Reviews of Now Education. (Employment Agency) in Birmingham (West Midlands).

Now Education

83 Reviews

55 Comments

Employment agency

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7th Floor, Cobalt Square, 83 Hagley Rd, Birmingham B16 8QG, United Kingdom

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Information of Now Education, Employment agency in Birmingham (West Midlands)

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Reviews of Now Education

S. D.

Since 2019, I have been working for Lewis Atkinson from Now Education. I am extremely impressed with the service that Lewis provides as a Director as he never fails to offer me daily work as a Cover Supervisor/TA. If another agency lets me down the last minute, he will always offer me work immediately to compensate for the disappointment. Lewis is very hardworking, polite, diligent, reliable, professional, always contactable, as well as having excellent communication skills and experience as a Director. Lewis always contacts me first if any work comes available and have kept me busy since 2019, as well as offering a good wage. Also, Now Education has offered me Covid training and CPD courses. In all the colleges and schools, I have worked for, all staff and employees seem to praise and think highly of Lewis. I feel Now Education is the best Employment Agency and has a fantastic reputation. I would highly recommend Now Education as it’s the best Employment Agency that I have ever worked for.

r. a.

I have worked with Now Education since September 2022. I had only certain days that I could do and time due to childcare and uni. Once they knew my preferences my consultant Lydia who was amazing supported me and got me a long term post in a school close to my home. She met all my needs and was always approachable. With her help I have now secured a post at the same school. I recommend Now Eduction to anyone who wants to F/T, P/T or even a few hours work.

N. M.

I joined Now education in 2021. I have worked with other agencies, but Now education were the best out there for me. My consultant is Hash. He is the reason my experience with the agency has been so positive. He is very professional and genuinely cares about comfort, convenience and preference before offering a role. He immediately resolves any conerns or queries and is supportive throughout. He is very good at finding suitable work at good rates when wanted, both long and short term. He definitely goes above and beyond to fulfil his role as a consultant.

L. L.

I worked for Now Education continuously from January to June 2022 and I was exceptionally pleased with the placements they secured. My consultant, Lydia Bennett listened to my preferences and arranged visits so I was confident they would be a good fit. Excellent communication. One placement has now become my permanent position. Thank you Lydia and all the team.

K. J.

Now education have been great with helping me get back to work. Pam Rana goes above and beyond to help. She is a really dedicated individual and gives her all to help people. Keep it up!

Z. 1.

Now Education is a great agency. I started from December 2021 and Lydia found me suitable placement straight away. Now Education are very professional and friendly and they really listen to you. One of the best agency. I would definitely recommend...

A. C.

For me, working with Now Education was the first time that I had registered to work with a recruitment agency. The interview and registration process was extremely efficient. My consultant Jed was extremely professional, an excellent communicator and took into account my needs and what type of work I was looking for. I had been out of work for a while and Jed was very reassuring and provided me with good quality work bookings. I am extremely grateful and I want to thank Jed and Now Education for providing me with a fantastic first experience of working with a recruitment agency. I would definitely recommend working with Now Education.

N. N.

Now Education is a great agency. I joined them in Nov 2022 and by Dec 2022 Hash, my consultant found me a long term supply contract. He's very professional and mindful of the criteria I had when looking for work.

Very professional no doubt. I joined Now Education about 2 weeks ago now. I registered one day, filled in my documents, had a chat with my consultant and then I thought in the middle of this pandemic there's no way I will get something that quick. I get a call the next day saying I have a place; in the perfect setting. Just as I described, setting, distance, age-group, timings. Mickey Bhutta (my consultant) went above and beyond to get everything sorted out in a matter of days so that I would be ready to go. He is friendly and very considerate of my situation. As a first-time mum who is on the path of a career change, I am very grateful to be under the supervision of a thoughtful consultant. He and Compliance Officer Theresa were very understanding of me getting in my documents (a liiiitlleeee late) and the many many questions I had. I also have to add something about Teacher's First payroll that they are with - very kind and lovely professional people. They understand your needs and don't hesitate with straight forward and reliable answers. This agency came as a recommendation from a friend of mine who was with them for 2 years, it's only been 2 weeks for me, but I cannot recommend them enough. If you're looking for help getting into the Educational setting you desire then Now Education is for you. Very grateful for Mickey and the team. I know James is in the background working his magic too. So thank you all.

