Bye Teaching

Natalie Elvin
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Bye Teaching

Bye Teaching is a podcast to help burnt out teachers make a plan to leave teaching and learn how to run their own business. Episodes are published weekly during UK term time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 2024/11/25

    Becoming a proofreader - with Melanie Cotton

    This week we’re chatting to freelance proofreader, Melanie Cotton. Melanie taught French and Spanish during a 25-year career in the same secondary school before retraining as a proofreader and leaving to focus on her business, Argentum Proofreading, four years ago.  She helps self-publishing authors, independent publishers and businesses of all shapes and sizes share their words with complete confidence. She has clients across the globe but is based in Cheshire. We talk about: Melanie’s teaching experience and how she leftTraining to be a proofreader, gaining accreditation, and starting to build her businessGetting clients and referral networkingInvesting in a professional websiteEstablishing a consistent incomeGetting clients from LinkedInWhat you can earn as a proofreader and pricing your workRunning a business and wearing all the hatsMelanie’s advice for those looking to leave teaching and set up their own business Have a look at Melanie’s website for her proofreading business:  www.argentumproofreading.co.uk or say hello to her on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-cotton  I’d also recommend a look at her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@routesoutofteaching4635 where she interviews ex teachers about how they left teaching and what they’re doing now. —-------- Don’t forget to hit ‘subscribe’ in your podcast player and recommend the podcast to other teachers you know.    Follow us on Instagram: @byeteachinguk or connect with me on LinkedIn    Sign up for our newsletter. This podcast was produced and edited by Simon Elvin - say hello to him over on LinkedIn   Music by Escape from the Giant Bubble Follow them on Instagram @escape_from_the_giant_bubble   Got a question you’d like answering on the podcast? Email me and let me know at hello@byeteaching.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 小时

  2. 2024/11/18

    Building a tutoring business - with Caroline Bowmer

    Today we are joined by Caroline Bowmer, who left a 15 year career in science teaching in 2019 to start her own business, Alchemy Education, an online education company.  Caroline and her team use a transformative programme of tutoring, exam technique and mindset coaching to help students to reach their potential and get their best possible GCSE and A Level exam results. We talk about: Caroline’s teaching experience and how much she loved being a teacherHow grief can make you reconsider your career pathThe need for flexible working when you have a young familyHow teaching isn’t a very family friendly careerBuilding a tutoring business as a side projectGrowing her business to replace and exceed her teaching salaryManaging a team of tutorsThe importance of mindset and a strong support networkRecognising your transferable skillsLeaving teaching and building a life that is more balanced and rewarding You can find Caroline’s website here: https://alchemy-education.com/ Say hello to Caroline on LinkedIn Follow Alchem Education on Instagram —-------- Don’t forget to hit ‘subscribe’ in your podcast player and recommend the podcast to other teachers you know.    Follow us on Instagram: @byeteachinguk   Sign up for our newsletter. This podcast was produced and edited by Simon Elvin - say hello to him over on LinkedIn   Music by Escape from the Giant Bubble Follow them on Instagram @escape_from_the_giant_bubble   Got a question you’d like answering on the podcast? Email me and let me know at hello@byeteaching.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    32 分钟

  3. 2024/10/07

    Becoming a ghostwriter and thought leadership consultant - with Victoria Doxat

    This week, I talk to Victoria Doxat. Victoria is a thought leadership consultant and ghostwriter who left a 17 year teaching career this year to focus entirely on her business. She works with corporates and multinationals and specialises in planning, writing and editing whitepapers, expert articles and bylined articles for senior executives.  We discuss: Victoria’s experience teaching GCSE and A Level philosophyGetting involved with a unionChallenges and rewards of teaching and union workTransitioning into freelance writingBuilding a successful freelance businessVictoria’s current work and client baseAdvice for teachers considering a career change Take a look at Victoria’s website: www.victoriadoxat.com Say hi to her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-doxat/  —-------- Don’t forget to hit ‘subscribe’ in your podcast player and recommend the podcast to other teachers you know.    Follow us on Instagram: @byeteachinguk   Sign up for our weekly newsletter. This podcast was produced and edited by Simon Elvin - say hello to him over on LinkedIn   Music by Escape from the Giant Bubble Follow them on Instagram @escape_from_the_giant_bubble   Got a question you’d like answering on the podcast? Email me and let me know at hello@byeteaching.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    51 分钟

  4. 2024/09/30

    Retraining as a coach - with Jenny Sharp

    Today I catch up with Jenny Sharp. Jenny is a career coach who left a career as a computing teacher shortly after the pandemic to retrain as a life and business coach.  She now enjoys a multi-faceted, blended career featuring coaching, counselling and mentoring, maths tutoring, and computing teacher education.  In her coaching business she specialises in working with women who want help with their career confidence, motivation and direction. Her clients range from teachers to product owners and managing directors across the UK and beyond from her base in North Yorkshire. We chat about: Jenny’s teaching journeyHer decision to leaveWorking for STEM LearningRetraining as a coachThe difference between coaching and mentoringChoosing the right coaching courseChallenges and strategies for building a coaching businessAdvice for teachers considering a career change Jenny’s website is: www.jennysharp.co.uk  Say hello to her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennysharpcoaching/ Follow her on TikTok: @jennysharpcareercoaching  Connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-sharp-coaching/  —---------------- Don’t forget to hit ‘subscribe’ in your podcast player and recommend the podcast to other teachers you know.    Follow us on Instagram: @byeteachinguk   Sign up for our weekly newsletter. This podcast was produced and edited by Simon Elvin - say hello to him over on LinkedIn   Music by Escape from the Giant Bubble Follow them on Instagram @escape_from_the_giant_bubble   Got a question you’d like answering on the podcast? Email me and let me know at hello@byeteaching.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36 分钟

