to explore your options and develop the confidence and knowledge you need to take action towards a positive future.
SUCCESS STORIES...
SUCCESS STORIES...
"I knew I needed to get out of teaching, but I felt overwhelmed by the thought of finding another job and I just didn’t know where to start.
Julia helped me to break everything down into manageable chunks and I soon began to make progress towards my goal, eventually being offered a job that meets all my needs.
I am now in my final weeks of teaching and really excited to start my new role out of teaching in September.
I am really grateful for the support as I know I wouldn’t have achieved this so quickly on my own.
Thank you!"
Louise
Primary Teacher
As soon as I made contact with Julia, I felt like a weight had been lifted and I started to feel optimistic about the future.
Sarah
Secondary Teacher
"As the main wage earner, I felt like I was stuck in teaching and could not find an alternative that would work around my family. After speaking to Julia about my predicament, we explored the options available to me and I started to think about private tuition, initially to run alongside my teaching job whilst I got established.
Julia was able to support me with the steps I needed to take to get set up, including the business side, such as terms and conditions, insurance, registering as a sole trader, etc; and then the more practical side of how to promote my business and finding clients, etc. The sessions encouraged me to work out what I wanted to do as well as supporting me to get started on my venture.
I was apprehensive at first because of the risk involved, but Julia helped me to see that I could take small steps towards growing my business, whilst keeping my salary coming in. I now have enough clients for September to justify me leaving my teaching role, less than six months after getting started!
If you are unsure of what you want your next role to be, I would recommend signing up for some sessions with Julia and she will help you to get clarity and start putting your plans into action!"
James
Primary Teacher
Frequently Asked Questions . . .
when do the live sessions start?
The first live session will be delivered on TBC (UK time) via Zoom. You will be sent the joining link via email before the session. Please look out for this in case it goes to your junk folder!
i won't be available on these dates. can i still access the course and support?
Yes, all sessions will be recorded and available for you to view at your leisure. The group support sessions will run over the course of 8 weeks, so you will be able to attend the ones that work for you.
How much time will i need to allow for the modules?
The sessions themselves last between 30-60 mins. The sessions will be recorded, which means you can decide to start them whenever you like, so if you don’t have time right now, you can view them when you are ready. The drop-in sessions are not recorded but you can choose to attend as many or as few as you like. Likewise, how much or how little you engage with the Facebook group is entirely up to you. The actual task of applying for jobs, working on your interview skills, or starting a business is going to take time, and it goes without saying that the more effort you put in, the quicker you will reap the rewards. Part of the course looks at strategies to support with time management and prioritising, as I know how short of time teachers are. Also, because so much of the groundwork has been done for you, and because you will have support with many of the tasks during and following the sessions, you will be much more focused on the steps needed to be taken, and this makes the total time needed considerably less than if you were doing it alone.
do i have to attend all drop-in group sessions?
Not at all! You can attend as many as you like, all of them or none of them - whatever works for you! The drop-in sessions are optional and are designed for you to pop along with any questions or challenges you are facing. Most people will not attend all of them, but you are welcome to do so if you wish.
Can you guarantee that I will be successful in finding the job I want, or creating a successful business?
What you get out of the course will depend on how much you put in to it. You will be given all of the information and support you need to make this happen but the key to your success will be in how well and consistently you apply the learning.
The investment
£150
This includes:
Regular drop-in support sessions
Bonuses (see below)
Private Facebook group
Plus . . . check out these bonuses!
FREE 45 minute one-to-one session (value £75) for the first three people to complete checkout *1
FREE mindset support kit (value £17)
Access to reduced-rate one-to-one coaching, focusing on areas of your choosing. Reduced rate for 2 x 45-minute sessions = £120 (value £150) *2
*1 Bonus one-to-one session to be taken during the programme dates.
*2 Limited availability. (Standard rate for one-to-one sessions: 45 min £75; 60 min £99).
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