Testimonials
Trusted by schools. Valued by educators.
We are proud of the relationships we have built with schools, teachers, support staff and candidates across London. This page is a growing collection of their experiences — a place to celebrate the success stories that come from putting people first.
Our Schools
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I have worked with Garrett and Tom for over five years, and they are quite simply two of the best education recruiters I have worked with. From finding staff who have gone on to become valued permanent members of my team to solving last-minute cover problems, they have consistently delivered. What sets them apart is their honesty. There is no sales pitch and no nonsense – just straight, professional advice from two people who genuinely understand schools and care about getting it right. They have earned my trust and loyalty over many years, and wherever Tom and Garrett are, they will always be my first call for recruitment.
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I’ve worked with Garrett for over 10 years and have always found him incredibly supportive, reliable and professional. He takes the time to understand exactly what a school needs and works hard to find the right person for the role, whether that’s a teacher, teaching assistant or SEN TA. Garrett genuinely cares about getting the right fit, rather than simply filling a vacancy, and his knowledge and understanding of schools has always been invaluable. I honestly wouldn’t go anywhere else when looking for recruitment support and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him.
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I have worked with Jamie Robinson for over 9 years. He is very professional and he has built up a good relationship with me and other members of the Senior Leadership team. Jamie was initially only supporting the Primary Site, where I work, with agency staff but he now assists the whole school which includes 3 other sites. The needs of the pupils are different on each site; Jamie has always listened carefully to our requirements and takes pride in ensuring that he is providing us with high-quality staff. A vast number of the staff who have come to us through Jamie have worked on long term placements and now here on a permanent basis.
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I’ve had a really positive experience working with Tom over the past 10 years we have worked together. What stands out most is how personal, supportive and reliable his approach is compared with other agencies I’ve previously worked with. Tom takes the time to understand what I’m looking for and has always been proactive in helping me find suitable opportunities, while keeping communication clear and straightforward throughout. He is professional, approachable and genuinely cared about the teachers he works with, rather than treating them simply as a placement. I’ve always felt well supported and confident that Tom has my best interests in mind. I would happily recommend him and the agency to other teachers looking for a professional and trustworthy agency to work with. I look forward to continue to work with Tom and his agency in the future.
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I have had the pleasure of working with Jamie Robinson for over 10 years in my role as Headteacher at my current SEND School in Croydon, a specialist setting for children with severe learning difficulties. Throughout this time, Jamie has consistently demonstrated a deep understanding of the unique needs of our school and, most importantly, the children we support. He takes great care in sourcing staff who are not only highly skilled but also compassionate and well-suited to working in a specialist environment. His thoughtful and considerate approach ensures that every placement aligns with our values and the specific needs of our pupils. Jamie combines professionalism with genuine kindness, and he has taken the time to build a strong, trusting relationship with our school. His commitment to understanding our requirements means that he is always able to provide high-quality candidates, often exceeding our expectations. He is always my first point of contact when we are looking for exceptional staff. And I would not hesitate to recommend him to other schools and organisations seeking a dedicated and reliable recruitment consultant.
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Working with Garrett has been a pleasure. He is consistently professional and highly responsive, ensuring that our cover needs are quickly and efficiently met. Garrett is always willing to go above and beyond in order to ensure we have the supply cover we need, responding to our specific requests and preferences diligently and consistently. He is approachable and communicates quickly and in an open and professional manner. Garrett always sources and provides the highest quality candidates, many of which have gone on to complete long term placements within our settings.
Our Educators
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Jamie has been a wonderfully supportive, caring and patient person to work with over the past four years. He always takes the time to understand the individual and shows genuine kindness and encouragement. Jamie creates a calm, positive environment where you feel valued, listened to and supported, and he is always willing to go the extra mile to help you succeed. Throughout the four years I have worked with Jamie, he has consistently made sure you are placed in the best environment and classroom for your needs. He understands your strengths and weaknesses and uses this knowledge to bring out the very best in you. His patience, compassion and caring nature make a real difference, helping you feel confident, comfortable and able to achieve your potential. Jamie has a great sense of humour too.
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I have known my recruitment consultant Garrett for a number of years now, and I have really enjoyed working with him. He is very personable and has a great sense of humour. Garrett is highly reliable, always on call, and suggests the right type of work exactly when I need it. This way, he has provided me with a steady flow of work both long and short term throughout each academic year.
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I’ve worked with the staff at Transparency Education for many years. Over this time they have found me permanent positions, as well as fixed term and daily supply and I have always preferred working with them. They listen and understand, trying to fit the teacher to the role, matching my experience to the position and vice versa, unlike other agencies. I have always found Tom to be warm, friendly but professional and willing to go the extra mile. I often get called the day before I’m needed which helps me prepare for the journey and the role so I go into school ready for the day. I wouldn’t want to work for any other agency, with Tom, I feel respected and trusted and the feeling is mutual.
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I’ve worked with Jamie for several years and have always found him to be honest, supportive and reliable. He takes the time to understand what you’re looking for and genuinely cares about finding the right opportunity for you. Jamie is very easy to communicate with, sometimes I wonder how he communicates smoothly with everyone and has time for everyone. I’ve always felt I could trust his advice. To me he was one of a kind. I would happily recommend him to any educator looking for someone who genuinely has their best interests at heart.
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Garrett was my recruitment consultant for six years, and he always made sure I was kept in work. We built a fantastic relationship based on trust, honesty and plenty of laughter. I always felt valued and supported, and knew I could rely on him. I couldn’t recommend him highly enough.
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I have known and worked with Garrett for the past ten years. During this time, I have found him to be reliable, trustworthy, respected and well liked both by the teachers and the schools that he has represented. Garrett's attitude, dedication and skill have served him well in his career to date and I have no doubt will continue to do so.
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