I Came to the UK for a Master’s… Then I Became a Teacher

I came to the UK with a very different plan. After studying Microbiology in Nigeria, I started a small clothing business because I always imagined myself building something of my own. Then I moved to the UK to study for a Master’s degree in International Business — convinced that my future would look very different from where I am today. But things didn’t quite go according to plan. I found myself doing different jobs, eventually working in schools as a Cover Supervisor and Science Technician. Somewhere along the way, I discovered that I genuinely enjoyed helping students and making an impact in the classroom. And that unexpected journey eventually led me to becoming a qualified secondary school teacher in the UK. 👩🏾‍🏫 But teaching isn’t the only part of my story. I’m still building my fashion business, Ioma Atelier. I’m still passionate about fashion design. I still create content. And I have a long-term dream of becoming a bridal fashion designer. So this isn’t really a story about choosing one career. It’s a story about figuring things out, following unexpected opportunities, and allowing your life to evolve. If you’re currently in a season where your career isn’t going according to the plan you had in your head, I hope this reminds you that you don’t necessarily have to have everything figured out yet. Your path can change. And that’s okay. 🤍 In this video, I share: • Why I came to the UK • What I studied and what I originally planned to do • How I started working in UK schools • My experience as a Cover Supervisor and Science Technician • How I eventually decided to train as a teacher • What becoming a qualified teacher has meant for me • My fashion business and where I want to take it • What I hope my career and life will look like in the future If you’re interested in teaching in the UK, moving to the UK, career changes, personal growth, fashion, entrepreneurship and building a life that doesn’t necessarily follow a straight line, subscribe and come along for the journey. 💚 Subscribe for more: UK teaching | Career & life in the UK | Teacher advice | Entrepreneurship | Fashion | My journey #TeachingInTheUK #LifeInTheUK #CareerChange #TeacherJourney #MovingToTheUK #InternationalTeachers #Entrepreneurship #PersonalBrand #UKTeacher