Exceptional Teachers for Your School
From urgent supply cover to permanent leadership appointments, Key Teachers is the specialist recruitment partner trusted by hundreds of UK schools.
Our Services for Schools
A complete staffing solution, tailored to your school's needs.
Permanent Recruitment
We source, screen, and present exceptional candidates for permanent teaching roles — saving you time and ensuring every placement is the right long-term fit.
Supply & Cover
Qualified, vetted supply teachers available at short notice. Our ready pool means your classes are never left without expert cover, even at 7am.
Leadership Appointments
Specialist search for headteachers, deputy heads, and senior leaders. We understand the unique demands of school leadership and find candidates who inspire.
Specialist Subjects
Hard-to-fill STEM, arts, languages, and SEN roles. Our extensive network reaches qualified specialists that other agencies simply cannot find.
How It Works
A straightforward, transparent process designed around your school.
Tell Us Your Needs
Contact us with your vacancy details — role, timeline, school culture, and any specific requirements. Your dedicated consultant will be in touch within 2 hours.
We Search & Vet
We search our register and wider network, rigorously vetting every candidate with DBS checks, reference verification, and skills assessment.
Meet Your Candidates
We present a shortlist of fully-vetted candidates matched to your brief. You interview only the people we're confident are right for your school.
Placement & Support
Once you've chosen your candidate, we handle all compliance paperwork and remain on hand to support both you and the teacher through the transition.
Why Schools Choose Us
Rigorous Vetting
Full DBS, right-to-work, and reference checks on every candidate, every time.
Dedicated Consultant
A named consultant who knows your school, your values, and your staffing needs.
Fast Turnaround
Average time-to-placement for supply cover is under 24 hours.
UK-Wide Coverage
Consultants across England and Wales supporting every type of school.
No Placement, No Fee
For permanent roles, you only pay when we successfully place a candidate.
Safeguarding Compliant
Full compliance with Keeping Children Safe in Education on every placement.
Get in Touch
Tell us about your vacancy and a consultant will be in touch within 2 hours.