I can barely believe that I have now been living and working in the UK for two years! I have been able to experience so much since moving here and tick off quite a few places I have always wanted to see, plus ones I didn’t even know I wanted to. Lauren and Julie were able to put me at ease by quickly providing me with well-informed answers and connecting me with people already in the UK that made me feel confident in my choice.

My name is Francesca Cacchione and I have taught Nursery in Bradford for the past two years. Julie, from Aurelia Education, helped me find my job. I knew I wanted to teach abroad after I graduated from the B.Ed Program at Mount Saint Vincent University, but I wasn't sure where I wanted to teach. There are so many options available and I thought my decision would be very difficult. 

My name is Brianne Dupuis and I have just completed 2 years teaching Year 3 in Bradford. I completed my teacher training in Scotland and knew I wasn't done traveling or living abroad! Aurelia was a great company to support me in my move to England. 

I chose Aurelia because, compared to other recruitment agencies, it seemed more personal and approachable. Turns out, my initial impression was correct. From the get go, Julie and Lauren have been quick to offer advice, answer questions, and to take an interest in my life. They took the time to get to know me as a person and even matched me with a flat mate, another teacher, who they knew to have similar interests.

Aurelia has gone above and beyond their role as a recruiter from day one. They made the transition to life in the UK an easy process and were always there to answer any questions I had along the way. Julie set up a company that felt more like a family and gave me a sense of belonging amongst a really great group of Canadians. 

The first time I heard Julie’s voice on the phone, I knew I was in safe hands. I completed my undergraduate degree at Western University and then when on to get my teaching degree.My first teaching position was at a small one form entry school just outside of Bradford city centre. Unfortunately, around November the school realized that they did not have the facilities to support me as an NQT (Newly Qualified Teacher). Julie stepped in and was able to find me a new position in a two-form all through school. In this role, I have been able to work towards my full registration.

I am currently a reception teacher in West Yorkshire, England. I graduated in 2015 with a Bachelor of Education focusing in Elementary Education. I began looking into teaching in the UK in the fall of 2014. I visited many presentations and was, to be honest, very unsure of Aurelia.

I first heard about Aurelia Education via Queen’s where we were introduced to a number of UK teaching agencies. I signed up for all of the webinars and information sessions with the all of companies. I liked the way that Aurelia made the effort to speak to me on an individual basis and get to know me not only as a teacher but as a person.

I first came to teach in England with a different company. All sorts of promises were made prior to my arrival in the UK, but once I found myself in England, the promises weren’t kept and I just didn’t feel like they were looking out for my best interests.

Aurelia Education is more than a company, it's a family. We have been in constant contact from the moment my boyfriend and I applied for the jobs back in Canada. Unlike other hiring companies I've heard of, Aurelia has been walking with us through the adventure. Aurelia has helped us Canadians stick together, and they have gone above and beyond to help us feel at home in the UK.