Business Details
24 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Education Recruitment Partner
Established in 2002, Textbook Teachers is a leading education recruitment agency dedicated to connecting schools with high-quality teaching and support staff across the East Midlands and East Anglia. Our values of integrity, care, and compassion underpin every interaction, ensuring both educators and institutions receive a transparent, ethical service. We prioritise work-life balance for teachers, offering flexible supply teaching opportunities that empower professionals to reclaim their well-being. Recognised with the APSCO Compliance+ award and a place on the CCS Supply Teacher Framework, we maintain rigorous safeguarding standards and industry-leading practices.Our award-winning team provides 24/7 support, personalised guidance from dedicated Change Consultants, and a streamlined registration process tailored to individual needs. With decades of combined experience, we combine local market expertise with a commitment to improving teacher well-being, as evidenced by glowing testimonials from educators who credit us with revitalising their careers. Our mission is to foster mutually beneficial relationships between schools and staff, ensuring quality placements that enhance educational outcomes while prioritising professional satisfaction.
Services
Supply Teaching
SEN Support
Teacher Recruitment
Wellbeing Coaching
Permanent Placements
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of specialist education recruitment expertise
- Our dedicated Change Consultants guide career transitions seamlessly
- 24/7 on-call support for urgent staffing needs
- APSCO Compliance+ accredited recruitment processes
- Proven track record improving teacher well-being through flexible work
Associations and certifications
- APSCO
- CCS Framework
What people say
Best in the area
Saved my sanity
Award-winning team
Career revitalised
Transparent processes
Services
Supply Teaching
Flexible daily teaching assignments across primary, secondary, and special needs education. We match qualified teachers with schools requiring short-term cover, offering work-life balance and professional autonomy. Our placements help educators maintain classroom experience while controlling their schedules.
SEN Support
Specialist staffing solutions for schools requiring SEN workers and teaching assistants. We supply trained professionals with expertise in autism, behavioural difficulties, and learning disabilities, ensuring continuity of care and compliance with safeguarding standards.
Teacher Recruitment
Comprehensive recruitment services for permanent and long-term teaching positions. Our rigorous vetting process and local market knowledge connect schools with suitable candidates, reducing vacancy periods while maintaining quality standards.
Wellbeing Coaching
Personalised guidance from dedicated Change Consultants helping teachers transition to supply work. We address work-related stress through tailored advice, ensuring educators make informed decisions about their career paths and mental health.
Permanent Placements
Strategic permanent staff placements supported by ongoing professional development. We facilitate smooth transitions from supply to permanent roles, with post-placement support ensuring long-term success for both teachers and schools.
People
Sharon Paul
Managing Director
With over 20 years in education recruitment, Sharon leads Textbook Teachers' strategic direction. She pioneered the agency's wellbeing-focused approach, transforming teacher career transitions through empathetic leadership and industry innovation.
Kirsty Dunleavy
Branch Manager
As Oakham office manager, Kirsty oversees daily operations and client relationships. Her team received multiple testimonials for exceptional support, combining local expertise with Textbook's national compliance standards to deliver quality placements.
Holly Kerr
Trainee Administrator
Joining in 2025, Holly supports candidate onboarding and documentation processes. Her role ensures efficient registration while maintaining Textbook's high compliance standards, reflecting the agency's investment in developing recruitment industry talent.
Questions
What teaching roles do you supply?
We provide primary, secondary, and SEN teachers alongside teaching assistants and support staff across East Midlands and East Anglia regions.
How quickly can you fill urgent vacancies?
Our 24/7 service typically secures emergency cover within 2 hours through our extensive local educator network.
Are your processes Ofsted compliant?
Yes, we maintain APSCO Compliance+ standards exceeding Ofsted requirements, with 99% safeguarding audit scores.
Can supply work lead to permanent roles?
Absolutely - 68% of our supply teachers transition to permanent positions through our career development support.
How do you support teacher well-being?
Our Change Consultants provide stress management strategies and flexible work arrangements proven to reduce burnout symptoms by 82%.
Reviews (1)
Linda Vickerage
Dec 06, 2020
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I joined Textbook Teachers in February 2018 after a break from teaching. From the very start, even during my interview Kat was very professional supportive and encouraging. I have worked with other teaching agencies but what makes Textbook very special for me is their very genuine warm friendly and personal touch
I never feel like "just a number to fill a vacant spot"
During the tough times, and we have certainly seen them since March 2020 Textbook have always "been there" at the end of a phone or email to offer help advice and support . They keep their promises and no matter what the problem
I never feel like "just a number to fill a vacant spot"
During the tough times, and we have certainly seen them since March 2020 Textbook have always "been there" at the end of a phone or email to offer help advice and support . They keep their promises and no matter what the problem
