Do i need to suck it up or leave?

[Tigerlily1985]

I have felt at a crossroads in my a career for a few years now (since having kids really). I am in an SLT role in a big Trust so have a lot of variety in my role however I find it quite boring. I don't feel challenged and come home wondering if education is where I should be. The problem is its all I've ever known and I wouldn't have a clue of what to do instead.
My career is heading towards headship so it might be that is the next step that I need to energise me again but it's a big gamble.
It's really getting me down now as I feel like I should be grateful that I have worked hard for a well paid job that is flexible around the kids. I don't have the stresses of teaching everyday but I cant wait for the day to end!

Only you really know the answer to that. Only you really know what would be best for you.

Sit down have a talk with your family. Make a notebook that has some ideas of other careers or headship. Write down the pros and cons of both.

You’ll find that you already know the answer! Your post alone gives you some food for thought.

Good luck

Thanks for the reply. I must already know the answer and the right thing for me but I have been thinking about it so much that it is now very blurred. I don't trust the I won't make a snap decision just because I need something to change....then I may make the wrong decision.
I think there is a lot of pressure to progress when that's what I have been working for but realising that I may want something else.

Have you considered moving back to classroom teaching? As I progressed, I realised I wasn't happy and after many years, got a job back as a mainscale teacher. I am much happier now.

I felt the same after being a deputy for a long time. I was very against being a head but it became clear that that was the next step for me. I took the plunge and haven’t looked back. Headship is hard but it revitalised me and has given me the challenge I needed.

Thanks for the replys.

Olivo- I definitely don't want to be back in the classroom full time. I, of course, enjoy spending time with the children but this isn't for me anymore.

Yellowmelloe2- I wonder if this is what is right for me but maybe in a few years time when my children are older. I need more challenge but can't help but think about having a job that is more flexible where I have more ownership.

It really impacts me when I am not feeling fulfilled at work. I feel like I am doing a rubbish job and just don't care about it-I hate feeling like that!

If I were you I’d keep half an eye on the job adverts. I didn’t apply for anything until a headship appeared that really suited me. Local and the type of school I wanted to work in. I took the decision to apply and felt that, if it was right for me, then they’d appoint me, which they did! I love it (most of the time!)