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Your Trusted Education Recruitment Partner in the Midlands
First for Education, part of Operam Education Group, has been delivering exceptional education recruitment services across the Midlands for over a decade. Our deep-rooted relationships with schools in Sandwell, Dudley, Wolverhampton, and beyond are built on transparent communication, commitment, and a dedication to exceeding client and candidate expectations. As an APSCo Audited Education Accreditation holder, we uphold the highest standards in recruitment practice, supported by a team of professional consultants who prioritise individual needs.Our candidate pledge ensures inclusive opportunities, timely communication, and tailored assignments, while our weekly payment system and emergency cover options provide flexibility and reliability. With specialist sector expertise spanning early years to secondary education, we combine industry knowledge with CPD support to maintain excellence in teacher and support staff placements.
Services
Teacher Recruitment
Teaching Assistant Placement
Supply Staff Solutions
CPD Support
Leadership Recruitment
Highlights and features
- Over a decade of specialist education recruitment expertise
- APSCo-accredited recruitment processes ensuring industry standards
- Dedicated consultants providing personalised candidate support
- Inclusive approach valuing skills over discriminatory factors
- Guaranteed weekly payments and emergency cover flexibility
Associations and certifications
- APSCo Audited Education Accreditation
What people say
Very helpful consultants
Best agency available
Friendly and supportive staff
Regular work opportunities
Inclusive approach
Services
Teacher Recruitment
Specialist teacher recruitment covering early years, primary, and secondary education sectors. We match qualified educators with schools requiring temporary or permanent placements. Our rigorous vetting ensures candidates meet Ofsted standards while aligning with school ethos.
CPD Support
Comprehensive continuing professional development for teaching staff. Our accredited training programmes enhance classroom practice and leadership skills. Regular workshops cover safeguarding, curriculum design, and SEN support to maintain teaching excellence.
Emergency Cover
Urgent teaching and support staff provision with early morning availability. We maintain a database of pre-vetted professionals ready for immediate deployment. This service ensures school continuity during unexpected staff absences without compromising educational quality.
Leadership Recruitment
Executive search for senior education roles including headteachers and SENCOs. Our consultative approach identifies leaders with strategic vision and proven management track records. We facilitate nationwide placements through our specialist leadership recruitment division.
Teaching Assistant Placement
Qualified teaching assistant supply for primary and secondary schools. We source candidates with relevant Level 2/3 childcare qualifications and classroom experience. Our assistants provide phonics support, SEN assistance, and curriculum reinforcement under teacher supervision.
Questions
What teaching sectors do you specialise in?
We cover all education sectors including early years, primary, secondary, and further education. Our specialists handle SEND requirements and leadership appointments across the Midlands region.
How quickly can you provide emergency staff?
Our emergency cover service contacts registered candidates from 6:30am daily. We aim to confirm placements within two hours of receiving a school's request, ensuring minimal disruption to learning.
Do you offer professional development opportunities?
Yes, we provide CPD-accredited training modules covering safeguarding, behaviour management, and curriculum planning. All registered staff receive free access to our professional development resources.
What payment terms do you offer?
Teaching staff receive weekly payments every Friday via direct bank transfer. We operate a transparent payment system with immediate confirmation of assignment details and rates.
How do you ensure candidate quality?
All candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, qualification verification, and reference validation. Our APSCo-accredited processes include skills assessments and teaching practice observations to maintain high standards.
Reviews (6)
M. Singh
Feb 23, 2022
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I have had a great experience working for FFE. Alex who is in charge of me has been fantastic and looked after me. He is very understanding and does his best to look after me. Great company and great guy.
Fariba Khorami
Feb 21, 2022
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Excellent company to work with. Very organized and professional team. My consultant, Alex is very helpful and supportive and make the job a lot easier compare to other agencies. Strongly recommended.
Angela Warren
Feb 13, 2022
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First for Education have always been so good to me, consistently finding me work, and I hardly ever have any days when I don't have anywhere to go. I would like to thank Alex Waldron, and both Mark Wright and Mark Stone for taking such good care of me as I've worked with them all, it means a lot thank you I'm always very grateful for all your hard work, I've worked here since 2018. They are always easy to talk to if you have any issues, and will go above and beyond to listen and help if they can.
Maria Kousar
Dec 05, 2021
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I was with First For Education for 4 months in which I only recieved 2 daily supply jobs. I was constantly asking for jobs from Alex and which I was getting replies such as "I will let you know if anything comes up." If you are looking for daily supply to suit you I think you may need to go with another agency as they do not give you any work. When I first registered it was said how they work with many schools but once you're registered you do not recieve any jobs. Don't waste your time registering.
Zoe Allen
Aug 05, 2021
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My name is Zoe Allen and I have been a member of first for Education for 5 years. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time working with this supply agency. They are a wonderful team to work for and I couldn't ask for a better support than the primary lead Mark Stone. He has helped me in many ways. I joined the agency to gain confidence back in working in schools again. I didn't think this would be possible after my illness.
Mark has been incredibly patient with me and always placed me in schools that suited my needs. He listened to my requests and it has helped me to not only gain the confidence to acquire a full time position, but to be able to maintain that position and feel like I belong again. Thank you so much to Mark Stone and first for Education for everything you have done for me. I will never forget it!
Mark has been incredibly patient with me and always placed me in schools that suited my needs. He listened to my requests and it has helped me to not only gain the confidence to acquire a full time position, but to be able to maintain that position and feel like I belong again. Thank you so much to Mark Stone and first for Education for everything you have done for me. I will never forget it!
Roeila Kosar
Aug 05, 2021
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I had a thoroughly pleasant experience when I worked here. These people are very supportive and professional. They also can provide long term which was very beneficial for me. Personally, I had a great experience with my agent, Mark Stone, who was very helpful
