Education jobs and careers
With education recruitment experts across the UK, we combine local knowledge with outstanding service to find your next role – from primary and early years, to secondary jobs.
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We have specialists across the UK looking for talented professionals. Send us your CV today and we’ll contact you with the latest job opportunities.
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We know education
At Reed, we have been finding jobs for classroom and non-classroom-based professionals for over 60 years, and our approach is for every jobseeker we place to make a difference in education.
Reed works with over 2,500 schools, providing you with jobs in secondary schools, jobs in primary schools, SEN jobs, primary tutoring jobs, TA jobs in primary schools, supply teaching jobs and jobs in non-classroom-based support roles, plus much more – all of which give you the opportunity to progress in your chosen education career. From our local schools straight through to our national managed accounts, you will have plenty to choose from.
We boost careers in education because we believe every child and young person deserves access to high-quality learning and education. We centre our entire ethos on that simple premise. Every time we place someone into a role, we do so knowing they will make a difference – improving lives through the work they do.
Reed understands what you need to grow professionally and personally. We offer best-in-class service, training, continuing professional development (CPD), and we oversee all your compliance checks, as well as being committed to your wellbeing and safety.
Primary & early years
Reed works with thousands of primary and early-years institutions across the UK, meaning we offer an unparalleled breadth and depth of available roles.
Whether you are an early career teacher (ECT) or looking for a senior leadership position, our expert recruiters will be able to match you to the perfect position and institution.
Many of our specialist education consultants come from teaching backgrounds, giving them great perspective on your needs and desires from any new role.
Primary school supply teachers
As part of our primary school supply service, we offer flexible working options for teacher and teaching assistant jobs in primary schools that suit you, giving you the perfect balance when looking for supply teaching and primary supply jobs.
When working with us in temporary or supply roles, you are given access to our bespoke work management system JoinedUp. At the touch of a button, you can set your availability, find teaching and primary TA jobs, and keep track of your timesheets.
Secondary
Reed’s specialist recruiters have vast experience in finding jobs in secondary schools for education professionals.
Our consultants’ wide networks across secondary education mean that, as well as offering a variety of classroom and leadership roles, we also support tutors, invigilators and academic mentors in finding new roles – covering the entire spectrum of secondary recruitment.
Reed offers all our education professionals access to high-quality continuing professional development (CPD), helping you to meet the personal development benchmarks set out in the Teachers’ Standards.
Secondary school supply teachers
As part of our secondary school supply teaching service, as one of the UK’s leading supply teaching agencies we offer flexible working options for secondary school jobs that suit your lifestyle, giving you the opportunity to develop and grow – even as a cover teacher.
When working with us in temporary or supply roles within secondary schools, you are given access to our bespoke work management system JoinedUp. At the touch of a button, you can set your availability, find the latest secondary teaching or secondary teaching assistant jobs, and keep track of your timesheets.
Tutors
Following the disruption schools have faced, we are very proud to be an approved National Tutoring Programme (NTP) provider. The NTP has been established to support disadvantaged students who need to catch up following pandemic disruption and we want to work with you to make a tangible difference.
Why sign up as a NTP Tutor with Reed?
You have the option to provide different types of tutor access – through our face to face or online tutor recruitment
We offer you a flexible working pattern - each tuition block is for 15 hours - providing both you and your students with continuity. You can take on multiple blocks at a time depending on your availability for work
You can work based on your specialism – the core areas are:
- Primary tutoring jobs: literacy, numeracy and science
- Secondary and GSCE tutor jobs: English, maths, science, humanities and modern foreign languages
- SEND tutor jobs: working with students with additional needs or looked-after children
Why get set up with Reed?
We will provide training and support to prepare you to start tutoring under the NTP
We can provide tuition opportunities to qualified teachers, professional tutors, HLTAs, SEND specialists or degree-qualified subject specialists
We can offer competitive rates of pay
Supply & temporary roles
As part of our supply teaching service, we offer flexible working options for jobs in education that suit your lifestyle and family commitments, giving you the perfect balance.
