Meet the faces behind the voices
Our Core Values
Ambitious
Let’s not beat around the bush; we want the business to grow. Excellent customer service is vital to what we do as a) we want to work with you again and b) we want you to tell others about the great service you’ve receive.
Our Core Values
Reliable
We ensure to keep you updated throughout the entire process and deliver an effective and timely service. We offer an excellent recruitment service with exceptional value to our clients.It's more than putting up a job advert and waiting. Educated Appointments are proactive in their approach for you and spend the majority of their time sourcing the best candidates for your roles.
Our Core Values
Honest
We have experience within all fields we recruit in; we know what you need and what you don't. Educated Appointments provide an honest, reliable recruitment service to further education employers who are looking to grow their businesses or make staff changes at a competitive rate.
Knowledgable specialists within FE & Skills
Meet the team
My name is Joseph Sutton (Joe preferably but you can call me whatever you'd like). I’m the company director and owner of Educated Appointments founded in February 2019. Having worked within FE for close to 8 years previously, I decided to create a recruitment organisation that offers a service that’s remembered whilst building and maintaining exciting relationships with everybody we work with.
I’m a father of two boys which is why I have no hair left! I enjoy playing golf and watching sports in my spare time. A fun fact about me is I enjoy music production and in my spare time consider myself to be a future electronic production star!
We don’t blow our own trumpet
“"Joe is one of the best Recruiters I have worked with. Extremely professional, reliable and credible, communication was first class! More importantly Joe understands the Skills and Employment Sector and provided me with invaluable advice...”
candidate
Lyn
“"The team at Educated Appointments possess an exceptional ability to understand our organisation's unique requirements, swiftly identifying top-tier talent that seamlessly aligns with our company culture, values, and objectives. They...”
employer
Dan
“"After scouring the sector nationally for a Senior MIS Officer for nearly six months the support of three existing recruitment agencies, I was introduced to Joe through a mutual connection. Joe explained his background from the ITP...”
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Zoe
“"I had the pleasure of working with Joseph as he reached out to me to discuss an exciting opportunity and I can confidently say he is one of the best recruiters I have worked with. Joseph took the time to understand my career goals,...”
candidate
Aysha
“"I can wholeheartedly recommend Joe as a professional recruiter. Having recently worked with him throughout my recent job search, I have seen firsthand his exceptional ability to match me with a role that aligned perfectly with both my...”
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Laura
“"Joe was fantastic in helping me find my new role. Highly knowledgeable, very supportive and helped prepare me for interview and application process. Loving my new role. Thanks Joe, would highly recommend and will be using you to grow my...”
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Mark
“"I highly recommend Joe at Educated Appointments. Throughout our interactions, he has consistently demonstrated professionalism, dedication, and an in-depth understanding of the education recruitment sector. His communication is prompt...”
employer
Jack
“"I had the pleasure of working with Joseph during my recent job search, and I can honestly say he went above and beyond every step of the way. From regular check-in calls to ensure I was feeling confident, to making sure I was fully...”
candidate
Diane
“"I would certainly recommend Joe and the service he provides. I contacted Joe after being given notice of redundancy and although there were no current vacancy suitable, he said he could help. He actively engaged with his contacts and...”
candidate
Duncan
“"Joe is a true professional . He supported me to secure a dream role at a dream company . I would highly recommend Joe if you are looking for a new career or job move".”
candidate
Janie
“"Kudos, I want to take a moment to say Thank You! Your dedication to helping others is truly inspiring. I appreciate all the help and assistance you provided - you’re a legend!"”
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Jay Sullivan
“"I had the pleasure of interacting with Educated Appointments recently in response to a role I had applied for. Throughout our phone calls, they displayed well-developed active listening skills and the necessary understanding to match my...”
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Shannon Henriksen
“"Thank goodness for Educated Appointments contacting me just at the right time following my redundancy. I cannot recommend them enough from start to finish. I was getting tired of recruitment agencies finding and sending me vacancies...”
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Anita Cooper
“"I can honestly say from experience, that Educated Appointments have been one of the most honest, helpful and caring agencies I have ever worked with. They always do exactly what they say they are going to do, have kept me informed all...”
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Helen Cox
“"I am very happy to provide a personal recommendation for Educated Appointments. I first met them in June 2023 over the phone when they offered to put my CV forward for a job position as a Dental Vocational Coach. I was delighted to...”
candidate
Dagmar Hutton
Dental Vocational Coach
“"First class and friendly service! EA were very helpful and attentive in securing me a job offer in my route to a career change in the education sector, but still using my legal background and experience . Without Educated Appointments,...”
candidate
Jagjeet K
Solicitor Apprenticeship Coach
“A big shout out to Educated Appointments - at the time, when I was looking for a better career back in October, I was in touch with many FE recruiters and without a doubt, I can say that EA out shined all of them with their humble and...”
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Aqsa A
“Educated Appointments supported me in finding suitable employment, At the time I was contacted by many recruitment consultants, however, they stood out by far and was a real pleasure to have as support. They gained me an offer of...”
