We have a vast amount of strength and depth in our Management Team, take a look below
Michelle was one of the original directors when the business was incorporated in 2004 and became the sole owner in 2021. Since then, her focus and commitment has been to ensure the business becomes/remains completely people focused. Michelle firmly believes that the “people“ are the companies most important asset and building a business where everyone feels valued is her mission.
Tracy also joined the business at its incorporation in 2004. Having worked her way up though the company, she now supports Michelle on a day-to-day basis with the running of the business as well as overseeing the HR duties for the company. Her experience is invaluable to the smooth running of the business.
Andrew joined the company 3 years ago as finance manager. Andrew qualified as chartered account 36 years ago and keeps all things finance right for the company with his attention to detail.
Kerry offers training, development and mentoring to our candidates. She delivers bespoke training to those new to education who are wanting to make the step “into the classroom” and also offers a range of CPD for our established professionals. She shares her 13 years’ experience as a teaching assistant throughout the training as well as her natural emphatic demeanour. Kerry is also a trained counsellor and provides a range of wellbeing mentoring to staff and candidates. Kerry is a huge asset to the company.
Craig is a co business owner of A;I for education who specialise in inspiring young people to achieve their potential. With his 15 years’ classroom experience as a Cover Supervisor, Craig delivers our comprehensive cover supervisor training for candidates wishing to “get into the classroom“. Craig works with Kerry to ensure our candidates receive comprehensive training which ensures that they can fit in to a variety of roles in most classroom settings.
Kevin heads up the team of consultants in Hull and leads from the front with Business Development. With over 6 years at Principal, Kevin oversees the secondary divisions so If you are wanting to work in Secondary schools, Kevin can find assignments tailored to your needs.
The key to our business is the recruitment and retention of quality candidates. Beth heads up candidate attraction for the company Now in her 10th year at Principal, Beth previously managed the compliance team but is now relishing her new role as Candidate Attraction Manager.
Leah runs the compliance team in our Hull Branch. With 7 years’ experience Leah has worked her way up to her current role by her work ethic, diligence and commitment. Leah works hard to ensure that candidate recruitment checks are carried out expediently whilst never compromising on safeguarding recruitment. With her experience supporting consultants and administrative skills she is an extremally versatile member of the team
Kate’s story with Principal began 9 years ago when she joined the Leeds branch as a temporary admin assistant. From this Kate now heads up the Leeds branch. Kate is the backbone of the Leeds team be it selling to schools, attracting candidates or clearing candidates for work. Kate epitomises versatility in the workplace.
Amy has displayed the utmost diligence during her time at Principal after starting out as an admin assistant. Her attention to detail was soon apparent and now in her 9th year at Principal, she thrives heading up the compliance team for Leeds.
We have a team of education experts who offer free training to tool you up with a view to becoming a:
Teaching Assistant
Cover Supervisor
1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant
