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Meet Our Team
Our staff are dedicated to our core values from our owners through to our new trainees. Scroll right using you mouse or finger to find more about each member of our team.
We have a great team of achievers and the desire to continually improve.
Education staffing is under incredible pressure and our ability to handle that pressure is a product of our values.
In my spare time I enjoy a lot of cricket and watching England struggle on the sporting field. Shame about CWC19!
Craig Sanders
People are the heart of our business. With great team work and a lot of fun, every day’s enjoyable and brings something new. Thanks to the efforts of our people and candidates we have been able to supply a wider area of schools, growing in knowledge allowing us to deliver on our promise of a first rate service.
Our ambitions for the future are big, we aim to redraw the lines within education recruitment and remove some of that negative stigma agencies have.
Based in the city, we hope everyone feels welcome to stop by for a drink and a chat.
Daniel Leigh
It only takes one person to inspire a child to grow up & be best they can!
In my spare time I am involved in a local children’s charity that provides additional help and support to children and I am former formula woman racing driver, who loves music, all things marvel & being a mum!
Romilly Wakeling
A proud nerd, I engage with educational policy developments and actively network with education, EdTech, learning & development communities in London.
I am closely involved with developing our partnerships with client schools, local authorities and multi-academy trusts. I also supports international and NQT inductions, graduate recruitment and the provision of day-to-day guidance to our teams.
Callum Ingram
Vision as a company has encouraged flexible working options to allow my continued involvement with the international team working from Australia. To be backed by a company that values independent working goals is something I am incredibly proud to be a part of - especially when we work with our teachers to gain contracts that reflect the same individualised goals!
I am primarily involved in the recruitment of Antipodean teachers and enjoy working alongside them in their home countries. I am a bit of a global citizen of the world and believe that diversity is a huge asset to any workplace!
Abbi Manley
Piano player & big fan of Bruce Springsteen, genuinely enjoys talking about the weather with a cup of tea.
Self-professed London expert, born and bred in the best city in the world!
Marianne Pattison
I have been at Vision Teaching for over 7 years now and one of the great things about my job is that I have met teachers and support staff who have come on board with us who I now consider friends!
I am of Jamaican & Irish descent but London born and raised.
I absolutely love the multicultural diversity in London and love that our schools are reflective of this.
Louisa Edwards
I left my last role as I wanted to find a company that really valued the people they work with and don’t just treat them like a number, and with Vision Teaching I definitely found that!
Interesting story... I had a bus crash into my house...
Carley Dennington
Originally from East Ham, I moved to Canada in 2012, spent over 5 years living and working there and am now a fully-fledged citizen of both countries!
Having been an SEN TA previously for 2 years I feel I have a rare insight into the education sector and can understand the specifics of what candidates would like to get out of a role!
Eilish Murphy
I have worked in recruitment for almost 9 years through Vision Teaching, where I have learnt the ins and outs of the education recruitment world.
I am passionate about matching the perfect candidate to their dream job and driven to find the calibre of teaching staff that each school deserves.
I provide high quality service and teaching staff to our schools and am passionate about matching the perfect candidate to their dream job.
I love food but if I could choose one meal would be a Lamb curry with an iced cold beer!
Marc Gill
I have helped more than 80 schools solve staffing problems and apart from the odd difficulty have thrived on the challenges that presents me.
In my private time I love to go the library and watch Arsenal win. Sadly we haven’t performed at our best in recent times.
I would like think my personality and creativity would be appreciated by candidates and clients alike.
Adam Poole
I have used my experience and life skills to build a very successful desk. I am tenacious, dependable and a man of my word.
My open and honest personality has really enabled me to build fantastic relationships with both my candidates and schools.
I am not your ordinary, run of the mill type of guy. My colleagues would say that I am fun, cheeky and very inquisitive!
I love my job and would actually count myself lucky to work for a company like Vision!
Paul Levene
My caring nature has helped me build strong relationships with candidates, especially with newly qualified and overseas trained teachers, ensuring they do not feel alone when teaching in London.
My open and honest personality has enabled over 30 schools across West London to put their trust in me when supplying them with daily supply teachers and long-term members of staff.
