I want to leave the teaching profession

[PennyA92]

Hello,

This is my first thread and was just seeking some advice, and maybe some reassurance…

I am a 31 year old female primary school teacher, and have been one for 8/9 years. In the past couple of years, I have struggled with my mental health, anxiety due to the stress of work and (unfortunately) feeling uncomfortable working with my headteacher.
As a result of this, I have fallen out of love with teaching, leaving me feeling lost and anxious again.

I am keen to try something new, and desperate for change. I’d be willing to lose the holidays and take a pay cut should I have to, just to be happier again.

I was wondering if anyone has experienced similar emotions/feelings in their career?

Many thanks, x

Already on this one, thank you! 😊 x

I was not a teacher myself, I worked in the school office, I left and started my own children's Coding franchise (TechyTots) we have franchisees that have left teaching and now run there own children's coding franchise.
There are lots of opportunities for teachers, your skills are invaluable.
Have a look at the Did Teach website & the Facebook group life after teaching. There is lots of advice and teachers on similar situations who can offer support.

@PennyA92

I know it's an older thread but I was
Just googling for people escaping teaching and wondered if you did and what you're doing now?