Business Details
24 Years
experience
Your Trusted Supply Teaching Agency in Oakham
Established in 2002, Textbook Teachers has become a leading education recruitment agency in the East Midlands and East Anglia regions. Our commitment to integrity, care, and compassion underpins every interaction with teaching staff and schools. We specialise in supplying qualified teachers, SEN staff, support personnel, and administrative professionals while maintaining rigorous safeguarding and compliance standards. Recognised with the APSCO Compliance+ award and a place on the CCS Supply Teacher Framework, we pride ourselves on transparency and ethical practices.Our dedicated Change Consultants support educators transitioning to supply teaching, prioritising work-life balance and professional satisfaction. With testimonials highlighting our exceptional service, we continue to foster trust among schools, teachers, and industry peers. Our award-winning team ensures schools receive tailored staffing solutions while empowering educators to achieve personal and professional fulfillment.
Services
Supply Teaching
SEN Support
Teacher Recruitment
Support Staff
Administration Services
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We offer 20 years of specialist experience in education recruitment
- Our dedicated Change Consultants support career transitions to supply teaching
- We maintain 99% compliance in safeguarding and recruitment processes
- We provide 24/7 on-call service for urgent staffing requirements
- Our team has extensive local knowledge of East Midlands education markets
Associations and certifications
- APSCO Compliance+
- CCS Framework
What people say
Award-winning team
Best in the area
Improved work-life balance
Professional and friendly
Highly recommended
Services
Supply Teaching
Flexible teaching assignments allowing educators to balance personal commitments while maintaining professional engagement. Our service connects qualified teachers with schools requiring short-term cover across primary, secondary, and special educational needs settings. We ensure seamless transitions between assignments with comprehensive support throughout.
SEN Support
Specialist staffing solutions for schools requiring qualified personnel to support students with special educational needs. Our rigorous vetting process guarantees highly trained professionals who deliver tailored educational support while maintaining strict compliance with safeguarding regulations and individual learning plans.
Teacher Recruitment
Comprehensive recruitment services matching schools with permanent and temporary teaching staff. We conduct thorough interviews and background checks to ensure optimal fit between educators' expertise and schools' specific requirements. Our process prioritises long-term satisfaction for both institutions and teaching professionals.
Support Staff
Supply of qualified support personnel including teaching assistants and administrative staff for schools. Our candidates undergo rigorous training assessments to ensure they meet the demanding requirements of modern educational environments while maintaining focus on student welfare and institutional efficiency.
Administration Services
Professional administrative staffing solutions for educational institutions requiring temporary office personnel. Our service covers reception duties, records management, and front-office operations with staff trained in school-specific administrative procedures and data protection protocols.
People
Sharon Paul
Director
With over 20 years in education recruitment, Sharon leads Textbook Teachers' strategic direction while maintaining focus on ethical practices and staff well-being.
Holly Kerr
Trainee Administrator
Supporting operational efficiency as a trainee administrator, Holly contributes to streamlining recruitment processes and client communications.
Georgia Mackinlay
Trainee Account Manager
Developing client relationships as a trainee account manager, Georgia ensures schools receive tailored staffing solutions aligned with their specific requirements.
Jodi Freeman
Senior Account Manager
With extensive experience in education staffing, Jodi oversees key client accounts and mentors junior team members in delivering exceptional service.
William Woolley
Account Manager
Managing recruitment operations, William connects qualified educators with schools while ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards and client expectations.
Questions
How do I register with Textbook Teachers?
Complete our online registration form or contact our Oakham office directly to begin the vetting and interview process.
What areas do you cover?
We operate across East Midlands, East Anglia, Rutland, Lincolnshire, and surrounding counties with local office support.
Are your staff DBS checked?
All candidates undergo rigorous DBS checks and compliance verification before assignment to educational institutions.
Can I choose my working days?
Supply teachers maintain flexibility to select preferred assignments and working schedules based on availability.
Do you offer permanent placements?
Yes, we facilitate transitions from supply teaching to permanent positions with schools seeking long-term staff.
How quickly can assignments be arranged?
Our 24/7 on-call service ensures urgent staffing requirements are met promptly, often within 24 hours of request.
Reviews (2)
Sue Brooke
Apr 30, 2022
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Highly recommend this agency and their professional, caring staff. From the start James, Evie and Kim have been great to deal with.
Samantha Pemblington
Mar 20, 2022
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Amazing team, made me feel so welcome. Wouldn't second guess a return. Genuinely love dealing with their staff. Thank you Textbook