I love my job and the opportunities it gives me to speaking and working with people from all backgrounds, I am always ready to have a chat and answer any questions you may have.
Carly Barrett
I have a quiet obsession with yoga, running and pottery, and a not-so-quiet obsession with my favourite corner of the city (Hackney), finding the best spots to eat delicious food, and travelling and exploring new cities whenever I get the chance.
My favourite thing about living in London? The pub.
Jocelyn Laird
On my return I came back to recruitment where I remained to this day.
I like to think I provide a calm voice, solid career advice and a patient ear…...the latter of which might come in very handy for you from time to time!
Fred Ofori-Atta
6 years down the line, I have particularly built long lasting relationships with schools and candidates in East London and Essex
I am looking forward to answering any questions you may have about myself and/or Vision Teaching.
James Mahony
I have been a consultant for over 3 years now and what I love most about my job is it gives me the opportunity to network with professionals locally in London, talking about the exciting things going on in not only our partner schools but also the areas they are located in (my favourites being Newham & Hackney)!
What has helped me successfully support schools is getting to know my candidates beyond their title and my schools beyond their Ofsted rating, allowing me to bring like-minded candidates and school leaders together.
Outside of Vision, I love travelling, anything outdoors, and having brunch with friends on a Sunday!
Nahid Rashed
I’ve been in recruitment for 10 years, 6 of those years have been in the education sector after making the transition from Social Care. With experience of Primary, Secondary and SEN there is no greater feeling than finding employment for a candidate and finding a school exactly the staff member they have been looking for.
Forever positive and smiling, I offer an honest, transparent and dedicated service to all those I work with, building strong relationships at all levels.
I run an adult football team on Sundays and love a three-piece suit so if you see a handsome, 6ft tall, smiling man in a waistcoat……it’s likely me!
Dean Aitkens
I offer a tailored service to my schools, teachers and support staff to ensure they get the right match every time and am passionate about helping candidates find their dream job.
When I am not in the office, I enjoy going to the gym and taking flying lessons.
Jodie Silo
THE EXPERIENCE
Do you want a teaching role in London that offers you an amazing experience, where you can develop your career, experience life in London and make some great friends?
Making the move over to the UK and finding the right role is a big deal – this is where we come in. Over the past 12 years we have helped thousands of people to re-locate to London from all over the world.
We have a specialist team of international advisors who work with overseas trained teachers to explore opportunities to teach in London. Their role is to work in an advisory capacity to ensure everyone is fully supported. This starts at the relocation process, from meeting you and discussing what you’re looking for, to help with visa requirements and documents. But that’s only a small part of what we do…
We’re so passionate about the difference international teachers can make in schools that we have invested in properties all over London. We understand that moving overseas can be daunting, that’s why we take all the hassle away and make your experience in London, as rewarding as possible.
This starts when we meet you at the airport and bring you to your new home in London. All Vision housing is outstanding accommodation at affordable prices. These are exclusively available as rented accommodation for our international teachers.
So not only can you share your experiences with other international teachers on the same journey as you, but you have a full support network from everyone at Vision, from socials, to training to help and advice. Once you are settled, our specialist international advisors work as internal liaisons with our consultants and settle you into school life.
THE NUMBERS
So far, we’ve helped over 1,500 international candidates successfully find their ideal roles in London!
- 73.1% of our international candidates are referred by other candidates
- Only 1.2% of our international candidates return home within 6 months
- A huge number of international teachers register with Vision Teaching once they are in the UK, because their agency does not provide them with the support they need
- 90% of our international candidates on YMS stay for their 2 full years
- And 4.6% of our international candidates are sponsored to stay in the UK and remain part of our community
We even have three permanently employed international teachers on our team, who provide expert care and attention to support and help our international candidates succeed in the UK.
THE JOURNEY
We provide a full support programme from registering to placement, from help preparing your CV, to interview tips, advice on Skype interviews, relocation help, and we’ll even pick you up from the airport!
We then carefully support you through your placement, keeping in contact on a weekly basis, visiting you at school, providing training and social events to give you the best start to your new life and career in London.
We can also provide you with a guaranteed pay contract, so you’ll have the consistency of regular pay, even if you choose not to take on a longer-term role.
