About us

Specialists
in education
recruitment

Recruiting & supplying great teachers, support & leadership staff across London and the Home Counties

About Smart Teachers

Created in 2005, we’re a well-established, market-leading education recruitment agency with industry experience and expertise.

With the Group's branches located across the country, we work with primary, secondary and SEND schools, academies, multi-academy trusts, colleges and other alternative provisions to recruit and supply the best teachers, support and leadership staff.

branches across the group

6,937

registered teachers & support staff

4,729

client schools & colleges

473

school preferred supplier agreements

Make your next education move with us

Looking for a temporary or permanent teaching, support or leadership role? Let us help you find a role that best suits you

our services for work seekers

Trust us to supply the best staff for your school

Looking for temporary or permanent teaching, support or leadership staff? Let us help you find quality staff who meet your school & pupils’ needs

our services for schools

Part of The Edwin Group

We’re passionate about making a positive impact in education and bringing together a range of services to support the needs of schools.

Find out more about The Edwin Group and our partners.

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We’re passionate about making a difference in education & want to work with like-minded teachers, TAs, cover supervisors & other support staff. If that sounds like you - apply to register with us today

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Our mission

Consistently delivering a quality and reliable service for schools and teachers, which has a positive impact on the education and development of learners.

Our vision

Be recognised as the partner of choice for schools and deliver a trusted service which sets the benchmark for the industry.

Our values

Passionate about learners

Making a difference in education. Proudly putting children and young people at the heart of everything we do and providing opportunities to enhance their learning and experiences.

Collaborative & responsive

Working in partnership with schools to provide a high-quality service. Being flexible and responsive to changes in their needs and the educational landscape.

Responsible & fair

Providing a value-for-money, open and fair service. Establishing trust and retaining long-standing relationships with schools and teachers.

Well-informed & focused

Understanding the current educational climate and challenges that schools and teachers face, to help us deliver a sevice which meets needs.

Respectful & open-minded

Treating people as we would like to be treated ourselves - with dignity and with courtesy. Welcoming and encouraging everyone who wants to contribute to our business and the world of education.