Business Details
22 Years
experience
Education Recruitment Experts in Birmingham
Established in 2004, TeacherActive has grown to become one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies, specialising in connecting education professionals with schools and institutions across England and Wales. Our expertise spans primary, secondary, nursery, further education, residential, and SEND sectors, supported by a dedicated in-house compliance team to streamline DBS applications and vetting processes. We prioritise professional development through our free CPD platform, My-Progression, and maintain REC accreditation to ensure industry-leading standards. Our bespoke workforce management solutions and specialist career advice cater to both temporary and permanent recruitment needs, while our commitment to innovation is demonstrated through in-person training in CPI Safety Intervention and other critical areas. With partnerships spanning 3,600 educational settings, we combine nationwide coverage with personalised service to address staffing challenges effectively.Our values of pride, passion, accountability, knowledge, and resilience underpin every interaction, ensuring educators find roles aligned with their skills and aspirations. Recognised as one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, we blend expertise with a supportive culture to enhance both educational outcomes and career progression. Our technology-driven approach and market-leading training guarantee consistent service quality, while our consultant-led model ensures transparent communication throughout the recruitment journey. By focusing on mutual growth for candidates and institutions, we maintain our reputation as a trusted partner in education recruitment. Our international support services further simplify transitions for overseas educators seeking UK opportunities.
Services
Primary Recruitment
Secondary Recruitment
Nursery/EYFS Recruitment
Further Education Recruitment
Residential Recruitment
SEND Recruitment
CPD Training
International Recruitment
Compliance Support
Workforce Management
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We are one of the UK's largest education recruitment agencies with 15+ years of sector-specific expertise
- Our in-house compliance team streamlines DBS applications and reference checks for faster placements
- We provide free CPD training through our My-Progression platform to enhance professional development
- We offer dedicated ECT/NQT recruitment schemes and specialist career advice
- Our REC accreditation ensures adherence to the highest industry standards
Associations and certifications
- Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC)
What people say
Outstanding support
Flexible working schedule
High-quality placements
Responsive team
Career development opportunities
Services
Primary Recruitment
Specialising in primary education placements, we connect qualified teachers with schools across England and Wales. Our service ensures candidates meet Ofsted standards while addressing specific curriculum requirements. We provide ongoing support from application through to permanent placement.
SEND Recruitment
Delivering specialist roles for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) settings, we supply trained professionals for one-to-one and classroom support. Our candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks and receive specialist training through our CPD platform.
My-Progression CPD
Our free CPD platform offers bite-sized training videos covering classroom strategies, behaviour management, and professional skills. Users gain access to downloadable resources and certification to support career advancement and teaching excellence.
International Recruitment
We facilitate UK teaching opportunities for international educators with visa application guidance, qualification equivalency assessments, and relocation assistance. Our service includes cultural orientation and ongoing support for seamless integration into UK schools.
Compliance Services
Our in-house compliance team manages DBS applications, reference verification, and safeguarding checks. We ensure all candidates meet statutory requirements through an efficient process that reduces administrative burdens for schools and applicants.
People
Felicity
Teaching Assistant and Learning Support Assistant
Flexible worker with experience in teaching and learning support roles. Highlights benefits of career development through TeacherActive's placements while balancing student commitments.
Hayley
Teaching Assistant
Praises consistent support from TeacherActive consultants in securing quality placements. Emphasises the importance of ongoing communication and job satisfaction in educational support roles.
Alex
Secondary Cover Supervisor
Credits TeacherActive with career progression through strategic placements. Highlights consultant support in transitioning to PGCE training and professional development.
Avinder
Secondary Maths Specialist
Appreciates approachable consultant support and comfortable working relationships developed through TeacherActive placements in secondary mathematics education.
Clare
Primary School Teacher
Commends efficient application process and regular communication from consultants. Highlights immediate work availability following DBS processing and ongoing placement management.
Questions
What education sectors does TeacherActive specialise in?
We specialise in primary, secondary, nursery/EYFS, further education, residential, and SEND recruitment sectors across the UK.
How does TeacherActive support professional development?
We provide free access to My-Progression, our CPD platform offering classroom strategies, behaviour management advice, and training certifications.
What recruitment services do you offer for international educators?
We offer dedicated international recruitment support including visa guidance, UK qualification recognition, and relocation assistance for overseas educators.
How does your compliance process work?
Our in-house compliance team manages DBS applications, reference checks, and vetting processes to ensure smooth and timely candidate clearances.
Do you offer temporary and permanent placements?
Yes, we provide both temporary supply teaching roles and permanent recruitment solutions tailored to individual career goals and institutional needs.
Reviews (5)
Shagufta Abbas
Mar 30, 2022
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I have been working with TeacherActive solely for the last 4 years. I have always got good schools to work in. They have been great especially during the pandemic, ensuring I got work when schools re-opened. I would particularly like to thank Malachi for all his hard work in finding me regular work and also for being so understanding when it comes to my health issues. I would definitely recommend this agency to anyone wanting to go into supply teaching. This agency gives us a better rate of pay than others out there. Thank you to everyone at TeacherActive!
Meryum Shazad
Feb 25, 2022
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I have worked with TeacherActive since 2020 the journey so far has been great. Work is always provided with good pay. My current consultant Harvey has been amazing. He's provided me with great places of work, Harvey is very easy going and understanding which is lovely as i can speak about any concerns I have without being anxious, he is honestly by far the best consultant I've had whilst working with TeacherActive.
Sumerah Rauf
Feb 24, 2022
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I have been working with TeacherActive since October 2021 and I have to say it is a great agency to work for! My application procedure was very positive and Emily Jones my consultant was absolutely fantastic all the way through it! I have been given consistent, good work with amazing pay rates. I would highly recommend! :
Diane Lowry
Feb 17, 2022
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I haven't been with Teacher Active that long this time, however, back in 2016 I worked with them for a year. Great work ethics, supportive and very fair financially. I was never out of work, every day there was an offer and they were happy to listen to my choice of areas. If there's ever a problem they are fantastic at sorting it out extremely quickly. I am so happy that I got this job I'm doing now through Teacher Active and will be sorry to leave in a couple of weeks.
Uzmah Bashir
Feb 14, 2022
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I have recently started working with TeacherActive and it has been an amazing experience! The staff are very friendly and supportive. I have had the opportunity to work in several schools through them and they have respected my preference of not traveling long- distance and have always provided with local schools.
