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The Pit Pony Podcast - Life After Teaching

Sharon Cawley and Sarah Dunwood

Sharon Cawley and Sarah Dunwood talk to former teachers about exiting from the classroom and thriving.Don"t forget to leave us a VOICEMAIL, quickly and easily at https://www.speakpipe.com/pitponypodcastSupport the podcast by buying us a coffee here:https://buymeacoffee.com/thepitponyclub

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21:38

018 - Pit Pony Jonny Millard - Chapter 3 - Reaching...

The Pit Pony Podcast - Life After Teaching ·

2024/12/24

In Chapter 3, Jonny Millard takes a courageous step as he reaches out for help, sharing his growing struggles with colleagues and leadership. Determined to salvage the passion he once had for teaching, Jonny recounts his desperate attempts to address the toxic environment that was taking a toll on his mental health.As the story unfolds, Jonny paints a vivid picture of his internal battle, the systemic issues within his school, and the harsh realities of a profession that often fails to suppor...

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25:20

017 - Pit Pony Jonny Millard - Chapter 2 - A Rapid...

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2024/12/24

In Chapter 2 of Jonny Millard's story, we follow his move to a new school with high hopes and ambition. However, unforeseen changes in leadership and department dynamics quickly create a challenging environment.Jonny shares how the arrival of a new head of history marked the beginning of a steady decline in his motivation and mental health. Through microaggressions, a lack of support, and poor management, his workplace became increasingly toxic, leaving him questioning his abilities and self-...

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18:48

019 - Pit Pony Jonny Millard - Chapter 4 - Breaking...

The Pit Pony Podcast - Life After Teaching ·

2024/12/24

In Chapter 4 of Jonny Millard’s story, we delve into one of the most harrowing aspects of his teaching career: the systemic barriers preventing him from leaving a toxic work environment. As Jonny recounts, the reliance on references and the coercive control exerted by his academy left him feeling trapped, unable to secure a fresh start despite his best efforts.With incredible vulnerability, Jonny shares the devastating loss of his grandfather and the emotional turmoil of navigating a job inte...

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51:51

020 - Pit Pony Jonny Millard - Chapter 5 - From The...

The Pit Pony Podcast - Life After Teaching ·

2024/12/24

In this final chapter of Jonny Millard’s gripping story, we witness his extraordinary transformation from being trapped in a toxic work environment to thriving as a successful entrepreneur. Jonny shares how he found freedom after leaving teaching, rediscovering his purpose and channeling his drive into building a thriving business.Through sheer determination and resilience, Jonny turned his skills as a teacher and leader into the foundation of a highly profitable and impactful fire safety com...

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015 - Hannah Jones - Classroom to Head of Prison...

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2024/12/17

In this heart-wrenching yet uplifting episode of the Pit Pony Podcast, we sit down with Hannah Jones, a former teacher whose passion for education carried her from the classroom to an extraordinary role as Head of Prison Education for England and Wales.Hannah’s story is one of resilience, determination, and transformation. With a family background rooted in education and years of teaching both abroad and in the UK, Hannah believed her future lay firmly in the classroom. However, a series of p...

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014 - Pit Pony Rae Dillon - Classroom to Copywriter

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2024/12/10

After 17 years in education, Rae Dillon made a bold decision to leave the classroom and step into a whole new world. In this episode, Rae shares her fascinating journey from teaching in the UK and China to becoming a successful copywriter, editor, and proofreader with her own business.Discover how teaching abroad gave Rae a unique perspective on education, why two and a half days of supply teaching confirmed her decision to leave the UK system, and how she transformed her love of writing into...

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013 - Pit Pony Nicole Bateman - Classroom to SEND...

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2024/12/03

After 11 years in the classroom, Nicole Bateman left teaching in 2021, seeking a new way to align her career with her family's needs and her personal passions. Today, she’s thriving as the Friendly SEND Advisor, making children’s activities more inclusive for those with special educational needs.Nicole shares her powerful journey, including the life-altering incident that shook her confidence, her struggles with balancing work and family, and how she transformed adversity into opportunity. Di...

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012 - Pit Pony Amy Meade - Classroom to Learning &...

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2024/11/26

After 14 years in teaching, from secondary English to primary leadership roles, Amy Meade’s journey out of the classroom is remarkable. Amy candidly shares the burnout that came with Ofsted pressures, the life-changing realisation that school didn’t have to own her, and how she stepped into a new career as a Learning and Development Manager. Through over 400 job applications, Amy’s resilience and adaptability are an inspiration to anyone contemplating a leap into life after teaching...

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011 - Pit Pony Rowena Hicks - Classroom to Author

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2024/11/19

Today, we’re joined by Rowena Hicks, who dedicated over 30 years to her role as a Deputy Head Teacher and SENCO in the London-Kent area. Teaching was Rowena's life - it was her passion, her calling, and she gave it her all, right up until the moment her own health signalled it was time to step back.Rowena opens up about the physical and emotional toll of being a people-pleaser in the world of education. From pushing through chronic stress to the realisation that her relentless work ethic was ...

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010 - Pit Pony Helen Taylor - Classroom to Cabin Crew

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2024/11/12

In this episode, we sit down with Helen Taylor, a former history teacher whose dedication to education was undeniable. Helen spent 18 years in teaching, finding joy in her students and a deep sense of purpose in the classroom. For years, she believed teaching was her lifelong path, pouring her energy and resources into her role.But after a gruelling stint with new pressures, overwhelming workloads, and the unrelenting demands of a system that left her burned out, Helen made the life-changing ...