  5. 2024/09/23

    When a change in circumstances forces your hand - with James Ball

    Kicking off a brand new series is an interview with James Ball.  James spent twenty years as a history teacher, head of history and head of humanities in schools in the West Midlands.  He has been writing textbooks since 2008 and a change in circumstances recently precipitated him leaving the classroom to begin writing full-time.  He now lives in Copenhagen with his partner and daughter and authors textbooks, popular history books, educational blogs and articles. He also creates teaching resources for a range of charities. In this interview we talk through: James’ teaching journey and early careerThe challenges of teaching and financial strainHis transition to writing textbooksBalancing teaching with family lifeLeaving teaching and embracing freelancing Visit James’ website (www.ballpointcopy.co.uk). Say hello to him on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/ballpointcopy). You can also have a look at his textbooks on  medicine and Henry VIII  and the American West and America, 1920-73 , read his article about dual coding and another about the impact of the history curriculum review. You can also listen to him on this podcast for Oxford University Press.  ============ Don’t forget to hit ‘subscribe’ in your podcast player and recommend the podcast to other teachers you know.    Follow us on Instagram: @byeteachinguk This podcast was produced and edited by Simon Elvin - say hello to him over on LinkedIn   Music by Escape from the Giant Bubble Follow them on Instagram @escape_from_the_giant_bubble   Got a question you’d like answering on the podcast? Email me and let me know at hello@byeteaching.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48 分钟

  6. 2024/09/06

    Believing in yourself without ego, with Jo Millet

    This week I catch up with Jo Millet.  Jo is an ex head of department and former history and politics teacher from London. She joined teaching through Teach First, then spent 8 years in both state and independent schools.  Jo lives in Bristol and now runs her own marketing agency, Lean Content. She’s the host of two podcasts and is setting up another business in 2024. She's also written a few books on marketing and does stand up comedy in her spare time.  Jo and I talk about: The importance of self belief without egoHow it’s easier to start than you realiseStruggling with being the little fishGetting fired from her first job out of teachingStarting again from the bottomNot giving upBeing glad she was a teacher but also really glad she left You can find Jo on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jo-millett/) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/jo_millett/). Or you can visit her website (https://leancontent.co.uk/) and listen to her podcast Niche Upon a Star on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/164BdOCvIXOBxVztUR9pXs) or Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/niche-upon-a-star/id1724724440). —---------------- Don’t forget to hit ‘subscribe’ in your podcast player and recommend the podcast to other teachers you know.    Follow us on Instagram: @byeteachinguk   Sign up for our weekly newsletter. This podcast was produced and edited by Simon Elvin - say hello to him over on LinkedIn   Music by Escape from the Giant Bubble Follow them on Instagram @escape_from_the_giant_bubble   Got a question you’d like answering on the podcast? Email me and let me know at hello@byeteaching.co.uk       Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    51 分钟

  7. 2024/07/19

    From teacher to learning designer, to sustainability gamechanger, with Helen Hill

    This week I’m chatting to an ex colleague of mine, Helen Hill.  Helen is the founder of UnlikelyGenius™️ and co-founder of Be The Future. She is an all-around creative, providing writing, design & illustration, and learning tech. She left teaching after being diagnosed with MS and feeling pushed out as a result of a toxic environment.  She now wants to shake up our outdated education system from the outside and support our overstretched teachers to teach about tough topics like climate change, world events, and mental health. Helen and I talk about many things, including:  toxic work environmentsbeing pushed out of jobsneurodiversity and invisible disabilitiesand getting into learning design as an ex teacher.  You can find Helen on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenhill/)  and Instagram (@unlikelygenius & @bethfuture.earth. Check out her websites for Unlikely Genius (https://www.unlikelygenius.com/)  and Be the Future (https://www.bethefuture.earth/). And, I highly recommend her book, Falling off the Ladder.  ======== Don’t forget to hit ‘subscribe’ in your podcast player and recommend the podcast to other teachers you know.    Follow us on Instagram: @byeteachinguk   Sign up for our weekly newsletter. This podcast was produced and edited by Simon Elvin - say hello to him over on LinkedIn   Music by Escape from the Giant Bubble Follow them on Instagram @escape_from_the_giant_bubble   Got a question you’d like answering on the podcast? Email me and let me know at hello@byeteaching.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 分钟

  8. 2024/06/28

    Finding a better work-life balance, with Kerry Quinn

    This week I catch up with Kerry Quinn. Kerry is a social media strategist and content creator who left a 14-year teaching career to start her own business, The Teacher Marketer.  Listen in to find out how Kerry said goodbye to teacher stress and burn out in search of a better work-life balance.  Say hi to Kerry on Instagram @the_teacher_marketer, join her Facebook group Teachers in Business, or download her free 90 day content planner. ======== Don’t forget to hit ‘subscribe’ in your podcast player and recommend the podcast to other teachers you know.    Follow us on Instagram: @byeteachinguk   Sign up for our weekly newsletter. This podcast was produced and edited by Simon Elvin - say hello to him over on LinkedIn   Music by Escape from the Giant Bubble Follow them on Instagram @escape_from_the_giant_bubble   Got a question you’d like answering on the podcast? Email me and let me know at hello@byeteaching.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    58 分钟
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Bye Teaching is a podcast to help burnt out teachers make a plan to leave teaching and learn how to run their own business. Episodes are published weekly during UK term time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • 创作者
    Natalie Elvin
  • 活跃年份
    2024年
  • 单集
    20
  • 分级
    儿童不宜
  • 版权
    © Natalie Elvin
  • 节目网站
    Bye Teaching

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