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I have been working with Chris at Supply Desk since March of this year. In this time Chris has supported our school and met our needs as and when I have requested teachers. Some requests have been extremely difficult but Supply Desk have come up with the goods for me each time.

Being a Catholic secondary school we do like to see Catholic candidates but they are few and far between at the moment. In the short weeks I have worked alongside Chris he has found me 3 Catholic teachers! This is a partnership I am looking forward to increasing and developing.

Mrs Arianna Nattriss, All Saints Catholic Academy

We like the personal contact with your advisors - Darren and Charmain are both excellent, easy to contact and have an understanding of our schools needs.

Helen Roberts, Ysgol Gymraeg Coed y Gof

I am currently employed medium to long term as a supply teacher just outside of Leeds, working for Supply Desk.

Before leaving Australia to come to England for work, I was told I was going to be working as a supply teacher in and around Leeds, working on a fairly day-to-day basis. However, about a week prior to my move, I got a call from Neil saying that he’d been able to sell me on a longer term placement in a local primary school.

Working less as a supply teacher, and more as a permanent classroom teacher has definitely been beneficial for me as a teacher, as I’ve been able to see the ins and outs of an English school and classroom, and it’s allowed me to gain more of a routine from day-to-day.

On top of finding me a job longer term, Neil, along with Ben – also from Supply Desk – met me with a cheery smile, upon my arrival at Manchester airport. The boys drove me back to a hotel, and spoke to me about how things may look over the next week, as I look to get myself settled into work. Over the next few days, Neil assisted me in obtaining a UK phone number, and has been very accommodating in helping me get my bank account sorted out, which hasn’t been as easy a task as we may have hoped.

I am constantly getting texts and phone calls from both Neil and Ben, checking on how things are going at my school, ensuring that everything is running smoothly, and above all, that my safety and best interests are paramount above all else.

I would highly recommend the service that has been provided to me by anyone looking for supply work. Neil and the team at Supply Desk in Leeds have been incredibly helpful and happy the whole way through the process.

Mat Vogel, Australian Primary School Teacher working in Leeds, UK

I just wanted to say thank you for everything you have done for me over the past couple months! Before I came here to Bucks I did not have the best school or support from my previous agency up in Nottingham. Therefore my confidence was at a low. After speaking with Nav and realizing that there were other schools much better, I first didn’t believe you, but realized I wasn’t ready to go home. I am so glad that you were able to convince me to stay in England for the full year. If it wasn’t for your endless search to find me the best fit I would have gone home discouraged and had a bad opinion of teaching and possibly not pursued it further. For that I am truly thankful and grateful for everything you have done!

Now I must return home, and because of all my UK teaching experience I was able to land a teaching job in Canada. I couldn’t be happier to have received the position! Thank you for everything you have done for me.

Contact Supply Desk Buckinghamshire here

Meghan Carter, Canadian Teacher working in Bucks, UK

Using Supply Desk has enabled us to bring some excellent Australian teachers into our school and their ethos completely fits our vision.  They have High Expectations for the children it terms of their behaviour and work.  They are Caring and develop relationships with the children quickly so that they are trusted.  They have Positive Attitudes and bring that sense of energy and fun to the classroom and school.  Finally, they are Successful getting great work and pride from the children they work with.

I would wholly recommend employing teachers from a different country as they bring a fresh outlook and energy to your staff team.

Martin Lumb, Head Teacher, Hunslet Carr Primary School, Leeds