Testimonials
"I have been using Key Stage Teacher Supply for all of my supply needs for a number of years now. I always receive a warm and friendly reception from all members of the team. They have made an effort to get to know the Headteacher, the school and myself to such an extent that my needs are now met first time, without exception. They understand the school and match their staff with my requirements and brief their staff about the school fully, so that they blend into our school with ease.
"I can confidently recommend schools to Key Stage Teacher Supply. Schools will enjoy working with them and receiving value for money and a high standard of teaching and non teaching staff."
Rebecca Cunliffe– School Business Manager, Haslingden Primary School
"Ever since taking on responsibility for cover I've always made Key Stage Teacher Supply my first and usually only port of call. The staff are always very friendly, helpful and professional, even when there's a last minute change of plan. I feel they understand our school's needs and do their up most to provide the most appropriate teacher for the job. As the school bursar I like their pricing structure and prompt weekly charging helps us to monitor supply costs very closely."
Edwina Yates– School Manager, Ss John Fisher & Thomas More Catholic Humanities College
"We have used the services of Key Stage ever since they first opened and have always found their service to be prompt and efficient. They have always managed to get us high quality staff even at very short notice. We have always found the staff to be extremely friendly and helpful and we would recommend the service without hesitation to other colleagues."
Mrs J Williams– Headteacher, Sacred Heart RC Primary School
"I am writing with regards to the service provided to my school by Jane Scott and her team at Key Stage Teacher Supply.
"We have used 'Key Stage' for the last seven years and continue to find their service to be excellent.
"More recently we have begun to use them in a wider staffing capacity for example providing Teaching Assistants and administrative staff.
"In conclusion we look forward to continuing to benefit as an extended services school from being able to use the excellent quality provided by Key Stage Teacher Supply Agency."
Mrs A Duke– Headteacher, Mount Pleasant Primary School
"We always find the service offered by Key Stage excellent, their staff are friendly, courteous and make every attempt to provide a solution to your problems. They are the only agency we use!"
Ms C Kearns – Supply Co-Ordinator, St Christophers High School
"We have been using Key Stage Teacher Supply to arrange cover for over 5 years. Throughout this time we have been impressed at how hard the staff work to meet our, sometimes very specific needs. Key Stage offers a friendly, efficient and reliable service. They are also available out of school hours when the need arises.
"The teachers and support staff placed in our school have been smart, competent and pleasant to work with. On the very few occasions when a teacher has not been right for our school Key Stage have responded immediately. We would highly recommend Key Stage as a supply agency."
Mrs BL Allan – Headteacher Brookside Primary School
"The staff at Key Stage Teacher Supply response to our calls is prompt with a friendly but efficient manner, making the time of staff absences easier to cope with. Even at short notice they never let us down and listen very carefully to any feedback we give them.
I have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending this extremely professional organisation."
J. Pickup – Admin. Officer, Avondale School
"Congratulations on being awarded the Quality Mark! You all deserve it, and have made my job much easier over the last few years. Thank You and well done!"
G Purchase – Head Teacher, Meadow Head Infant School
"You seem to really understand the needs of our pupils and send staff accordingly. Thank You for making my job a lot easier."
S. Smith – Supply Co-Ordinator, Crosshills School
"I really appreciate the friendly, cheerful manner of the staff. It creates a positive feeling, which puts me at ease straight away. The interview was relaxed, courteous but comprehensive. The training days were brilliant and totally relevant to work. Using the practical ideas taught has greatly assisted my supply teaching."
J. McClure – Primary Teacher
"You provide an excellent an ethical service."
F. Gledhill – Primary & SEN Teacher
"Key Stage is the most personable and helpful of the agencies I work for."
C. Howarth – Primary Teacher
"I'd just like to say a BIG Thank you to you all for making my move to supply a successful one I've got a life back and my children have a Mum again!!!"
C. Atkins – Primary Teacher
"Outstanding in all areas."
H. Hollingdrake – Secondary Teacher
"My experience with Key Stage has been fantastic. I highly recommend them to anyone seeking teaching employment."
E. Middleton – Teaching Assistant
"What can I say about Key Stage, absolutely fantastic. I only started to work for Key Stage in September yet I have been in such a variety of schools. Their attitude is great; they are prompt and very efficient. I was recommended by a friend and I wouldn't hesitate in doing the same. Thanks for all your help so far."
L. Thornhill – NQT Primary Teacher
"I have worked for Key Stage Teacher Supply for more than 3 years during which time I have found the staff very friendly, helpful and professional at all times. The dedicated team is supportive, reliable and approachable and enjoy good relationships with their schools and their teachers. The team knows teachers' qualities, strengths and preferences individually and places them in schools so that both will enjoy a successful relationship throughout the duration of the placement.
"The personal service is second to none. Working with Key Stage is a rewarding experience."
