Life After Leadership, Part 1 with Peter O’Brien

Inspirational Education Leaders

Dec 7 2022 • 26 mins

Leaving an education leadership role can be a difficult transition. It can be hard to know when the right time to leave is, and can be even more difficult to figure out where to go next.

In this episode, we speak with Peter O’Brien, an education professional of 30 years experience who left his role as a head teacher after an offer presented itself that he couldn’t refuse. Peter is now involved in working on strategy to improve education standards for pupils across the country.

In our chat with Peter, we dive deep into life after leadership. Peter shares his reason for leaving and the key factors that pushed him to make the decision. The role of the head teacher has changed since Peter left into a more multifaceted role. We talk about what those new responsibilities are and how the role must change to reflect the community. Peter also offers words of wisdom for both current head teachers looking for support in an often isolated role, and for teachers wanting to move into a leadership position.

We also cover:

  • How can leavers make the transition easier?
  • The main reason why 48% of leaders are looking to leave.
  • Alternative roles within education for leaders looking to change things up.
  • Has Peter ever considered leaving the education sector?
  • What does Peter miss most about being within an education environment?
  • Would Peter have had the same passion if the new opportunity wasn’t in education?

Peter has a passion for education and a wealth of knowledge that makes this episode essential listening for anyone in education leadership - particularly if you’re looking to leave your current role.

LEARN MORE

Operam Education Group - https://www.operameducationgroup.com/

CONNECT

Peter on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-o-brien-85084460

Operam Education Group on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/operam-education-group/

LISTEN

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4InMvkhwJCrfJKW9hOZ77l

Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspirational-education-leaders/id1642736187

Editing by Clarion