023 - Pit Pony Lee Springett - Classroom to Barnardos Project Manager

The Pit Pony Podcast - Life After Teaching

In todays episode of The Pit Pony Podcast, we sit down with Lee Springett, a former secondary school teacher who made the leap from the classroom into the charity sector. After 12 years in teaching, Lee didn’t leave because of burnout or a critical incident - he left because of a gut feeling and a reflective process that changed his perspective on what the next 20 years could look like.

Lee takes us through the creation of his “list of non-negotiables,” his year-long exit strategy, and the 75 applications that ultimately landed him a fulfilling role as a Project Manager for Barnardo’s. We explore the challenges of leadership in education, the disconnect between training and real-world application, and the pivotal moments that inspired Lee to prioritise family and work-life balance.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone contemplating a career change, searching for purpose, or wondering if the grass really is greener on the other side.

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