I suffered a breakdown a year ago due to postnatal depression. I had 6 months off work and returned just before the summer holidays (secondary).
I’m starting to feel like teaching isn’t for me anymore. I used to have so much energy and patience. Now I’m struggling. I just don’t have the energy or patience to cope with constant low level disruption and the neediness of pupils currently. For my own sanity, I need to get out. I need more calmness in my life and to be gentle on myself.
But what would I do? Moving schools won’t help as my school is one of the best in the area in terms of behaviour. I’m very rural (nearest city is 2hrs away). My background is Biology / marine biology. The dream would be a museum guide but I have a young family, mortgage and can’t afford a huge pay drop. I love working with young people but can’t do anything like support work due to my own mental health.
Any suggestions of some jobs to hunt for that have good transferable skills from education?