Bridget Hicks

Tugba

Supply Teacher

Rob

Qualified Teacher

I have been honoured to know Bridget Hicks for 8 years. Bridget has always been an enthusiastic, professional and organised person. She is a credit to any position she fills. Above all Bridget is a gifted manager of people as evidenced by her success as a manager when she employed me. She is forthright, yet discreet, highly motivated and very knowledgeable in how to encourage the best performance from her team. Her interpersonal skills extend to every level of an organisation. Bridget is dedicated and self-directed, and can quickly understand and match a company’s ethos and mission. Bridget and I met when I worked for her when I was a supply teacher working in Thurrock. I often sought Bridget’s advice and guidance and it has been a privilege to have  met her. She has a strong intuition, and I could always rely on her to support me through difficult periods in my career.

Deborah C.

Teacher

I have worked with Bridget for 5 years during which times she has been at 2 agencies; Bridget is a very dedicated individual who puts the needs of the school high on the agenda, and very much acts like a customer service agent rather than a sales rep; Bridget has straightforward open conversations about recruitment needs, and matches candidates well with the priorities of the school at any given moment in time. Beyond that, Bridget is a conscientious business connection who listens well to the needs of the organisation rather than quick, ill-thought out deployment of staff, and takes a reasonable approach to striking the deal.

Headteacher

Marshalls Park Academy

I am ever so grateful to Bridget for arranging an Interview prep session with a member of SLT before my interview. That session was really useful in helping to calm my nerves and it gave me the opportunity to ask any questions I had. I felt a lot more confident going into my interview due to this session. So thank you! Since being successful in the interview and getting the job, you have kept in contact with me, checking up on me every now and then to ensure all is good. I really appreciate that. I’m so glad to be working in a school with supportive staff members and a work ethic and ethos that I can relate to. Thank you for really listening to me and going above and beyond.

Ramsha. M

Teacher

I am really happy to be writing this testimonial for Bridget because, as a headteacher with over 100 staff members, one of the biggest headaches is staffing and I feel she needs recognition for the support she has given me over the past –years Her professionalism, but also very friendly approach were key qualities that determined my decision to follow her when she changed agencies. I feel, whilst Bridget represents an agency, I get a personal service from her and no matter what time of the day I contact her she is supportive and will do her utmost to get cover staff for me. When I call she will take time to discuss my needs and can be relied upon to find a suitable candidate-she clearly knows her candidates well and is always honest, drawing my attention to any negative issues as well as all the positives, so I can make an informed decision. The associated paperwork is completed and sent across promptly so enabling office staff to process the information and get the candidate into the classroom quickly. Bridget’s persistence and dedication to meet the needs of the school are very evident on each and every occasion I am in contact with her and I am grateful for all the support she has given me and my school over the past years.

Lin S.

Headteacher

A big thank you to Suela and Bridget for all their help during the summer and with starting work from September.

Diana C.

Teacher

Bridget Hicks is excellent. She treats each teacher as though they are the only one! She is available to us any time and 100% supportive and helpful whenever the need arises. I think she is an asset to the company.

Kathy O.

Teacher

Bridget is fantastic to work for ?

Derrys C.

Teacher

Bridget Hicks is a great asset to Engage Education

Debbie H.

Primary Teacher