Hi everyone,
I’ve reached a crossroads with my youngest about to start school in Sept. I’m very aware I will suddenly have much more time available again, and am keen to re-integrate work into my life again.
My main options are:
- Return to teaching Nursery/Reception.
- Nursery/Reception TA.
- Brand new career as a counsellor (something I’ve always had an interest in, have just started a course (fantastic to be studying again!), highly interesting!)
The easiest option would be to join my children’s school (where I’ve established a quasi-professional relationship over several years as a governor, already had 2 serious invitations from Head to apply for roles).
Feels like a ‘now or never’ though to properly pursue the counselling!
So my main questions are:
- How have you found returning to teaching after a longer gap?
- Does working as a teacher/TA help resolve the ongoing issues around lack of flexibility to attend your own child’s events?
- I don’t know any counsellors in real life- anyone who does it, would you recommend it? I don’t care if it pays less than teaching- I’m after a new passion project! I want to do something where I feel I am making a difference.
Any advice on these thoughts (or general hand-holding and encouragement 😂) would be greatly appreciated 😊