When working with us in temporary, supply, or cover teacher roles, you are given access to our bespoke work management system JoinedUp. At the touch of a button, you can set your availability, find roles and keep track of your timesheets.
As well as operating office hours between 7am and 6pm, as a supply teaching agency, we offer an out-of-hours service which means our team is always available to answer your questions and help.
SEND
Reed’s SEND recruitment team works with talented education professionals looking to secure SEND jobs working with children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.
Our SEND recruiters receive continuous training to ensure they stay abreast of the latest developments in the sector, meaning they are fully versed with this critical aspect of education to help you gain a job in SEN schools.
This expertise allows our team to understand the complexity and varying requirements for different SEND positions, meaning they will only recommend SEND teacher jobs – as well as SEND teaching assistants and special needs teaching assistants – which fit your skills and experience.
Roles we've recently filled
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Leeds
English teacher
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Lancaster
Year 6 primary teacher
Primary school
Birmingham
HLTA
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Pontefract
SEND SLA
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Brighton
Caretaker
Secondary school
London
Your local Reed office is working with employers across the UK who are looking for talented education professionals.
We have contracts with education providers
Reed has formal contracts with over 1,000 schools across the country, presenting you with unrivalled choice for your next career move.
Our contracts cover a broad scope of settings, ranging from six schools with Summit Learning through to 550 schools across Hampshire, and running three managed services in London across Bexley, Ealing and Tower Hamlets.
We have operated a contract with the Lancashire Teaching Agency (LTA) since 2002, and can offer a variety of jobs in the education sector as a result of our relationship.
As well as classroom jobs, these contracts encompass everything from tutoring and intervention positions through to technical and supervisory roles, so we can find your ideal role whatever your career path.
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To become a primary school teacher in the UK, you will need the following qualifications: GCSEs at grade 4 or above in English, maths and science, a degree in any subject or an equivalent qualification, a postgraduate teacher training course that leads to qualified teacher status (QTS) and possibly a postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE).
You will also need to pass the professional skills tests and have some classroom experience before you start your training. If you’re looking for your first teaching role, get in touch with our specialist education recruiters now.
According to data from the Department for Education, the secondary subjects with the most teacher shortages in England are physics, design and technology, maths, sciences and languages. These subjects have failed to meet their recruitment targets for several years, but can be some of the most rewarding subjects to teach.
Get in touch with our team now to discuss your teaching options.
If you are passionate about teaching and helping others learn, you might consider becoming a tutor. Tutors provide academic support to students of various ages and levels, either individually or in small groups. Tutors can work in different settings, such as online, at home, at schools, or at tutoring centres.
Becoming a tutor can be a rewarding and fulfilling career choice, as you will have the opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of your students and help them achieve their academic potential. You will also enjoy the benefits of working independently, setting your own hours and rates, and choosing the subjects and students you want to work with.
If you are interested in becoming a tutor, you can read more about its impact here.
Supply teaching is a flexible and rewarding career option for many educators. Supply teachers can work on a daily or long-term basis, depending on their availability and preferences. Supply teachers can choose when and where they want to work, and enjoy the variety and challenge of teaching in different schools and settings.
However, cover teaching is not necessarily a full-time job. Supply teachers are usually paid by the day or by the hour, and their income may vary depending on the demand and supply of teachers in their area. Some supply teachers may prefer to work part-time, while others may seek to secure a full-time contract or a permanent position. Cover teachers can also take advantage of the opportunities and resources available to them, such as joining a reputable agency, obtaining a tutoring certification, accessing training and development courses, and networking with other teachers and schools.
Working with children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) can be a rewarding and fulfilling career choice for educators who want to make a positive difference in the lives of their students. However, working with SEND children also requires some qualifications, skills, and experience, as well as a passion and commitment for inclusive education. There are different ways to get into working with SEND children in education. Some of the common options are:
Becoming a special educational needs (SEN) teaching assistant
Becoming a special educational needs (SEN) teacher
Becoming a tutor for children with SEND
Working with SEND children in education will give you the opportunity to help students overcome barriers and achieve their potential. Reach out to our team who can help start your career journey.
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