James Ray Recruitment

Quick, realistic, human experience of all the staff at James Ray Recruitment. Systems and processes quick to navigate and understand and all staff very responsive and understanding of candidate's needs/skills. Definitely recommend!

James Ray delivers what it says it will. There are many agencies who will use various tactics to get you signed up and then deliver very little. They have been great for me.

I have been with James Ray since September and am so pleased with everything! Signing up with them was easy and Kat is lovely and really friendly to talk to. Communication is great and I am getting a lot of work from them. Staff are amazing and I have gained a lot more confidence within the classroom from being with them. Cannot recommend enough!

James Ray is such a friendly and supportive team! The company made me feel so welcome and at ease. They are super organised and helpful - I couldn't believe how quickly I was signed up and they started me on supply teaching posts straight away! I hadn't worked for supply in 10 years so I was nervous but they made sure that I worked in a year group that I felt comfortable in to give me that confidence boost and I loved it! Luke and Kat are so enthusiastic and supportive, they have made great relationships with schools!

If you are looking to start supply teaching but you are feeling nervous, this company is the one to go with! Thanks for such a positive experience! I'm excited for the opportunities this year!

James Ray Recruitment is a wonderful agency to work for! I've loved every second working for them and have visited some lovely schools along the way! Kat and the team are friendly, helpful and extremely supportive! I'm very sad to be leaving you, but hopefully I can return in the future!

I came across a job vacancy for an invigilator advertised by James Ray in December I called them to find out more information regarding invigilator opportunities. Kat answered the phone. I explained to her what I was after. She listened and took all my requirements on board. She was very helpful and made me feel so comfortable. She said that I needed to update my CV and submit it.

I was a bit unsure as I'm not confident at selling my achievements. She picked up on this and said that if I update it and email it across to her, she would look at it. Following on from this, Hayley Heeley from the office called me. She asked me a few questions and gave me a lot to think about regarding vacancies in education. Hayley was again just as helpful and caring.

She then booked me in for an interview with her. I strongly recommend James Ray Recruitment to everyone. The staff are extremely helpful, kind and respectful. A great example of first class customer service.

An incredible company of kind and friendly staff. If you are in need of Cover staff for schools this should be your first call. They are well organised and friendly with high standards and a strong work ethic. If you are looking to work in Supply I cannot recommend a better company to work for.

My experience with James Ray has been brilliant from the start. Kat and the team have always made me feel so welcome and at ease with a process I was unfamiliar with. I came to James Ray following the completion of my QTS as I didn't immediately secure a full time teaching position. I have had continuous work in schools which has led to me securing a full time position!

Working as a supply teacher can be daunting if you are new to teaching but James Ray gave me all the support I needed to succeed. I would definitely recommend! If you are reading this, good luck for the future :

The team at JamesRay are brilliant. All the staff have helped me to secure supply work easily. Luke is constantly working on getting me the work I need and the communication is amazing. I can see a future with this company as a supply teacher. Would highly recommend as a company they are very much on the ball.

I would like to praise the pro-active efforts and efficacy of the staff at James Ray Recruitment, in finding me a long-term placement within my specialist subject, within the first week of the start of the academic year in September 2023. I would wholeheartedly recommend the agency to any teacher looking for supply work. Thank you all.

I cannot recommend James Ray Recruitment enough. They have an extremely friendly team and are very professional. The process of signing up was quick and easy and I was offered work straight away. The lovely personal touches such as receiving an email on my first day of working for them make this the company to be with. Thank you all

The team at James Ray have been brilliant in helping me further my career. Their continued support and dedication throughout the process does not go unnoticed. I was highly impressed with the quick sign up process and how attentive they have been with my needs and requirements. I would highly recommend this service for anyone wanting to further their career or just starting out in the education sector!

The team at James Ray Recruitment were extremely helpful, professional and supportive when signing up for supply work with them. I have had regular contact with Kat and the team throughout the process by text, phone and email and they were always available to answer any questions I had, making the process stress free and straight forward. I have worked closely with Kat as my primary consultant and she has been amazing through the process, Kat completely considered my qualifications and skills with regards to suitable jobs and regularly made contact through the stages of clearance! I could not thank Kat and the rest of the team enough and I would highly recommend this agency for supply work!

A very friendly and professional team, who work hard to ensure that all of your work needs are met. I have had regular phone calls with Kat who has made the process clear, easy and straightforward, and I feel supported every step of the way. She has updated me regularly regarding supply jobs, availability and the application process. I would highly recommend to anyone who is looking for work/needs recruitment support.

Extremely helpful and friendly service who actually find you work very quickly! Some Agencies don't contact you after you have completed all the forms required. Luke has been very proactive in finding work placements and is keen to ensure it suits you.

Just wanted to give feedback on great service I recently received from James Ray. Very helpful, gave me some really good advice, and helped me find the support I needed quickly. I particularly appreciated the support from Kat who did what she said she'd do and was there when I need to talk things through. For me, very good service.

You can always count on The team at James Ray to have your back and work to find you the best placements. Over the years, I have interacted with a few from the team who are all lovely and communicate efficiently between them; they always worked around me and made me feel valued. Luke, you're the superstar of placements and it's such a buzz working with you!

Really impressed with the communication from the James Ray team. They're all supportive and understanding and have been really good at placing me in settings that suit me. It's a pleasure working for them and both Luke and kat are very personable people which is lovely.

Luke, Kat, Hannah and Paige have turned the often stressful experience of looking for work into a pleasant one. The team understands my needs and consistently responds to questions promptly. I could only describe them as thorough, professional, and friendly. I would recommend them to anybody looking for work.

Absolutely amazing. Samantha was really good at getting me an interview and giving me all the information regarding the job. If I had any questions I would call and without any issues Samantha would get the info that I asked about and straight away get it for me. 100% would recommend James Ray recruitment. 10 out 10.

A professional, independent business run by a hardworking team! James Ray work very closely with gorgeous schools, providing an outstanding service! James Ray take great care of their staff, and form excellent working relationships. Luke and Kat are great to work for and I feel very happy & privileged to work for such a happy, caring and professional agency. Thanks again for all the praise and positive energy that you provide to make my teaching experience enjoyable.

Before I Joined James Ray, I was In a teaching position that was far from what I enjoyed. The extremely knowledgeable and friendly team Luke, Kat, Paige and Hannah made me feel very welcome, and gave me a bespoke package which was tailored to my subject specialism. The service they offer is far more elite and much more personal than any other agency I have come across in the past. By far the best recruiters around.

James Ray are my favourite teaching agency to work for hands down. Luke is like a friend on the other end of the phone no matter what you need him for. He is supportive, encouraging, personable and always so kind. When your staff are brilliant, your company is brilliant and James Ray is a shining example of that. Anyone wanting to join a teaching agency, I couldn't recommend them more.

I have worked with Luke for some time now and can honestly say that his approach to recruitment is unique and exceptional. Balancing the interests of a client and a candidate is not easy but Luke manages this with aplomb. He genuinely cares about everybody and has outstanding people skills. His passion, energy and enthusiasm for his work are second to none.

He has a great sense of humour and is incredibly hard working. Looking to join an agency? Look no further. Luke is a genuinely great guy who will never let you down. I highly recommend him and his agency.