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Education Recruitment Agency
A teacher’s approach to recruitment.
At First Teachers, we know what makes a great teacher, not just on paper, but in the classroom as well. Someone who inspires, someone who motivates, and most importantly, someone who cares about the development of their students.
Our education recruitment division is run by former educators - people who understand the pressures of modern teaching. That’s why our mission is simple: to provide schools with trusted, ready-to-teach professionals who are ready to make a difference wherever they are.
Speak to our education recruiters today.

Matching educators with permanent teaching positions.

Providing reliable staff for short and long-term cover.

Connecting schools with subject specialists across the curriculum.
Our Values
- Collaborative: Playing for each other and our customers.
- Passionate: We are passionate about our business and our roles, showing enthusiasm, energy and taking pleasure in what we do.
- Open, Honest & Reliable: We do what we do with honesty & belief, encouraging the open exchange of ideas and opinions. We do not promise what we cannot deliver.
- Adaptable: Open to change & new ideas, challenging the status quo whilst continuing to learn & improve our business & ourselves.
Your Partners in Education
Compliant with KCSIE
We are fully KCSIE compliant in line with the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people is at the heart of everything we do.
Because of this, all candidates must undergo thorough safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and verification of their right to work in the UK, before being placed in any educational setting.
Our Education Recruitment Agency Services
As an education and teaching recruitment agency, we provide roles across many specialities, from early years through to higher education and everything in between.

We supply qualified secondary educators to support academic success at every level.

We connect schools with dedicated primary teachers who nurture and create an engaging environment for young learners.

We source passionate early years professionals, from nursery practitioners to early childhood educators, helping lay the foundations for lifelong learning.

We provide reliable supply teachers for short and long-term cover, who can step in at a moment's notice.

We place skilled specialists in Special Educational Needs, including SENCOs, support staff, and teaching assistants.

We recruit essential support staff — from administrative roles to IT technicians — who keep schools running smoothly.
How we’ll help you
✓ Hiring
Permanent Hire: Our expert team handles the entire candidate search and selection process. We advertise across multiple platforms (media, social networks), conduct thorough employment checks, and ensure the highest quality candidates.
Time-Hire: Whether you need a contract, temporary hire, or project-based resources, our flexible solutions include everything from candidate search and selection to complete project resource management.
Head-Hunting: We go above and beyond to find the right candidate, even if they’re not actively looking for a new role. Our head-hunting service includes candidate mapping, identification, direct approach, and shortlist generation.
✓ Dedicated account manager
You’ll be assigned a dedicated account manager who will be your main point of contact, ensuring a seamless recruitment process. From search and selection to onboarding and payroll, your account manager handles everything, including:
- Regular check-ins to understand and refine your hiring needs
- Pre-screening and shortlisting candidates who match your criteria
- Managing candidate feedback, salary negotiations, and employment agreements on your behalf
- Providing ongoing reporting and updates to keep you informed every step of the way
At First Teachers, we take the stress out of recruitment, allowing you to focus on your core business while we handle everything else.
✓ Payroll
Our sister company, Primis, enables seamless contractor payroll management. We use state-of-the-art vendor management systems to ensure full compliance and smooth payroll management, and we provide real-time visibility into your workforce.
Visit Primis to find out more.
✓ Accreditations
First is accredited to ISO9001 and ISO 14001 quality standards, is a member of APSCo, abiding by its strict code of conduct, and is accredited by Investors in People.
Our recruitment processes fully comply with GDPR regulations, and our payments comply with relevant tax regulations in every country we operate.
Start your career in education
Whether you’ve just become a qualified teacher, in your first two years, or have decades of experience behind you, your work as an educator matters — and so does where and how you do it.
At First Teachers, we believe you deserve more than just a job. You deserve to feel supported, respected, and placed in a school where you can genuinely thrive. That’s why we take the time to understand your strengths, your goals, and what kind of environment helps you do your best work.
From flexible placements to long-term roles, we’re here to help you take the next step with confidence.
Speak to us today to find out more.