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009 - Pit Pony James Terry - Classroom to Civil...

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2024/11/05

In this episode of the Pit Pony Podcast, we speak to the inspirational James Terry.James describes himself as “born to teach.” From his first work experience as a teacher in school, he knew it was his calling. For six years, he found joy and purpose in the classroom, creating an environment that felt like home. But after moving to a new school, James lasted only four terms before he handed his resignation to the head’s PA, never looking back.Join us as we follow James’s journey through the ne...

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008 - Pit Pony Vicky Thurkettle - Classroom to...

The Pit Pony Podcast - Life After Teaching ·

2024/10/29

In this compelling episode, we meet Vicky Thurkettle, a teacher who found more than a career in the classroom - she found purpose, family, and what she believed was her path for life. Known for her unwavering dedication, Vicky poured her heart into her work, shaping young lives and embracing each day as part of her own.But after returning from maternity leave, everything changed. Within just seven weeks, she made the unimaginable decision to leave the career she thought she’d never step away ...

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007 - Egg Rolls and Near-Misses - A Bonus Whatsapp...

The Pit Pony Podcast - Life After Teaching ·

2024/10/27

In this unexpected, laugh-out-loud bonus episode, we bring you a real-life message exchange from a loyal Pit Pony podcast listener who found herself in the most ridiculous situation - sitting at school pickup, having a peaceful moment with her egg roll, and then—bam!—hit by a car. You seriously can't make this up. Listen to the hilarious back-and-forth of Whatsapp messages, full of classic Pit Pony encouragement, a few teary moments, and the ultimate "you had to be there" twist.&nbs...

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006 - Bonus Episode - Facebook Jail Edition

The Pit Pony Podcast - Life After Teaching ·

2024/10/26

Hey everyone! Welcome to our pre, pre, pre-episode of the Pit Pony Podcast! We're sat here, Sunday 20th of October, 2024.So, why are we here today? Well, we’ve been planning The Pit Pony Podcast! We're talking to members of our Life After Teaching group about their incredible journeys out of the classroom, and we were all geared up to post about it... until Facebook threw us in jail. Yep, we’ve been “restricted” and can’t even post in our own group!But here’s the thing – we’re launching our p...

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002 - The Life After Teaching Pit Pony YouTube Video...

The Pit Pony Podcast - Life After Teaching ·

2024/10/23

Hello again! It’s Sharon and Sarah, back with another episode of the Pit Pony Podcast. Today, we’re sharing the behind-the-scenes story of the Pit Pony YouTube video, which somehow got over 100,000 views – despite a few technical hiccups (thanks, tech gods). Spoiler alert: it was almost a total disaster, but we made it through!What We Chat About:Tech Woes and Triumphs: So, picture this – we’re all set to record the famous Pit Pony video with our amazing friend Su Bowie, and right in the middl...

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004 - Pit Pony Sharon Cawley: From Teacher to CEO

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2024/10/23

In this episode, we’re thrilled to share Sharon's incredible journey from teacher to seven-figure business owner! 🎉 Sharon opens up about her transition from the classroom, where she once felt trapped as a “pit pony,” to building Conexus Tuition, a thriving business helping students and franchisees all across the UK.We dive into the highs, lows, and everything in between – from those early days of driving around in her Ford Mondeo for tutoring sessions to scaling her business into a national

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005 - Pit Pony Sarah Dunwood: From Teacher to COO

The Pit Pony Podcast - Life After Teaching ·

2024/10/23

In this episode, we flip the script as Sharon interviews Sarah about her own pit pony journey! Sarah takes us back to her 24-year teaching career, all the ‘heads’ she’s held (literally all of them, except her own sometimes), and what it felt like when that life came to a sudden, brutal stop. We dive into the messy aftermath, from grappling with the financial fallout to Sarah’s "Netflix, crisps, and sofa phase." And yes, her son had to adult her for a bit. Spoiler: it involves writing lists an...

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001 - The Life After Teaching Facebook Group Explained

The Pit Pony Podcast - Life After Teaching ·

2024/10/23

Welcome to the very first episode of the Pit Pony Podcast with us, Sharon Cawley and Sarah Dunwood. In this episode, we take you behind the scenes of our Facebook group Life After Teaching – a space for teachers who’ve said "enough is enough" and are ready to thrive outside the classroom.What We Chat About:How It All Started: Picture this – it’s 2020, we're stuck at home during lockdown, and one evening on Zoom, we thought, “Why not start a Facebook group?” What began as a small gathering of ...

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003 - The Pit Pony Teaching Video: Where it all began...

The Pit Pony Podcast - Life After Teaching ·

2024/10/23

Hello and welcome back to the Pit Pony Podcast! In this episode, we’re bringing you the original audio from the Pit Pony YouTube video recorded back in April 2021. It’s the video that started it all – showing teachers how to break free from the financial and mental traps of teaching. While some things may have aged a bit, the principles still stand strong.What We Talk About:Su’s Exit Story: Our guest, Su Bowie, talks about her journey out of teaching. She was the sole breadwinner, stuck in a ...

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