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Can you tell me about your education and
training?
I've had a good secondary education and have gone back
to college over the years, I have previously trained to be
a secretary. During my time in recruitment I have been on
various courses.
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Can you tell me about your
role?
Business manager, which is overseeing, motivating and
leading a team. I see myself as a facilitator of ideas and
push the team to work out of their comfort zones to ensure
that we are different to our competitors. Never is a day
the same. I am constantly being pushed, and my senses are
tested whilst making and challenging my decision-making
skills. I have the opportunity to work closely with my
clients and develop ideas, for example we work closely with
Barnardo's which is a partnership that has grown from a
relationship I developed. I get to arrange seminars so that
peer groups can share best practice and we arrange for
leaders in the field of education to share their
experiences. I visit my clients and get to see the
outstanding work which is being carried out within the
schools in our area.
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What are the main challenges about your
role?
Trying to work out how to fit everything into one day!
My planning and time management skills have definitely
improved. I am an excellent juggler and director, however
our biggest challenge is being able to find enough teachers
to fill all the bookings we have!
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What do you most enjoy about your job?
I love every part of my job; every day is completely
different and rewarding. The passion of the industry is
infectious, the various different types of people that you
deal with on a daily basis ensure that no two days are the
same. I just enjoy coming to work.
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What is a typical day at work for you?
There is no such thing as a typical day, however ever
day is amazing and fun. Imagine the phone ringing non-stop,
schools calling for teachers, teachers giving you their
availability, and arranging for the right teachers to go to
the right schools. We also spend a lot of time with our
schools. I visit our special educational needs schools on a
weekly basis and have the opportunity to spend time with
the students, hosting CV writing and interview skills
workshops, which I find very rewarding but also very
challenging.
I also get to see the team achieve each and every day.
There is nothing more satisfying and rewarding than getting
it right with both teachers and schools saying thank
you.
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What are the requirements and skills you need to do
your job?
You MUST be able to think on your feet and have a care
and passion for getting it right first time. You must
remember that we are working with children and that they
are our future. You need to be a problem solver, a
motivator, be passionate and able to THINK outside of the
box.
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Do you travel often?
I travel and visit all schools weekly. There is nothing
like seeing your staff in action.
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Why did you join Randstad Education?
I wanted to work for a supportive and rewarding
organisation. I also wanted to be part of the best and to
grow and develop with an organisation.
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What would you say to someone thinking about
joining Randstad Education?
If you have a passion for recruitment and want to work
for a company that rewards success, offers training and
development to all, and treats you as a human being, then
this is the organisation for you.