Abigail Lee

Brighton

Primary & SEND Branch Manager

Abigail is our Primary Branch Manager in Brighton, where her team covers all areas across Sussex and Surrey, within Primary and SEN Schools. Abigail has worked in education recruitment since 2017, with further experience working with SEN children in and out of a school environment. Supporting both schools and candidates to help fulfil recruitment needs is extremely rewarding and something Abigail takes great pride in. Every child deserves the opportunity to access outstanding education, Abigail and her team are dedicated to making sure they provide a high quality and friendly service to schools and candidates, to ensure we find the best recruitment solutions possible.

Charlee Kilbey

Kent

Branch Manager

Charlee has always had a passion for education and has spent most of her working life within education in some capacity, from running educational drama workshops in schools, managing online CPD for school leaders and most recently helping schools with their recruitment needs. By making sure she understands the schools’ individual needs, she will be able to match the perfect candidate and overall improve the outcomes for pupils in their care.

Charlee Kilby

East London & Essex

Branch Manager

Charlee is the East London & Essex Branch Manager, based in Havering, and will be supporting schools and candidates within Havering and the surrounding areas. She has always had a passion for education and has spent most of her working life within education in some capacity, from running educational drama workshops in schools and more recently managing online CPD for school leaders. Charlee prides herself on building strong relationships with clients and candidates alike. By making sure she understands the schools’ individual needs, she will be able to match the perfect candidate and overall improve the outcomes for pupils in their care. Charlee is based on the border of both East London & Essex, meaning she can be on hand whenever needed and has great knowledge of the area.

Daniel Kerry

North West Manchester

Branch Manager

Daniel Parry

Southampton

Branch Manager

As the Branch Manager of the Southampton office, Daniel’s primary responsibility revolves around supporting Secondary Schools and 6th Form Colleges in Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire, and West Sussex. Adept at providing a professional and amiable service, he takes great pride in establishing strong connections with the clients he serves. Recognising the significance of fostering strong rapport with schools and academies, Daniel is dedicated to delivering top-notch candidates to effectively address their recruitment needs.

Holly Johnson

Leeds

Branch Manager

Holly, the Branch Manager of the Leeds office, collaborates with schools across Leeds and the West Midlands. She takes great pride in providing clients with a professional and amicable service. Holly recognizes the significance of establishing strong relationships with schools and academies while delivering top-notch candidates to address their recruitment needs.

Katharine Hearn

London

Head of London & Overseas

Katharine is an experienced recruitment specialist and a qualified teacher who started working in the Education Recruitment sector in London in 1998.

Since 2022 Katharine has returned to working within London, placing our fantastic overseas candidates in schools and trusts across the capital. Katharine believes in a transparent service built on honesty and openness and providing clients with quality candidates.

Katharine was the Teacher Recruitment Manager for Medway Council for six years and in that time won an ‘Excellence and Innovation’ award for her work.  She has a superb knowledge of the education sector but more importantly has the desire to meet the needs of her candidates and clients.

Katharine opened our Kent office for Supply Desk (Synarbor) in 2009 and for over 12 years placed MPS/UPS teachers, HOD’s, AST’s and Headteachers throughout the county.

Waqas Chaudry

Watford

Branch Manager

I’m Waqas Chaudry, and I am honoured to serve as the Branch Manager. With a deep-seated passion for education and a commitment to fostering excellence, I am dedicated to connecting exceptional educators with opportunities that not only match their skills but also align with their professional aspirations. I believe in the power of collaboration and strive to establish lasting partnerships with educational institutions and educators alike.

Nav Panesar

Herts, Beds & North London

North London & Home Counties Area Manager

Nav is one of our longest standing consultants within the company after joining us in 2009 and is now our Commercial Director. Nav is excellent at building relationships with clients and candidates alike. He complements this with his knowledge and understanding of the local areas, making his team a number one choice for schools looking for staff in the region.

Charmian Burgess

Cardiff

Branch Manager

Following a lengthy career in advertising , Charmian has worked in various capacities with schools for several years. After joining the company in 2014, Charmian has been Branch Manager for Supply Desk in Wales for the last 3 years. With her hobby as a competing Archer, Charmian has found this is a sport attracting many teachers offering an insight into their ‘off duty ‘ personalities.

Charmian’s policy of an honest approach to both schools and candidates has proved successful in building a strong working relationship with both. She enjoys the challenge of taking the time to genuinely understand specific needs and create successful pairings. As Branch Manager, she looks forward to expanding across the region and places a specific emphasis on working with their Welsh medium schools. Charmian is always keen to hear directly from any teachers/lecturers and support staff looking for opportunities.