Classpeople strengthens team with senior appointments

Classpeople, the leading independent education recruitment specialists in the South-West, today announced two further senior management appointments. The appointments have been made to strengthen the team in line with development plans for later this year.

Andy Taylor, a self-confessed fitness fanatic, who has eight years’ experience in financial management and has ACMA (Associate Chartered Management Accountant) status, joins Classpeople from Markey Construction. He takes on the brand new role of financial controller servicing all of the Classpeople branches.

Lynis Bassett, Classpeople director, explains: "We are delighted to welcome Andy to the team. We have some exciting plans for September and wanted to ensure we had a strong and experienced management team in place to carry the company forward. Andy’s knowledge and understanding of the financial sector will be a real asset to the team.”

Nick Dryden steps in to the role as Bristol Branch Manager and will also oversee the Swindon branch. Dryden, previously South-West regional director at Edustaff, brings with him 12 years’ experience in the education recruitment sector including senior roles at Teaching Personnel and Hays.

Bassett continues: “We are thrilled to have Nick take charge of our Bristol and Swindon branches. We have always been dedicated to raising the standards of supply and ensuring a better education for all. Nick’s passion and experience in the sector is very much in line with our values and ethos and also those of Bristol: A Learning City.”

Nick Dryden, Bristol and Swindon branch manager, Classpeople adds: "I was really drawn to the teacher led culture at Classpeople and impressed with the energy and passion the company has for improving supply education. I am really looking forward to taking charge of the Bristol branch and overseeing Swindon and feel I have a lot of expertise to bring to the table.”

In addition to the senior management appointments, Classpeople are also looking to recruit experienced consultants to their branches across the South-West.