Joanne Wright

"We have used Engage Education for some time now and find a high level of calibre candidate is available. We like to work with a small number of supply agencies to keep things simple from a logistics point of view. Engage Education is one of our trusted suppliers who we turn to whenever we have a gap. Jo has a good understanding of our school and our particular needs and is very responsive by organising a replacement if a candidate calls in sick, without us having to ask. Jo understands the pressures we are under as busy educators and leaves us to get on with what we do best safe in the knowledge that she is there when needed, which makes our job so much easier."

J.Kutny Business Manager

"Joanne is a great communicator and shows accurate listening skills to deliver for the schools tailored bookings and requests. She has great industry knowledge from her previous careers as a teacher and is always willing to go above and beyond for us. including out of hours when not expected to. Joanne has made great efforts to learn and understand the needs of our school and which Engage staff would be suitable for placements. Joanne has made great efforts to inform us regarding everything that Engage partners can offer and is always available when needed. I would have no hesitation in recommending Joanne to any other schools requiring support with agency staff."

J.Sutton School Business Manager

"I have worked with Joanne Wright from Engage Education for several years, not only in my current school but in previous educational settings from primary to secondary schools. When recruiting it is the key to me that I have a contact who communicates regularly and understands the job requirements and needs of the school. I have found this whilst working with Joanne, as she finds candidates who meet the criteria we need for our school. She takes the time to get to know the schools and staff she works with, visiting us on a regular basis, bringing with her knowledge and professionalism, yet also friendly and has an excellent working relationship, as do her team and only putting those candidates forward who closely match our requirements. Some of the candidates we have recruited through Joanne have moved into permanent positions following the end of their contracts, which is a testament to the quality and good fit of the candidates we get. I would have no hesitation in recommending Joanne and all her team at Engage Education for their excellent service."

H.King Senior Administrator

"I have found Joanne Wright to be exceptionally talented in recruiting and supplying quality staff. She has over the last year become the agency I use first. This is because Joanne is extremely accessible, I can text or call her at any time and she will ensure she contacts me, wherever she is. Joanne has asked the important questions and has a real understanding of the context of our school (high SEND and PP) and knows the type of staff we need to meet the needs of our pupils. It is rare anyone does not meet the needs of our pupils and Joanne acts swiftly to arrange alternatives if there is ever a mismatch. Joanne is friendly, extremely helpful, and does keep in touch, but does not send me endless emails which frankly would not encourage me to want to engage with her. She obviously enjoys her vocation and is talented at it. She is the reason we use Engage-Education for almost all our supply needs. Thank you for being so wonderful!"

J.Coulson Principal

"I am delighted to recommend Jo at Engage to my colleagues across the Trust. The service we receive is consistently good, with a prompt, professional, and friendly approach that makes managing our staffing needs stress-free. Jo understands our requirements and ensures we are provided with excellent candidates who are not only well-qualified but also a great fit for our school. She cares about supporting our school team. We are grateful for the partnership we’re building with Jo and I highly recommend her to other schools in need of reliable, high-quality teaching support. "

R.Elsworth School Business Manager

"Joanne has been a great help in supporting the cover needs of DTC. She is easily contactable via phone and email and has always supported us with any cover needs. She has provided us with some great supply candidates. She has also helped with communicating any feedback to candidates such as punctuality. We really appreciate the support she offers our school."

L.Jay Primary Vice Principal

"Joanne is always keen to help when I have short or longer-term recruitment needs.  She responds to my calls, texts, and emails in a timely manner and has been able to source staff for various roles in school. Joanne is very professional in her conduct and all of the staffing solutions she has found for me have been high quality and as described.   I have confidence that I get a very good service when I ask Joanne to do anything for me and that gives me confidence when asking for staff."

L.Williamson Headteacher