The Education Network expands into Leeds

Specialist education recruitment consultancy The Education Network has reopened its Leeds office as part of its ambitious expansion plans, following its closure during the pandemic.

Leading the Yorkshire division is Vikki Lowrey, newly appointed director, who brings extensive experience in recruitment, having previously run her own business and worked in a similar role in Newcastle. 

She said: “I am excited to be setting up the Yorkshire division for The Education Network. 

“We have decades of experience providing essential support to primary, secondary and SEND schools throughout the UK when there is an urgent or unexpected vacancy to fill.

“We have made a great start since we reopened and are already ahead of target with many new contracts across Leeds as well as several bids and tenders in progress. 

“Our aim is to be the market leading recruitment agency in the education sector and to achieve this, we always go above and beyond expectations to ensure we secure the right candidate for each new role. 

“We have a very bright future ahead of us.”

Vikki is joined by Matthew Shone as branch manager, an experienced SEND specialist with a background at a national education recruitment firm.

Operating from offices in Newcastle, Durham, Middlesbrough, Leeds and Birmingham, The Education Network places thousands of education professionals in supply, interim and permanent roles across primary, secondary, and SEND schools nationwide. 

Established 15 years ago in Newcastle, the consultancy’s leadership team has been working together for over two decades.

Kevin Gill, chief executive officer, added: “It was a very difficult decision to close the office during the pandemic, so it is great that we have been able to hit the ground running. 

“The team has already made many good connections and is getting its message out to schools in the area. 

“The location of our office on Aire Street was a big factor when choosing where to re-establish the business because not only is it centrally situated but it also has a roof terrace where we can hold networking events.

“We take great pride in our work and will continue to grow the business without compromising any of our core principles of acting responsibly, honesty and ethically to make a valuable difference within the sector.

“We look forward to bringing our own particular brand of education recruitment to schools in Leeds and making The Education Network the sector’s first choice when staffing issues arise.”

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