At West Country Educational Agency, every teacher we place meets us in person.  Every. Single. One.

Yes, it's more time-consuming than online profiles or video calls, but it is worth every second.  Here's why..Teachers aren't just CVs or skill sets - they're people with strengths, preferences, and sometimes very specific needs.  When we meet them, we learn things that never appear on paper: a favourite teaching method, a past mentor who shaped them, or personal circumstances that affects their availability.  This information allows us to match them with schools where they'll thrive.

Face-to-face meetings create trust.  Teachers know we genuinely care about there success, not just filling a slot.  This trust carries through every placement, fostering loyalty and long-term relationships that benefit everyone involved.

Our personalised approach translates into better outcomes: teachers feel confident, schools get the right fit, and children experience consistent, capable teaching.  An in-person understanding ensures that placements aren't just adequate - they're successful.

Meeting teachers in person may seem "Old School" but it's a strategy that makes all the difference.  At West Country Educational Agency, we don't just place teachers - we understand them, support them, and ensure they succeed.  Because  in primary education, relatonships aren't optional - they're everything.