T. G.

I recently joined Now Education and found the application process super easy to go through as they helped me sort everything out including my DBS. My consultant, Mickey, has always been amazing. He is super helpful, friendly and he quickly helps me to find work which suits my schedule. I would definitely recommend working with this agency.

J. B.

I registered with Now Education back in November absolutely amazed with how quick they found me a job. My consultant is Hash He has been so good to me I don't think I can thank him enough. He always gives me shifts that suite my location and has already found me a long term job in a great school. If he hasn't got anything available he makes sure the other consultants know I am available so they can send me to the available shifts. He definitely goes above and beyond to make sure you are happy and comfortable with where he is sending you.I would definitely recommend this agency to anyone looking for a job.

S. A.

Before i joined Now Education, it was recommended to me to join a few agencies to guarantee work. However ever since I have joined, i have had a lovely experience and plenty of work and wouldn't even think of joining anywhere else now. My supply consultant Pam is absolutely amazing. She listened to what I had to say about the kind of work I was after and even now, I know i can ring her with any issues i have. She responds to texts at any point of the day and is always really nice, friendly and approachable. I have no concerns about getting regular work from them as they always keep me busy. At the same time when I've been ill and needed some time to rest, Pam was lovely and waited patiently until I was ready to work again. The way they treat me motivates me to work hard and to carry on working for them. I would recommend this agency to everyone who is interested in supply work!

I have been extremely impressed with Now Education. My consultant Lydia has worked really hard to secure me a fantastic role in a SEND school which I am thoroughly enjoying. I have worked for other agencies and I found that the process of joining Now education is far more straightforward and efficient, so I was quickly available for work when I needed it. Lydia is always available for advice and is really helpful. I would highly recommend. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

A. N.

I’ve worked for Now Education for around a year and can honestly say it’s been amazing. I’ve dealt with Lydia throughout, she’s so kind and helpful in any situation. She was able to place me at a school immediately, enabled me to secure my Level 3 TA diploma and has helped me successfully get a permanent position at my current school. A really good agency to work for.

R. A.

I joined Now Education about 1 week ago, my consultant Mickey was really lovely, helpful and also very professional! He found me a role that suits me within a few days and I am so happy with the service so far! Also a big thank you to James! I can't wait to start my new job in January :)

M. m.

In short, a great agency to be a part of. Have been with Now Education almost 2 years. When I started doing supply work I joined 4 agencies altogether. Not all as good as they claim to be, but a few are. I started off doing work for all four but have now ended up doing most of my work with Now Education. The work is well paid and very local to where I live. I am fortunate to be offered work on most days of the week, if not 5. As for the staff, they're professional, friendly and approachable. Just what you need really. When I joined up I was assigned with a consultant named Hash. Top lad. Makes all the difference in the world talking to someone who genuinely understands your need to be out there working and not at home twiddling your thumbs, especially when you have bills to pay. Saying that, I'm sure there are other equally good agencies out there with highly committed consultants too, but I've not come across them yet and I don't have any reason to be looking for them either. If you're looking for work as a supply, I'd recommend you join these guys too. Speak to Hash Ejaz, he'll look after you.

H. A.

Iv been registered with Now Education for just over a year now, Nathan has been absolutely brilliant throughout, I've always got work , infact other than a few cover here and there, he's always given me long term work. Always consistant too. Thank you.

H. G.

I have been working at Now Education for a couple of Months now and my consultant Hash has been extremely welcoming. He is an amazing consultant to work with - giving me regular work in year groups which I am comfortable with and is always available when you need him. Hash has made Now Education an enjoyable agency to work for and I highly recommend working for them.

D. C.

I've been with Now for just over a year and a half and they've been excellent since day 1. Rich, my consultant, and the rest of the team I have encountered are excellent at finding the right work for your needs. Whether it be day to day, long term or even a mixture of both. They are all very polite and friendly and I would recommend the agency to any teacher looking at doing supply work.

