Business Details
19 Years
experience
Education Recruitment Services UK
Choice Teachers has been delivering a dependable and trustworthy service to education providers and jobseekers since 2007. Our mission places candidates at the centre of our business, ensuring we assist talented and ambitious educators to find work where and when they want it. We offer a supportive service that empowers colleagues to perform their duties effectively, providing guidance, development opportunities, and access to an extensive network of clients. Our reliable administrative support includes regular PAYE payments, while our commitment to fairness and transparency fosters long-term working relationships. With expertise spanning nursery, primary, secondary, and further education sectors, we specialise in permanent, long-term, and daily supply roles across the North West and South of England, including London.Our team prioritises understanding both candidate aspirations and school requirements to create fulfilling career journeys. We maintain high compliance standards through REC Audited Education Status and Cyber Essentials certification, ensuring thorough checks on all workers. Our dedication to diversity is reflected in our Disability Confident employer status, and we provide free training courses to enhance professional development. With offices in Leigh, London, and Hertfordshire, we combine regional expertise with national reach. Our values of prompt service, reliability, and personal relationships are consistently praised by clients, from cover managers to HR directors, who highlight our cheerful, responsive approach.
Services
Teacher Recruitment
Support Staff Placement
SEN Specialist Recruitment
Leadership Role Filling
Free Training Courses
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We deliver prompt and efficient results with a smile
- Our team builds long-term relationships with schools
- We offer free training courses for professional development
- We maintain REC Audited Education Status for compliance
- We are Disability Confident employers promoting inclusivity
Associations and certifications
- Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Framework
- REC Audited Education Status
- Cyber Essentials
- Disability Confident
What people say
Prompt and efficient results
Great team
Reliable service
Professional and helpful
Always cheerful
Services
Teacher Recruitment
We specialise in connecting qualified teachers with educational institutions across multiple sectors. Our rigorous vetting process ensures candidates meet all compliance requirements while understanding individual school cultures. With dedicated teams for nursery, primary, secondary, and further education placements, we provide tailored solutions that match professional aspirations with institutional needs.
Support Staff Supply
Our daily supply services cover teaching assistants, cover supervisors, and administrative staff. We maintain a comprehensive database of pre-vetted professionals ready to step in at short notice. This ensures educational continuity while maintaining high standards of classroom management and student engagement through thoroughly checked personnel.
SEN Specialist Recruitment
We provide dedicated recruitment for special educational needs settings, matching experienced professionals with specialist schools. Our consultants understand the unique requirements of SEN environments, ensuring placements that support both staff development and student outcomes through appropriate accreditation and experience verification.
Leadership Role Filling
Our executive search service identifies qualified candidates for senior educational positions. We focus on leadership qualities, strategic vision, and cultural fit while maintaining transparency throughout the selection process. This includes headteacher roles, department heads, and senior management positions across various educational establishments.
Professional Development Training
We offer free online and in-person training courses to registered candidates. Our curriculum includes safeguarding, GDPR compliance, classroom management, and mental wellbeing modules. These programs enhance employability while addressing current educational challenges through government-backed certifications and industry-specific skill development.
People
Mark
Managing Director
Co-founder of Choice Teachers' original Leigh branch, Mark has grown the team from a small operation to over 20 members while maintaining the company's collaborative culture and commitment to educational excellence.
Natalie
HR Director
As HR Director, Natalie oversees personnel management and compliance across all branches, ensuring consistent application of the company's values while supporting staff development and maintaining high service standards.
Nick
Managing Director
Leading the London office since its 2012 establishment, Nick has expanded the southern operations into preferred supplier arrangements with numerous educational institutions across London and the home counties.
Steve
Associate Director
As an Associate Director in the London branch, Steve contributes to strategic growth while mentoring trainees and apprentices, reflecting the company's commitment to developing future recruitment professionals.
Katie
SEND Recruitment Consultant
Specialising in special educational needs placements, Katie leverages her sector expertise to match qualified professionals with specialist schools, ensuring both candidate satisfaction and institutional requirements are met.
Questions
What education sectors do you cover?
We specialise in nursery, primary, secondary, further education, and special educational needs placements across the North West and South of England.
How can I find current vacancies?
Visit our Job Search Page to explore live positions in your preferred location and educational sector with daily updated listings.
Do you offer training opportunities?
Yes, we provide free online and in-person training courses including safeguarding, GDPR compliance, and classroom management for registered candidates.
Are you REC accredited?
We hold REC Audited Education Status since 2011 and maintain Cyber Essentials certification for compliance and data protection standards.
How does your referral scheme work?
Refer a colleague in education and receive £100 after their successful probation period through our simple referral process.
What areas do you cover?
We operate across the North West including Bolton and Liverpool, plus London and home counties regions with dedicated local teams.