Time to Celebrate

Marian Hobbs.

TimePlan Education Group is celebrating a milestone this year… They have been successfully placing teachers in schools across the UK for 20 years!

Established in 1989, Time Plan was the first teacher recruitment agency on the scene and is still considered one of the best services for teachers wishing to relocate to the UK. Their experience is second to none having helped teachers from over 50 countries around the globe secure teaching work in England and Scotland.

New Zealand’s very own Marian Hobbs (ex New Zealand Education Minister) was placed by TimePlan in Birmingham, UK. She describes TimePlan as “professional, holistic in its service and concerned to serve the schools and their communities, as well as the hopeful teachers that they have on their books. I was most impressed.”

Marian made the transition from New Zealand to the UK in 2008. She explains, “I came to TimePlan with an unusual CV and they saw opportunities for me that I had not even dreamed of. Through their clever thinking and wide networks they secured me work in one of England’s largest metropolitan education authorities.”

TimePlan understands that not all teachers will have the same experience and education background. For this reason they offer a variety of placements ranging from day-to-day supply to long term work and from newly qualified placements to leadership appointments.

One of TimePlan’s goals is to make teachers’ move to the UK as smooth as possible. As such, their New Zealand Recruitment Team is always on hand to answer any questions a teacher may have before or after the big move.

Marian expressed that “on a personal level I found that TimePlan was so helpful in those early weeks of a shift. They made life so easy in terms of the banking and government procedures…and I was even taken to a local rugby game to help with the transition!”

TimePlan has offices all across the UK so they can cater to anybody’s needs. From the hustle and bustle of a big city to the tranquil atmosphere of a small village, TimePlan serves them all.

If you are interested in teaching in the UK, Time Plan will be holding information sessions throughout New Zealand this July and August. To find out more information about these sessions, check out their website www.timeplan.com or register your interest by e-mailing: nz@timeplan.net