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Angela Alcock
“I cannot recommend Joe enough. I have recently worked with him to secure a full time position within the education and skill sector. From start to finish, Joe worked tirelessly to make sure I was kept informed every step of the way. He...”
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Stacey Calvert-Mason
“Educated Appointments helped me get a position at Key Training. They went out of their way to help me prep for the interview, I have never before received the same level of help from any other recruitment agent, and with this help...”
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Lena Antunovic
“First Class Service. I recently found myself in the position of securing alternative employment. After seeing something suitable on the internet I applied. I had a very quick response and discussed my needs with Educated Appointments....”
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Lynne Godfrey
“I am really pleased to provide a review; you have been so supportive throughout the process and kept me really well informed of progress and feedback from the employer. I was so grateful of all of the guidance and advice you provided...”
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Heather Quinn
“A very professional recruitment firm. Educated Appointments were amazing and supported me with the finding the right role so quickly. EA helped me prepare for the interview and was quick to provide feedback. I would highly recommend...”
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Claire Roberts
“I must commend you with a heartfelt appreciation and gratitude for the work you are doing. You have impacted and changed peoples lives without knowing. I wanted to have a career change and was not sure it would be done. After being...”
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Eaton Brown-Tomlin
“I can honestly say that Educated Appointments has been the ultimate practised, proficient and capable company. They supported and guided me in my application for a senior role with a national education provider and has then consistently...”
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Simon Cook
“We have been using Educated Appointments for a while now and have found Joe to be responsive, sector knowledgeable, professional, understanding and patient. Educated Appointments are competitively priced and never push the dated...”
employer
Chris Rodgers
Access Training
“We chose to invite Joe to our small team of external recruitment partners on a basis of his vast industry knowledge, exceptional customer service and diligent approach to understanding our organisation and the talent we look for. Joe has...”
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Matt W
“Joseph has been a very helpful, professional and pleasant recruiter to work with, he has been a great help with fulfilment of positions whilst we work on our growth strategy. Joseph takes the time to get to know your business, your...”
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Tansy Cox
“I have know Joseph since August 2019 and he has persistently looked after my career progression. He is conscious of his clients needs which makes him very effective in what he does. His friendly and caring attitude has been second to...”
candidate
Kumar Sinha
“Joe recently started to support us with our recruitment requirements and I couldn't recommend him enough! Every candidate he has sent across has been a very high calibre, all have been well informed of the job role and prepared for...”
employer
Beth Gavin
“Joe approached me when I wasn't really looking for a new position, but through his knowledge of the role and the company he was recruiting for he was able to get my interest. Throughout the whole recruitment process, he kept me informed,...”
candidate
Ruth Maskrey
“We have used Educated Appointments to support recruitment of several posts over the last year or so and are constantly impressed with Joe. He takes time to understand our needs and those of the candidates so there is no time wasted on...”
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Gill Shimmons
Lighthouse Personnel Ltd
“I couldn't be happier with the service or support provided. We chose to invite Joe to our small team of external recruitment partners on the basis of his vast industry knowledge, exceptional customer service and diligent approach to...”
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Safaraz Ali
Pathway Group
“Joseph is a credit to the recruitment industry and his knowledge and understanding of the training sector is excellent. He can source talent that meets the required specifications within short timeframes and needs of the business. A...”
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Matt Harvey
“Outstanding! If I had to choose just one word to describe my experience with Joseph it would be outstanding. Right from the get go Joe was honest and open about his clients and the market. After having a good chat with Joe he lined me...”
candidate
Craig Hanby
“I approached Joe early on in my job search to help me. Joe took the time to call me and discuss my experience and roles I was potentially looking for. I feel he really wants to help and support his candidates to find their next role,...”
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Ali Hill
“Joseph approached me regarding a position he had available. He was very informative about the role and provided me with information as requested. His communication between myself and my prospective employer was very efficient. Joseph...”
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Lisa Fox
“I recommend Joe without hesitation. Joe provided answers to all of my questions and supported me through every step of the Recruitment process. Joe was also proactive with his communications and showed a genuine interest in both my...”
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Luke James Gillet
“Honestly cannot recommend Joe enough! From initial conversation through to post placement catch up's Joe is a pleasure to work with. I was quite particular with what I wanted from my next role and Joe helped me to find the perfect job...”
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Aaron Aston-White
“I have collaborated with Joe for coming up to 4 years. Joe is professional, and trustworthy presenting high-quality candidates which fit the business requirements. Joe is easy to talk to, nothing is too much trouble. I would highly...”
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Michelle Phoenix
“During my job search Joe was one of the first I reached out to, to ask for advice and support. Even though it was not his role he took the time to look over the preparation I had done for my interview and provided me with great insights...”
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Vince Taak
“Joseph contacted me after seeing my CV on CV library. He explained the role at Springfield Training and after a chat arranged an interview. This was exactly the sort of position I was looking for and I was delighted when I was offered...”
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Phil Hurford
“Joe first approached me for the Learner Engagement Advisor role at Access Training (East Midlands) and was extremely helpful in progressing me into such an ideal and desirable position. I received attentive support throughout the process...”
candidate
Chandler Highton
Lead Engagement Advisor
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