S. R.

I joined Now Ed in January and very quickly was placed in a role and school that met my needs by my consultant Hash who delivers and meets your individual needs. Hash has been nothing short of being absolutely supportive and is definitely one of the best consultants I’ve had so far, as I had initially joined a couple of other agencies who I still have not heard back from. I still do not even know who my consultants are from those agencies as no one actually replies back to emails or texts. Whereas with Now Education my consultant Hash was always available with excellent communication skills and ensured he got back to me ASAP. Now looking forward I have gained a permanent post for September and all thanks to Hash who has been putting my CV out there to all the various schools he has links with and needless to say it is this dedication you need from an agent when you are looking for work! To anyone looking to join an agency I would highly recommend Now Education, Hash is by far the best consultant you could ask for. Rather than waste your time with agencies who do not even allocate you with an agent and do not bother replying back. Good luck to everyone out there, hope you all have a positive experience as I have. Thanks to Now Education once again😊

S. P.

Now Education is an absolutely brilliant agency. My consultant Pam has been super supportive, friendly, professional and managed to find me work straight away. I would highly recommend this agency if you are looking for supply work and are getting into the education sector !!

Z. S.

I have been with Now since January and was given work pretty much straight away at a very local school. My consultant Rich is very down to earth and helpful. He is proactive in finding suitable placements whether day to day or long-term. He has also been understanding in terms of my availability, and continued to contact me for other opportunities if I felt something was not suitable for me. I have also had work from Sunita who has offered work at a school very local to me with reasonable pay. I look to continue working with Now, alongside Rich and Sunita in the coming academic year.

M. P.

Joined this agency in 2017 along with 3 others. But this one has been the best one. Totally reccomend. Andy is a great consultant who caters to what work schedule suits you, he gets to k ow what schools will suit you best and always keep in mind for potential roles that come along. Bookings in advance are always done for cover work and on call work is great too. Mark is also a super consultant to work with if you get a chance. With other agencies I found them to not be entirely truthful about roles in school or not paying me and having to spend a lot of time chasing them up. With NOW no problems at all. A really supportive team of consultants who take care of you and find you work. Never had any issues with them.

K. R.

Worked solely with Now Education for the past year within schools and during holidays within a residential setting ( bonus for extra hours) good average on full-time hours. The SEN schools are not like the ones attached to the local school. They are specialists. Commitment is needed. ... Payroll is great always paid on time, I've personally opted out of holiday pay and pension, which was just an email to request. I'm with other agencies as back up, however my paid work has been with Now Education for just over the last year with the looks of long term work in the New Year ...

f. 2.

Now Education is a fantastic recruitment company, who have been flexible and have worked around my family commitments. Very loyal, reliable and always work available which I have really enjoyed. This is my first supply teaching experiences and the only agency I have worked with; I hope to stay with them in the near future. I would definitely recommend Now Education.

A. T.

I registered with NOW a couple of years ago and ever since have been flooded with opportunities that are aligned to my experience and interests. I initially opted for an agency to provide me with not only the flexibility but also an array of different roles which allowed me to determine which area I wanted pursue in the long run. The team were absolutely fantastic and supportive but I have to mention Hash who has gone above and beyond his line of duty and always kept me informed of the availability of roles in the area. The guys have been an absolute pleasure and I wouldn’t chose another agency. Highly recommend!

A. B.

Now Education is one of many agencies I had joined, in my experience this agency is far by the most hardworking and dedicated to ensure it delivers the best for its candidates in line of work. I would recommend this agency to all. Lovely friendly and approachable staff. Long and short term roles to suit individuals avaiblity. My supply consultant is Hash and Pam, both are amazing at their roles and work hard to ensure I always have work. They check in how I am doing and they give feedback on how the schools feel about my performance. I can be rest assured any concerns or worries they are always avaible and will make time for me to discuss and share any issues or just a general chat. I would definatly recommend to get in touch with either Pam or Hash for work they both are amazing at what they do.

S. Z.

I signed up to a few agencies in September 2018, looking for a full time NQT position. It was so exhausting chasing up consultants, a complete waste of my time. I saw an advert online for Now Education, so I decided to contact them and honestly it was the best decision I had ever made. Returning to work for any mother with a young family is quite unsettling. However, my consultant Hash was so understanding and supportive of my situation. He has helped me secure a NQT position for September in a matter of weeks. I honestly cannot thank him enough. To any students who are losing hope, I would most definitely recommend Now Education. With outstanding consultants, such as Hash, I can guarantee you will find something before the end of this academic year.

T. W. J.

I have recently joined Now education and bagged a permanent teaching position at an amazing, outstanding school, only within a few days of speaking to Now Education. My consultant, Hash, is fantastic. He is so supportive and is great at pairing one up with great schools that fits one's particular wishes and needs. Hash cares about the well being of his clients, which is gold worth! Thank you Hash!

