Meet the Teaching Agency in Tunbridge Wells
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Our Tunbridge Wells office (formerly Term Time Teachers) was originally founded in 2000 and acquired by Servoca PLC in 2020. The team have an excellent reputation and a rich history in servicing schools across West Kent and East Sussex. Specialising in placing supply teachers, teaching assistants, cover supervisors, SEN support and non-classroom staff into day-to-day, short-term, long-term and permanent roles in primary, secondary and specialist settings. Academics Tunbridge Wells has an excellent team that provides a personal touch and ensures a quality services to schools and teaching staff in the area.
How To Find Us
Driving: Situated on St Johns Road, next door to Richer Sounds. From the A26 south of Tunbridge Wells, follow signs for Town Centre/High Street and then follow local signs to St John’s Road. There are parking options nearby in central Tunbridge Wells or limited free parking on Culverden Park opposite the office.
Rail: Tunbridge Wells Station. From there, head north on Station Road toward Mount Pleasant Rd, continue onto Mount Pleasant Rd and then turn right onto Upper Grosvenor Rd. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto St John’s Road.
Bus: Route 7 or 402 — these stop along St John’s Road near where Academics Tunbridge Wells is located.
Madona Dartsimelia
Branch Manager
Following her BA (Hons) in English Language and Literature that she gained in her native Georgia and a brief career as a Healthcare Assistant, Madona joined the business in 2011 embarking on a long and successful career in education recruitment. As well as managing the Tunbridge Wells branch, Madona oversees a busy SEND desk working with a variety of schools across Kent.
Why Academics?
“I love how empowered people feel in this job and the autonomy the business gives consultants to do what they do best - helping candidates find their perfect roles and helping schools secure the best staff”
Neisha Gajjar
Primary Team Leader
Neisha began her education recruitment journey in 2021 and has been supporting primary schools and nurseries across West Kent ever since. Prior to education recruitment, Neisha was a professional dancer and dance teacher and also gained invaluable experience as an LSA which has helped her in her role today. Neisha attended Capel Primary School, Tonbridge and Hillview School for Girls, Tonbridge.
Why Academics?
“I love helping candidates secure their dream roles and supporting them through every step, from interview to start date. I really value the supportive team culture we have at Academics and the chance to make a real difference in education.”
Lottie Perez-Del-Pulgar
Primary Consultant
Lottie joined the team in 2022 following a career as an Estate Agent and works closely supporting primary schools and nurseries across Wealden and Hastings and Rother where she has built some strong relationships. Lottie attended Sevenoaks Prep, Sevenoaks and Angley Sports College, Cranbrook.
Why Academics?
“The people I work with. I enjoy working closely with colleagues on a day-to-day basis within our office in Tunbridge Wells, as well as networking and collaborating with consultants across other branches. Being part of a larger organisation creates valuable opportunities to learn from others and supports continued professional growth.”
Ella Carter
Resourcer
Before joining the team in 2023 and entering the world of recruitment, Ella was a manager of a coffee house. Ella supports the primary team in sourcing quality candidates and supporting them through the full registration process. Ella attended Benenden CofE Primary, Cranbrook and High Weald Academy, Cranbrook.
Why Academics?
“I really love meeting good quality candidates and helping them take the next step in their career. Working for Academics has opened my eyes a lot to the world of recruitment and helped build my experience in a completely different career path, to what I was used to. I also love my colleagues that I get to spend every day with and being a part of a great team in Tunbridge Wells”
Mia Spencer-Butler
SEND Consultant
Mia joined the business in 2024 as a resourcer before being promoted to consultant in 2025. Before this, Mia was supporting client with payroll solutions – now she is busy supporting SEND schools across East Sussex and engaging with quality teaching staff across the county. Mia attended Brambletye School, East Grinstead and Lingfield Notre Dame, Lingfield.
Why Academics?
“I love the team I work with and how supportive they are, the clear career progression, and the opportunity to grow and develop within the company. I enjoy helping SEN schools find reliable staff and supporting candidates into roles where they can make a real difference to children’s lives”
Jazmin Cutter
Resourcer
Jazmin worked within early years at a local nursery before joining the team and starting her recruitment journey in 2025. Jazmin attended Pembury Primary, Tunbridge Wells and Mascalls Academy, Tonbrodge.
Why Academics?
“I enjoy supporting education from a different angle and being part of a team that work with real purpose and passion”
James Stone
Secondary Consultant
James graduated from the University of Brighton with BA (Hons) in Media Studies before embarking on a career in education recruitment in 2019. James joined the Tunbridge Wells team in 2025, overseeing the West Kent Secondary desk and supporting schools across Sevenoaks, Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge & Malling and Maidstone. James attended Dormansland Primary School, Lingfield and Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys, Tunbridge Wells.
Why Academics?
“The company has a really good culture and puts emphasis on candidate and client satisfaction.”
