I'm done and need out.

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After 10 years I am done and want out of the profession.

Covid has changed things in more way than one. I have no enjoyment left in my role at all. I'm dreaming about reasons why I don't have to go in. I dread every day. It's not a good place to be.

I had my first child two years ago and that changed things dramatically. I returned part time but I just don't have the same drive and ambition I had before. Behaviour is at an all time low and I feel incredibly unsupported.

We can manage on a lower income just about.

I am expecting our second baby in October. I have a year to try and organise myself and maybe do some courses to bulk up my cv. I realise I will have to go back but intend to leave as soon as I can.

I've been thinking admin style roles as I'm good at it and already do lots. I have good negotiation skills. I am computer literate. Excellent organisation skills. Open to anything really.

How do people retrain? What sort of things should I be looking at? How do I access courses etc?

If you're interested in admin, then university admin might be a good fit, they often take ex-teachers. I think it's quite competitive to get into, but it sounds like you could sell yourself for the role on your CV. You don't need to retrain to do it, just get onto the job websites of any universities within commuting distance and then apply.

Get on the civil service website as well. Loads of admin roles. A friend of mine works at HMRC and she says they have loads of ex-teachers working there.