Meet the Teaching Agency in Rochester
Academics in Kent is a well-established local education supply agency for teachers and support staff, based in Rochester. Established in 2005, we are able to provide daily supply for teaching and non-teaching support staff, as well as long-term contracts and permanent opportunities for registered teachers, as well as a number of different roles for support staff. Academics has built strong relationships with schools in Bromley, Bexley, Dartford, Gravesham, Medway and Maidstone as well as multiple schools across South East London, East Kent and West Kent, and have teaching and non-teaching jobs available for you. The Kent office has combined extensive recruitment experience and delivers an excellent service to schools and supply teachers every single day. Through our Rochester based consultants, we are able to provide our teachers contracts in Early Years, Primary, Secondary and SEN settings. Get in touch with us today or register now, and let us help you find your next teaching job. All our consultants work hard to be viewed as not just recruitment consultants, but recruitment partners with our clients and candidates. As a result of this hard work, we are now seen by many as the best choice teacher supply agency across the county.
So, if you are now looking for a change of direction with your teaching or support job, or even looking to secure your NQT year, the team in Kent are ready and waiting to hear from you. Give us a call and we'll get things arranged so you can come in and meet us and get registered. We look forward to meeting you.
How to find us
Driving; After turning into Culpeper Close, continue to follow the road round to the right into Laser Quay business estate. Epsilon House is in the right hand corner of Laser Quay and the main entrance is directly opposite Stonecroft Intabuild Ltd. Free parking is available behind the building near the river and we would advise that you park in the spaces labelled ‘E Visitor’. Academics are situated on the first floor of Epsilon House.
Rail: Nearest rail station is Strood (15 minute walk).
Bus: 197 Bus also stops on Thomas Longley Road which is a short walk to the office.
Daniel Hassett
South East Regional Manager
Dan joined Academics in 2018 to oversee the day-to-day running of the Rochester branch before overseeing the South East region. Dan has spent over 20 years in recruitment across IT and Healthcare and has a wealth of experience in both contract and permanent recruitment. Dan attended Crofton Primary School, Orpington and Coopers Technology College, Chislehurst.
Why Academics?
“Academics has an excellent team of people who care and are passionate about what they do. We have an established reputation in Kent for being an agency that is synonymous to providing quality teaching professionals and a quality service. A fantastic organisation and a great place to work.”
Reshma Koria
Secondary Manager
Reshma began her education recruitment journey in 2008 before joining Academics in 2017 as Secondary Manager and Deputy Branch Manager and establishing strong relationships with Secondary schools and educators across Kent and South East London. Reshma attended Morden Mount Primary School, Greenwich and Eltham Hill Technology College for Girls, Eltham.
Why Academics?
“I get a real satisfaction from fulfilling recruitment needs, helping schools and candidates alike. Academics provides the best platform for me to do this as we work to such high standards. We have a brilliant team ethos at Classic which results in success!”
Anita Holman
Primary Team Leader
Anita joined Academics in October 2017 to grow and establish the Primary desk across Medway and Swale before moving on to team leader. Anita began her recruitment career in 2006 in Industrial and Commercial Recruitment. Anita attended All Saints C of E Primary School, Chatham and Fort Pitt Grammar School, Chatham.
Why Academics?
“Academics offers a really good working environment and has a strong reputation within the local market. I get immense satisfaction from achieving goals and a great sense of achievement matching the great teachers with great schools.”
Bryan Woods
Principal Consultant
Following his first job as a financial advisor, Bryan has now enjoyed a longstanding career in education recruitment spanning more than 25 years and joined Academics in 2019 to support primary schools across South East London. Bryan attended Marus Bridge Primary & Middle School and Whitley High School, Wigan.
Why Academics?
“Working at Academics is like being part of a family. Everyone has the best interest of schools and candidates at heart. Everyone cares about the job they do.”
Liam Wheeler
Primary Consultant
Liam began his education recruitment journey in 2023 as a Resourcer before being promoted to Primary consultant supporting schools across Gravesend and Maidstone. Previously a dedicated and enthusiastic primary school teacher for 4 years, teaching at schools within Medway and Maidstone. Liam attended Twydall Primary School, Gillingham and The Howard School, Rainham.