A. O.

I joined Now Education after my NQT year and was welcomed into the supply world by my consultant, Hash who was so helpful and friendly, making me feel at ease :) After being on long term supply for the summer term, I went back into class but decided to go back on supply after the year was over. Of course I called Hash direct as he was so fantastic the first time round, who was yet again so helpful! I have had lots of work and feel so comfortable to share any of my concerns with Hash who is always there to listen.

A. B.

I worked with Pam at Now Education for a year, I found her and the agency fantastic, always willing to help and listen to my needs. I was regularly given work and found all the schools to be enjoyable places to work and would highly recommend them to anyone who was looking for an agency.

S. U.

***If their are any head teachers, deputy heads or teachers, seeking for an impressive teaching agency, I honestly couldn't highly recommend *Now Education* any more than this. They have a brilliant cohort of consultants - Hash is brill at what he does and will work around each schools individual needs. The agency have a team of fantastic teachers as well as teaching assistants who are ready to deliver with passion and dedication (not staff who go in just to get the day over and done with!) I would highly recommend schools to consider Now Education as their agency for their supply staff needs. I personally know alot of effective and outstanding teachers who have recently signed up with Now Education and are delivering great results in every school they go to. You really will not be disappointed .😊 - Shabana Kousar

S. P.

I loved working for these guys. They looked after me and were really supportive

S. B.

I have been with Now Education for 2 years and they have been very helpful and supportive. I was furloughed during the pandemic which I am very grateful for. My rep from Now Education Pam is always available, friendly and supportive.

N. M. M.

I've worked for Now Education for around 5 years now and have worked with Pam, James and Marc. Pam is superb she is really down to earth and she is honest. Now Education are on your side and they always strive for the best for you! Thank you Now Education

A. A.

I am well experienced in working with children and young people. Have to say that the organisation in Now Education is superb. The staff is very helpful and appreciate when people are working well. I have been in number of schools around the area. My experience have been very positive and I strongly recommed working with the Agency!

T. C.

These guys are on the ball!! Coming from another agency that couldn’t provide me work because they had unreal expectations in regards to references. No cattle trucking around with these, they got all relevant details required and I was in work within two days. They were and still are a breath of fresh air! Very responsive and do their job efficiently!

Z. S.

In this academic year, I have found Richard ambassadorial in the teacher placement industry - vis~a~vis his professionalism, politeness and his dependability and dedication to finding appropriate assignments. He works very hard to earn the goodwill of supply teachers by communicating quickly and delivering work by matching them to suitable allocations and/or forwarding teacher availability to Now Education's other equally impressive consultants; Sunita, Marissa, etc. Richard's reputation speaks for itself by the sheer amount of work he is able to generate, but it is also spoken of highly in supply teaching circles, his reliability and interpersonal skills win over both teachers and schools he comes into contact with. Zulfikar Shah MA Ed; PGDE; Fellow

A. N.

I think that some of these reviews are rather harsh! Remember the more flexible a candidate is, the more likely they are to get work. If you demand that you can only work on a Tuesday in a reception class 2 miles away from where you live, your chances of getting work are quite slim. There's pros and cons to supply work but I think I'd rather drive across the other side of the city to a school, do a good job and still leave at a decent hour and be able to go home and relax, than have a permanent role, 2 minutes from my house where I have to arrive at 7am and leave at 6pm because I have lots of marking, planning, assessments plus a million other things to do! I guess what I am trying to say is you can't please everyone ! Don't be put off by the Teacher-Diva comments on here! Give Now a go!

A. W.

Quick, easy and efficient. Lewis and his team were very helpful and managed to help me to secure a full time position in my located area. Lots of information provided throughout the whole process and love my new job! Thank you!

J. O.

I had a great experience with Now Education. Sunita was very personable and professional and helped me secure work very quickly. I would recommend them to anyone looking for supply work.

K. G.

Marc at Now has been great. He pieced together a brilliant outcome from day 1. Now have utterly exceeded my expectations, given the time of year and the urgency of my requests. Total respect.

S. C.

In the main ok. Duplicated on one occasion sent home no recompense for time or travel costs. Still waiting for outstanding pay after 4 months. Ignore texts and emails!

E. S.

Was quick and easy to apply, got in touch straight away and I was working with days, also helped me out with getting DBS. Would definitely recommend

J. R.

I have always had a very positive experience with Now. Lewis in particular has gone out of his way on several occasions for me. Regular work and polite and friendly staff, what more could you ask for...?