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The whole onboarding process has been straight forward and simple to complete. Sharon has guided me expertly throughout and has also checked on me regularly. The app is simple to use but also a great... See more
Working with Carew Academy through Educator Zen.I strongly agree Zen has given me an oppurtuinity to prove my potential .I do appreciate that Carew Academy has shown great interest with me and this is... See more
Great being able to use an app to show when you are or are not available so that you don’t have to answer calls and refuse work. Because you are unavailable. Would love to have more local schools on... See more
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Zen Educate is a digital staffing platform that connects teachers, teaching assistants, SEN TAs, cover supervisors, and early years educators directly with schools - without expensive agency fees. Sign up, get vetted, set your preferences, and get smart-matched to daily supply, long-term, or permanent roles across London, Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool and more. Schools save money. Educators earn more. Subscribe for tips on supply teaching, career development, and education staffing. Get in touch: www.zeneducate.com/contact-us
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- 020 3870 4413
- support@zeneducate.com
- www.zeneducate.com
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Since starting a few weeks ago
Since starting a few weeks ago, work has come in and some are closer than others. Some half day is also available which is great for me. I wish we had someone like a liaison to help with stuff when needed.
12 June 2026
The Positive Experience of Education
For the last 40 plus, I have been managing and training people how to work through the industry work system. I have been coaching, teaching and training young ladies and men in different sports. Working through different levels of the educational system. I also work closely in our community Catholic Church.Preparing and educating young adults in getting closer to Our Lord Jesus Christ. All this experience has been very rewarding, inspiring and beneficial to me and to the people I have worked with. I am grateful and thankful for this experience.
11 June 2026
Unprompted review
If has been a straightforward
If has been a straightforward, efficient experience. Friendly and supportive staff.
10 June 2026
Friendly and helpful with really good…
Friendly and helpful with really good communication . Zen not only provide work opportunities , they support you through out the process . The staff are friendly and supportive.
9 June 2026
My experience was great it was a very…
My experience was great it was a very positive environment and friendly staff really enjoyed working there .
9 June 2026
Zen is a great agency to work with
Zen is a great agency to work with. The app is easy to use and very convenient for managing shifts and bookings. The staff are friendly, professional, and always available to help. They regularly check in to see how your day is going and make sure everything is running smoothly. I have had a very positive experience and would highly recommend Zen.
8 June 2026
You could fix your website
You could fix your website. Your site thinks my email address is incorrect. It is not incorrect. It has been the same as it has been for over 20 years. Funny how you do not ask about this egregious problem. I prob have lost several opportunities because you (Zen) do NOT fix it. I do not know why either. Could you please fix it? I appreciate it if you would. My email address is still incorrect, and this website thinks otherwise. Thanks, Chris Lynch
7 June 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Zen Educate
Hi Chris,
Thank you for reaching out to us directly and providing your details.
We have received your information, and our team is currently conducting a thorough internal review of your case. We appreciate your patience while we look into this, and we will be in touch with you directly via email with a full update as soon as possible.
Best regards,
The Zen Educate Team
I am a teacher who has been working for…
I am a teacher who has been working for 20 years in education and youth training and to be clear with you, I did not spend all that time in the United States and I chose this profession because I love teaching, I have worked for various schools, I used to teach physics and mathematics, now I would like to continue working in education in some form. I do not have any experience in the United States yet, but I would like to take a step so that I can access all the subjects available in the educational system here in the United States.
6 June 2026
Unprompted review
Easy system to book work
Easy system to book work. Helpful staff that keep you updated along the way. So far very happy.
5 June 2026
Working with Zen Educate
Working with Zen Educate has been great so far! I absolutely love the Zen App system of booking jobs sent by the fantastic Zen team, and there are a good number of bookings to go round, but you have to be quick! (that's the part I love!). The team are also very friendly and always willing to help. I have had some awesome conversations with them and it is comforting to know that they are there to support and help. Thank you Zen Team! You guys are AWESOME! Keep doing what you do!
22 May 2026
Kallie is amazing at what she does…
Kallie is amazing at what she does she’s always there to answer questions and find you alternative schools other staff are lovely too
1 June 2026
Misleading and disappointing process of selection of candidates
Please, first shortlist the candidates before starting to collect all their personal information. I feel my personal data is violated and can’t go back and delete it myself!
I was able to upload all my data, including references and even staring completing some courses, and after having the AI interview, I was rejected , because I didn’t have experience working with SEN children. Apparently that’s super essential to be a successful candidate for ZEN educate!
This is fine, but please, don’t let people share their personal information before you let them know what is needed to be a part of the app! So disappointed!
28 May 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Zen Educate
Dear Krasena,
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are truly sorry for the frustration and concern our onboarding process caused you. One of my colleagues, Jo, reached out to you earlier today to personally address your concerns. During that conversation, we clarified that the rejection notification you received was actually an incorrect email sent in error. Your profile was, in fact, successful, and we were intended to move forward with your application.
We completely respect your decision during the call to not proceed with the application. We can now confirm that your account, along with all uploaded personal documents and data, has been deleted from our systems as requested.
Furthermore, we want to thank you for your feedback regarding the order in which we collect personal information. We are taking this feedback seriously and are currently reviewing this process with our relevant departments to ensure a more seamless and comfortable experience for future candidates.
Best regards,
The Zen Educate Team
ZED Educate has provided me with many…
ZED Educate has provided me with many opportunities to work in different schools and has offered excellent support throughout, carefully matching my skills to suitable placements. The staff are highly committed, professional, and always willing to help.
18 May 2026
Very limited work
I have registered with the company for five weeks and have only received work once.
8 May 2026
Reply from Zen Educate
Hi Tamkeen,
Thank you for your feedback. We’ve reached out to you twice via email (on May 15th and May 19th) to discuss your experience and offer a profile optimisation session, but as we haven’t heard back, we wanted to provide some clarity here for transparency.
While you registered five weeks ago, your profile was fully verified and eligible for bookings on April 30th. This means you had been active on the platform for approximately two weeks at the time of this review. Zen Educate operates on a supply and demand basis. We don't technically guarantee daily work because bookings are driven by the specific, real-time needs of schools in your area.
Assignments are matched based on a variety of factors including your specific qualifications, experience, distance settings, and your marked availability. During your first two weeks, we noted you were marked as available for four days; increasing your availability and widening your distance settings often significantly boosts visibility. Because school needs are often urgent, requests are sent to matched candidates and can be filled quickly.
We pride ourselves on the fact that there is plenty of work available, but success on the platform relies on a "match" between your profile and a school's specific requirements.
Best regards,
The Zen Educate Team
Fraud
I completed all requirements and they never called me back, just sent an email saying the position was filled.
Fraud . Unprofessional
5 February 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Zen Educate
Hi there, thank you for sharing your feedback.
We are disappointed that we haven't heard back from you following our previous response and request for more information. We have attempted to investigate your claims internally, but without further details from you, we have no record of any fraudulent activity or "unprofessional" conduct to review.
To be clear: a position being filled by another candidate is a standard part of any recruitment process and does not constitute fraud. We take such serious accusations very seriously, as they do not reflect the service we provide to thousands of educators.
We remain open to discussing this with you, but we cannot investigate further without your cooperation. If you wish to provide more information, please reach out to support@zeneducate.com and quote this review. Thank you.
Best,
Zen Educate
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