H. Hodgson – Primary School Teacher
"Reading the other testimonials it is obvious that this is a very professional organization but also extremely approachable to employees and clients alike. I should like to include my praise as well, especially for the staff at the new office in Chorley. My interviewer was excellent in her approach to me ,putting me at ease and yet being very thorough in the process. It gives me great confidence to feel that I shall be particularly well matched with a school. Not all Agencies deal with people in this professional manner so it is with pleasure that I can wholeheartedly recommend Key Stage."
J. Lockett – Primary K/S 1 Teacher
"I found working with Key Stage to be a very positive experience. As well as finding me lots of work in enjoyable schools the staff at the Blackburn were outstanding when it came to being helpful, direct and effecient. I strongly recommend registering with Key Stage to anyone considering doing supply teaching."
T. Crane – Primary Teacher
"I thoroughly enjoyed being employed by Key Stage Teacher Supply. I found the staff to be warm, kind, friendly and understanding. I gained lots of experience across both key stages in many different schools. I was also fortunate enough to gain a permanent full time job by taking on a temporary placement through Key Stage agency. I would recommend Key Stage Teacher Supply to any teacher who is currently not in a permanent teaching position. Thank you to all the staff there. It's been a real pleasure to work for such a friendly and committed team."
C. Shepherd – Primary Teacher
"I would like to thank you all very much for your help this term. Although I have only managed occasional days with you due to my other part-time job, I have found all the staff in the office very helpful and thoughtful. I shall certainly recommend any friends to Keystage in the future, should they require supply work. Thank you again."
B. Cass – KS2 Teacher
"My hours at my present school are being reduced so I am returning to Keystage Supply. Why? Because they are friendly, down-to-earth, yet highly professional people with a genuine interest in the people working for them. I am not surprised that the business is expanding - their dedication to the people working for them and the way they strive for excellence is a credit to them - my only surprise is that they haven't opened another branch before now!"
D. Hayton – KS2 Teacher
"I find you respond very efficiently to any calls/enquiries. No problem is too big or too small."
E. Brown – NQT KS1 Teacher
"I enjoy supply and rarely go to a school where I don’t know someone after 30 years working in Lancashire."
D. Davenport – Secondary Teacher
"Many thanks for all the work last year. Key Stage delivers a professional service to a very high standard at local schools. Signing up with Key Stage was the best thing that could have happened to me since I lost my permanent post and became a supply teacher."
M. Bateman – Secondary Teacher
"Full Marks 10/10!"
C. Gerrard – KS1 Teacher
"I’ve enjoyed almost every school you’ve sent me to. You try hard not to ‘overwork’ me and I appreciate this. You are always friendly and make people feel like friends not strangers!"
J. Vintin – KS1 & 2 Teacher
"A big thank you to all Key Stage Staff for always keeping in touch and providing sufficient information about schools."
S. Naik – KS1 Teacher
"Over the last academic year I have thoroughly enjoyed working as part of Key Stage. I have recommended yourself as an agency to colleagues and will continue to do so."
J. Dixon – KS1 Teacher
"All the staff at Key Stage Teacher Supply in Blackburn and Chorley Branches have been a delight to chat with, helpful and very efficient with school allocation. I am very much enjoying working for Key Stage; I look forward to working with Key Stage Teacher Supply in future. Keep up all the good work!!"
F. Wade – KS1 & 2 Teacher
"I feel well looked after and feel you understand my needs and wants and try to match them to assignments."
V. Brown – KS2 Teacher
"I have always found Key Stage to be friendly, helpful, polite and professional. I very much enjoy working on assignments for you and look forward to the new school year."
V. Kay – KS1 & 2 Teacher
"Key Stage provides an excellent service. When you ring up they always know who you are and always provide you with appropriate placements. You feel you are talking to a friend. They send you birthday cards and Christmas cards, which is a lovely touch and makes you feel like a person not just a number."
V. Edmundson – KS1 Teacher
"I always sing your praises when talking to anyone in the business."
H. Ellis – KS1 Teacher
"Unfailingly efficient and friendly and always remember what are my teaching needs."
G. Weymont – KS2 Teacher
"I have always been delighted with the help and support I have received from Key Stage. Thank You!"
A. Bingham – Secondary Teacher
"I feel like I am talking to a friend when you phone."
S. Cox – Secondary Teacher
"I have always appreciated the friendly and professional manner in which you keep in touch. I know that from various assignments this year that the schools appreciate it to."
P.R. St John – Secondary Teacher
"Thank you very much for all your professional help and support in providing me with so much enjoyable and rewarding yet varied work over the last two years. It has boosted my confidence in teaching Foundation Stage and Lower Primary Age Range."
M. Lambert – KS1 Teacher
"I think that the personal touch you give to each person makes Key Stage what it is. Better than the rest!"
J. Watson – NQT KS1 Teacher
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