SUPPORTED RECRUITMENT - Key Persons


Gemma Robinson

Job Titles:
  • Specialist
Gemma is a qualified primary teacher and nursery nurse. She has 18 years experience of working with children and has worked at a number of nurseries and schools in York. Gemma works alongside Richard and is passionate about supporting teachers placed in Early Years and Key Stage One.

Helen Russell

Job Titles:
  • Director
Helen is our Co-Director at Supported Recruitment Leeds. She is a qualified teacher and has over 13 years' experience of senior leadership across the Primary phase. Helen is the lead school-support contact for the Leeds branch; offering practical advice, support and feedback for all supply placements.

James Robinson

Job Titles:
  • Co - Director
  • Director
James is our Co-Director at Supported Recruitment and is the lead school-support contact for the Leeds branch; offering practical advice, support and feedback for all supply placements. He is an experienced recruiter and manager with a proven track record in building successful, long-term relationships with clients and candidates.

Richard Robinson

Job Titles:
  • Director
The driving force behind Supported Recruitment is Co-Director, Richard Robinson, a qualified primary school teacher and well-known face across the city's education scene.

Ross Divorty

Ross joins the team with a wealth of experience working in schools across York and North Yorkshire as a qualified Primary teacher. He joins the team as a recruitment consultant, who can additionally offer classroom support.

Ruth Jobson

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member
Ruth is an experienced teacher with a wealth of experience across the primary age ranges. She supports, advises and mentors our supply teachers during their time in school.