Academics Ltd International Reviews

Do not waste your time. Have been on the data base for months and not heard anything in regards to schools and interviews.

I worked for Academics for a year and half as a supply teacher and they were always able to find for me. Clare, the business manager who I worked with most closely, clearly cared about both the schools and companies she worked with and the supply staff. She was well organised, proactive and approachable.

I have mixed opinions. The team is very friendly and they were quick to respond, however, there wasn't very much explanation as to what was expected of me. It took a little while to get a job - to be expected in COVID times - but when I got a place at a school that I was really happy in, i quit my then current job to work at the school.

There was a weekly contract in place - i.e the school could decide whether or not to renew my contract each week - but this was brushed over with the consultant so I was under the impression it wouldn't matter.

After my first week, the school told Academics they weren't going to renew the contract due to wanting a male TA which is their right, however I felt this explanation was rushed by the consultant. They essentially said, it's a shame. You did well, the school liked you but they want a male for the classroom. We'll find you another place.

I was moving to Leeds in a few months and so I couldn't really work full time. They said they'd find me temporary positions in the interim. That was in early October and I haven't heard from them once.

I lost my job and had nothing to fall back on.

Engage with lots of questions if you're going to work with the company.

Within the company Jade George has been amazing. She helped me secure a job immediately at a SEN school during the pandemic and with all the issues that COVID-19 threw at the community, Jade was always there trying to do everything in her power to help me. Very honest and encouraging consultant. Recommend her to anyone who s looking for a job within SEN schools.

I joined Academics 8 months ago and they found me a placement the day after I joined so I am very pleased with their service. I'd like to especially thank Jane as she was very helpful and lovely. I'd recommend them to everyone.

When I started applying for jobs I never was told or even knew that an agency could help. I came across Academics by pure mistake and it was the best mistake I could have made.

I was constantly filling out online job applications and was quickly becoming fed up. This was mostly due to the process of applying being monotonous and dull as well as never hearing back which made me become increasingly unmotivated to carry on.

Just as I was giving up hope I had an email from Yasmin Boffa at Academics. I replied and within minutes she phoned me and we clicked straight away! She was so positive, friendly and gave me so much hope. She was great at keeping me up to date with any new findings and she knew exactly what I was looking for and was determined to find me a job which over exceeded my expectations.

Throughout finding possible jobs she would be completely honest and would never let me have anything other than perfect. Not long after her search began she found my dream job to which she overly prepared me for with examples of interview questions and moral support. When I was given the offer for that job she was just as pleased as I was if not more so (mostly because I was in shock).

Yasmin quickly became someone who I could trust and she would always be on hand to contact at any time. If I ever need help in the future or know of someone else who needs help I would 100% reccomend Yasmin! Thank you again Yasmin I don't think I would have done as well as I did without your amazing help,knowledge and experience and you made the last couple of months a breeze.

Academics Ltd is an excellent agency that treated me with uttermost respect.

I applied through their agency for a Science Technician role in a school. I got a role within a few weeks, and I have now been taken on as a permanent member of staff at said school.

Throughout my time with Academics Ltd, they were efficient, friendly and professional. They worked hard to resolve any issues I had. They also had an excellent relationship with my school and had a reputation as being one of the best teacher agencies in London.

I was particularly impressed by the work of Daniel Wheeler, who's attitude towards his role was impeccable. He was incredibly helpful to me.

I notice some previous negative reviews from several years ago, and I can safely say my experience was far from that. Perhaps they've worked hard to create a more positive working environment in recent times.

Excellent overall, would highly recommend.

My consultant, Yasmin Boffa is superb. She is passionate about what she does and actually listens to clients. She is professional and courteous. Looking forward to many more years working with her.

Out of the 6 or so agencies I worked with, from the get go Academics stood out as the best. Lee Vincent was extremely candid about my options, flexible with his approach, attentive, easily contactable and always enthusiastic, and all this while he was working part time and home-schooling his kids. Lee was a very reassuring person to work with while times were uncertain, and I m glad to have found work through him and the rest of the team. Couldn t rate you guys any higher.