We provide CPD and support to help you improve educational impact in schools and continue professional development through activities and training sessions such as safeguarding, behaviour management, Team Teach, phonics, literacy and numeracy, etc.
We’ll invite you to regular social events throughout the year and offer support sessions where you can come and meet us, either for a chat or for specific support in your role. Our social events include breakfast learning, quiz evenings, evening socials, travel events and organised trips.
Lastly, we offer a generous benefits package, social events and training throughout the year with the wider team, allowing us to build and maintain excellent relationships with our international teachers.
We know relocating can be expensive, so that’s why receiving your incentive is simple. You will get £250 after your first term working with us, £250 after your second term, and £500 after your third term!
THE GUARANTEED PAYMENT SCHEME (GPS)
We offer a full-time teaching contract in London that gives you an amazing experience and you’ll still develop your career!
We provide GPS contracts for both supply and long-term roles for international trained teachers - all you need to decide is the type of work in schools that’s right for you and we will do the rest!
Vision Teaching Difference
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Longer term roles "Would you enjoy a full-time role, being a valued part of a school’s community, with a focus on developing your career?"
If the answer is yes, we would work with you to ensure we find you your ideal role in the right school.
Day to day supply? "Would you love to work in different contexts, experience the unique culture of London, and exposure yourself to a variety of schools and children?"
Supply might be the best fit for you. It would allow you to gain experience in different schools, and after you’ve built up your curriculum knowledge and worked out the types of schools you wish to work in, you can always explore a long-term role.
"The first person I spoke to was Abbi, who came across as professional, informative and willing to educate me about the ins and outs of the process (also a genuinely lovely person). I then set a date for my arrival and Abbi told me everything I needed to do, making the process super easy and very clear for me. Upon arrival to London, I was kindly picked up by Marianne, who dropped us to our door. The schools and classrooms I have worked in to date have been filled with such lovely children and teachers. It has been a pleasure working with Vision so far, very happy to recommend them to any teacher looking for work. My move to London could not possibly have run any smoother. Vision truly went the extra mile for me". Bella, Australian teacher, 2019
HOW IT WORKS
You’ll be working with London’s most recommended education recruitment agency. Your specialist advisor will guide and support your journey to London and once you’re here, you’ll be a member of the Vison Teaching community.
- Getting started - You’ll have a chat with one of our specialist international advisors, talking through all you need to know about coming to London and joining Vision Teaching.
- Coming on board - Together, we will consider how you would like to work with Vision and when you might like to join us. We will then offer you an official guaranteed pay contract and provide you with all the support you need with the key elements of your relocation to London, including visa applications, booking flights and securing accommodation.
- Getting you ready - We work with you to build you CV and arrange Skype interviews should you be looking for a long-term role.
- The countdown begins - We put a plan in place right up until the day you arrive with us and beyond, ensuring we have everything we need in place for you to make the move.
- Your new home and Vision Housing – Our international advisors help you to find your new home in London. We also own eight properties around London, so you could be sharing your new home with fellow teachers!
- Arrival! Welcome to London - You’ve landed in the UK and Vision Teaching have met you at the airport! Your welcome pack will include an Oyster Card and UK SIM card, key information and helpful documents to help in your first two weeks (and a few treats are thrown in there too!). You’ll also be invited to an induction where we provide you with valuable information to help you on your way working in London schools.
- Settling in – We’ll help you get to grips with London life, including assistance setting up bank account and NI number.
- Welcome to Vision Teaching - You are part of the Vision Teaching community and can expect continued to support and training, invites to social events through the years and rewards for all your hard work!
- Leading in London – We are specialists in recruiting for London schools, meaning you’ll benefit from the expertise our whole team can offer, to help drive your career (and your social life!).
- Experience life in London schools – On supply, you’ll have the chance to teach in a range of schools. We will also help you with preparation on interview skills, curriculum changes, planning lessons and help you find that ideal role!
- Social events and rewards – We host brilliant social events for the Vision Teaching community and offer rewards such as grocery and travel vouchers when you hit your key milestones working with us.
- Training and Development – We give support your career development with CPD training and workshops.
- Refer your friends! - We offer $250 dollars for every friend you refer and even better knowing that your friend gets $250 too!
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