Why Academics?
“It's clear that the Academics Team are caring and supportive - everyone is willing to help anyone out! Relationships with candidates and clients are strong and established which is something I really enjoy being part of.”
Katie Rolfe
Primary Consultant
Following a career as a Medical Secretary in NHS, Katie joined the Rochester team in 2025 as a resourcer before being promoted to consultant. She now supports primary schools and educators across Medway and Swale. Katie attended Hempstead Junior School, Hempstead and Rainham Mark Grammar School, Rainham.
Why Academics?
“I love talking to new people, supporting them through the whole process and helping them find their perfect role – it's so rewarding. We have a fantastic team in Rochester who are supportive and always ready to help”.
Niamh Jones
SEND Consultant
Niamh joined the Academics team in Rochester in 2024 as resourcer before her promotion to SEND consultant where she now supports specialist schools across Bexley, Dartford, Gravesham, Medway, Swale. Prior to this, Niamh spent over six years as a Teaching Assistant supporting high needs SEN students. Niamh attended Our Lady's RC Primary School, Dartford and St Catherine's Catholic School, Bexleyheath.
Why Academics?
“We have a great team and I really enjoy using my knowledge and passion for SEND to help others to advance their careers”.
Faye Allison
Resourcer
Faye joined the Rochester team in 2024 following a career as a Primary Teacher, teaching Key Stage 2 students as well as working for an online tutoring company. Faye attended Maundene Primary School, Walderslade and Walderslade Girls School, Chatham.
Why Academics?
“Academics is a great company to work for, I love how staff wellbeing and support is always prioritised and it's fantastic to be able to support the schools we work with. As a former teacher, I fully understand how stressful being short staffed can be, so it's great to be the one to help source good candidates.”
Alice Creighton
SEND Consultant (PRU | EOTAS)
Following a career as an estate agent, Alice began her education recruitment journey in 2023 before joining the Rochester team in 2025. Alice supports clients and educators within EOTAS and alternative education, delivering tailored recruitment solutions across 1:1 tuition and working with PRU’s, AP’s and Virtual Schools across the county. Alice attended St William of Perth Catholic Primary School, Rochester and Thomas Aveling Secondary School, Rochester.
Why Academics?
“I love being able to support alternative education and getting the children and provisions the support they need. I like the buzz of the team and the office environment — everyone is a team player and we all help each other out!”
Ellie Moore
Primary Consultant
Ellie began her recruitment career in 2018, spending many years recruiting healthcare professionals and nurses into the NHS before embarking on her education recruitment journey with Academics in 2025. Ellie supports primary schools and educators across Dartford and Bromley. Ellie attended Our Lady’s Roman Catholic Primary School, Dartford and St Catherine’s Catholic School for Girls, Bexleyheath.
Why Academics?
“What I particularly like about working at Academics is the supportive team environment and the constant training that helps you succeed in the role.”
Oliver Mynard
SEND Consultant
Further to completing a BA in Primary Education at the University of Brighton, Ollie joined the Academics team in November 2025. With his education knowledge and passion for SEND, Ollie now supports specialist schools throughout East Kent. Ollie attended The Churchill School, Hawkinge and The Harvey Grammar School, Folkestone.
Why Academics?
“It’s a really supportive team and a welcoming environment which fosters opportunities for growth and success.”
Emily Turrell
Primary Consultant
Emily began her recruitment career in 2022 working with building control, blue collar and tech clients before joining Academics in 2025. Prior to this she worked in hospitality in the tiny town of Sandwich, Kent, making the meanest cocktails in East Kent! Emily attended Christ Church C of E Junior School, Ramsgate, St George’s CE Secondary, Broadstairs and Clarendon Grammar School (Sixth Form), Ramsgate.
Why Academics?
“The team are great. The work environment is fun, supportive and we have a strong reputation in the market which makes it great not only to work for, but to represent.”
