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Welcome to Academics Berkhamsted, formerly A+ Teachers. Academics Berkhamsted is a local education supply agency for teachers and support staff, and have been operating in Hertfordshire and the surrounding areas since 2003. We provide daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent teaching opportunities for registered teachers, as well as work for support staff. Since it inception as A+ Teachers in 2003, strong working relationships have been established with many schools in the Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire and Berkshire areas and currently have a wealth of teaching jobs for you. The office has a combined recruitment experience of over 25 years and delivers an excellent service to schools and supply teachers each and every day. Through our Berkhamsted based consultants, we are able to offer our teachers teaching contracts in Primary, Secondary and SEN settings. Register now and let us help you find your perfect teaching job. We work extremely hard to be viewed as not just recruitment consultants, but recruitment partners amongst our clients and candidates. We are proud that through this hard work both as A+ Teachers, and now Academics, we are seen by many as the best choice teacher supply agency for schools in the area.

If you are looking for a change of direction with your teaching or support job, or even looking to secure your NQT year, the team in Berkhamsted are ready and waiting to hear from you. Pick up the phone and let’s get the ball rolling for the next stage in your career in education.

We look forward to meeting you.

Louis Austin Louis Austin

Louis is the current Branch Manager at Berkhamsted

Louis joined Academics in 2019 having previously spent 6 years recruiting and managing within the logistics industry. Since joining Academics Louis’ key focus has been assisting primary schools across Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire.

He is committed on providing a high quality service to both his candidates and schools. This is achieved by his honest and reliable ethos.

As Branch manager, Louis is truly committed to his team, since becoming Branch Manager the team have doubled in size and still expanding. Louis is keen to speak to individuals seeking a new role within recruitment to expand his team further.

For teaching and support roles across Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire make sure you get in touch with Louis.

Anthony Kew Anthony Kew

Anthony is the consultant for Buckinghamshire primary schools

Anthony has been with Academics since 2015 and got the opportunity to relocate to our Berkhamsted office which enables him to work with Primary schools within his own county of Buckinghamshire. Having relocated from our Head office where he was a part of the SEN team gives Anthony good knowledge of SEN and Primary structures across both sectors.

From growing up and living in Aylesbury, Anthony is looking forward to working with schools local to where he lives and finding excellent members of staff to have a positive impact on the local Primary Schools.

Anthony likes to keep active by participating in football and range of other sports.

So, if you’re looking for a Primary school position in Aylesbury Vale, Chiltern district, High Wycombe District or South Buckinghamshire area then get in touch with Anthony to discuss your ideal position today.

Tejinder Bath Tejinder Bath

Tej, is the Secondary consultant for Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire.

Tej joined Academics in April 2021 after recently moving to the area. Tej started her recruitment career in 2012 working in the Education sector and has supported schools throughout Early Years Foundation to Key Stage 5.

Tej loves to build trustworthy relationships with her candidates that allows her to help and supply quality teaching, supporting staff to our schools in and around Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire.

Away from work she loves socialising with her friends and family, brunching and watching a new series! 

Jessica Besnard Jessica Besnard

Jess is the SEN Consultant across Milton Keynes and Northamptonshire

Jess joined the team after having 5 years’ experience working in schools including 3 years supporting students with SEND. Loving her work but wanting to make a change, she joined our growing team in Berkhamstead as our Home Counties resourer with the long term goals to become a SEN Consultant. Jess currently supports the team by sourcing talented individuals across Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Milton Keynes. Her experience helps her to understand the needs of our SEN schools as well as connecting with our staff. As of January 2023 Jess was promoted to SEN Consultant and now provides cover for short and long term placements and permanent positions across Milton Keynes and Northamptonshire as

In her spare time she enjoys to spending time with friends, likes to get away and explore new places.

Kenan Hariri-Motlagh Kenan Hariri-Motlagh

Kenan is the Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire SEN Consultant

Kenan joined Academics in May 2022 as a resourcer with aspirations of becoming a Recruitment Consultant. Kenan previously worked in a sales environment but sought a career in helping and assistant individuals. With links to a number of local charities, Kenan really is an individual who cares about his local community.

Since joining Academics Kenan’s main role was supporting SEN Schools and Mainstream Schools SEN requirements. Kenan is passionate about providing excellent customer service to candidates and our clients. As of January 2023 Kenan was promoted to SEN Consultant providing cover across Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire.

He spends the majority of his spare time travelling the country watching Wycombe Wanderers and watching a variety of sports!

Applicant Testimonials

07/10/2021
Katie - Primary Teacher - Leeds
After speaking with lots of other local supply agencies about beginning work with them, Alison has the kindness and support that actually makes you feel like you can do it! She is very sensitive to ...
10/11/2020
Amy - NQT - Leeds
“I decided to begin working with an agency after being unable to secure a job within the Covid-19 climate. Alison contacted me in early September and was keen to meet with me and find about my ...
05/04/2019
Ryan - Science Technician - London
Academics is an agency that cares about its employees. I interacted with different members of their team, and was treated with nothing but respect from the onset. They are professional, approachable ...
24/09/2018
Amy - Quantum Scholars Teacher - Buckinghamshire
I decided to move to England to help gain some experience teaching abroad. Quantum Scholars was one of the first programs to get in contact with me, and having their help along the way helped make ...
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