Teshome Dennis

We met about 4 years ago and since then I have had numerous communications with Tesh either on the phone or e-mail. I have met him in person a couple of times too. I have found him to be friendly and helpful, and able to really understand the needs of the school to provide the right candidates. We have a good working relationship, he is excellent at keeping in touch and ensuring he knows what the latest recruitment needs of the school are. We have made some great appointments here over the last few years thanks to Tesh.

K.Turner

Business Manager

I have worked with Tesh for over a year - he is responsive to the School's needs and responds to feedback. He understands the challenges of supply cover in Schools and is very easy to talk to. 

Sheila M.

School Business Manager

Rebecca and Tesh have been absolutely ace and have kept me up to date with all aspects of my placement. I have felt completely supported at all times and like I could reach out to them whenever I needed to.

Caroline G.

Teacher

Engage Education Teaching Agency is great and they always give me work. The consultants that I’ve had most contact with (Teshome Dennis, Adam Birt & Grace Lampard) and they have all been brilliant and professional. A big thank you to you all and I look forward to continuing working with you all.

Ali C

Supply Teacher

Throughput all of this process Engage and particularly Tesh have been supportive, constructive, understanding and aspirational. The last is key for us: the desire to get it right, to find a fit, to source a teacher of the right standard for the school and to find a school of the right type for the teacher. I speak to Tesh frequently and it is never a conversation that pushes me to do something that I do not want to do. He is driven by the desire to do the best for his schools and for the candidates. It is that dual desire that makes him so effective: one without the other would compromise the integrity of the process. For all his charm and easy manner, Tesh is man of great integrity and understanding. He takes time to get to know the school and therefore does not waste my time with candidates who will never fit. Whenever have had to say “No” to a candidate he is keen to understand, to feedback to the person to strengthen their practice but also to enhance his understanding of our needs, context and expectations. This also allows him to occasionally send us people who have not fitted in elsewhere confident in his knowledge of the school meaning that they will settle and succeed here. That scattergun approach is not the way that Tesh operates. His recruitment is targeted and thoughtful. We are privileged to be in a good school, in a good area, with great students; we are however very demanding of our staff. I do not want to waste my time in seeing candidates who do not fit. This is especially true of the iday that can be a full on day of interviews and marketing of the school. Tesh makes sure that everything goes smoothly, promotes the school professionally and effectively and ensures that I see only the best candidates.

Martin Amos

Headteacher, Calthope Park School

Over the period of two years Teshome provided me exceptional support within my role as a Supply, PPA and Classroom Teacher. Teshome showed great interest in my position and insured that I was provided a high level of support from the schools and teaching agency. He contacted me frequently to discuss any concerns or provide me information on teacher support. His confidence, enthusiasm and friendly approach encouraged me to step out of my comfort zone and attempt new challenges. Teshome was able to match me with schools that were suitable to my location and ensured that I was satisfied with the teams I was working with. Outside of school, Teshome would ensure that all my timesheets were up to date and hassle free. Any issues or questions I had were quickly answered and resolved. His relentless motivation and knowledge of education helped reassure me in difficult situations. Overall the relationship I have built with Teshome has been constructive which has assisted me in developing a stronger understanding within my career

Travers S

Primary Teacher

As a school we have developed a strong relationship with our assigned agent, Teshome Dennis. He is chirpy, proactive and honest in his dealings with us. If we find ourselves in a situation where we need a member of staff urgently, Tesh will get onto it and often come back within a matter of hours with a candidate. What I find reassuring about Tesh is his honesty; if I’m in dire strats he may offer me a candidate who is available but will give a realistic view of their teaching – I value not being ‘oversold’ a candidate - sometimes they actually become a pleasant surprise. Tesh provides us with options but is completely understanding if, for whatever reason, we decide the candidate is not for you. No pressure. No sulking. He just sets off and tries to find someone more to our liking. Over time he has developed a strong sense of the kind of candidates we’re after and works hard to match us and them. idays have been very useful for us and provides us with a range of strong candidates for interview – of a higher quality than nearly all of our internally organised interviews. Whilst it is a competitive atmosphere, Tesh works his hardest to keep everyone informed and encourages the candidates to see the school favourably.

Paul Jenkins

Headteacher, Court Moor School