Taking a career break - how hard is it to return?
Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2024 11:01 am
Hi folks,
I’m hoping for some advice from people who have taken career breaks and then returned (or tried) to full time classroom teaching.
After 11 years of working full time as a high school teacher in international schools I needed a break. I’ve been without a fixed contract for the past school year. In this time, I’ve been tutoring privately, done a few freelance gigs, and tried my hand in some jobs outside of education to explore other career options. I currently have an offer for a teaching position at a school starting in august, but I’m considering taking another year ‘off’ (still tutoring, etc) before going back to full-time. My concern is that prospective new employers/school leaders may respond badly to a two-year break. Have any of you taken breaks for several years before returning to the classroom? Did you find it a challenge when interviewing for new roles?
Grateful for any advice or insight offered! Thanks 😊
I’m hoping for some advice from people who have taken career breaks and then returned (or tried) to full time classroom teaching.
After 11 years of working full time as a high school teacher in international schools I needed a break. I’ve been without a fixed contract for the past school year. In this time, I’ve been tutoring privately, done a few freelance gigs, and tried my hand in some jobs outside of education to explore other career options. I currently have an offer for a teaching position at a school starting in august, but I’m considering taking another year ‘off’ (still tutoring, etc) before going back to full-time. My concern is that prospective new employers/school leaders may respond badly to a two-year break. Have any of you taken breaks for several years before returning to the classroom? Did you find it a challenge when interviewing for new roles?
Grateful for any advice or insight offered! Thanks 😊