We're an education recruitment agency with a difference

Find Your Next Teaching or Leadership Role

Finding the perfect teaching or support role in a school you love can be tricky, but it doesn’t have to be. That's where we come in. Registering with Smile Education gives you the benefit of our extensive education recruitment experience as well as connections with some of the best schools across the Midlands, North West and South Yorkshire. Let our friendly recruitment consultants help you to secure your perfect job.

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Why School Staff Choose Smile...

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"I have had the opportunity to work with some amazing schools"

"My consultant has been fantastic. She is very approachable and supportive and she quickly answers any queries that I might have."

"From the moment I registered with them, I felt supported and valued as a professional."

"My consultant has been great finding me consistent work close to home."

"Smile went above and beyond to ensure my registration was processed as quickly as possible and were always on hand to answer any questions I had."

School Roles We Recruit For

We support primary, secondary and SEN schools with their staffing and are proud to work with some of the very best teachers, teaching assistants and school leaders that the UK have to offer. Using our knowledge and expertise, we’re able to match the right teacher to the right school every time, ensuring smiles all round!

Teachers

Looking for teaching jobs near you? You're in the right place! We work with schools across the Midlands, North West and South Yorkshire, and are able to offer both permanent and supply teaching roles. Choosing us as your agency also gives you access to free and discounted training opportunities.

Leaders

Smile Leadership is dedicated to supporting headteachers, business/office managers and those in centralised MAT roles along their career journey. In addition to this, we’re also able to provide discounted safer recruitment training - required for those recruiting within schools - to those registered with us.

Teaching Assistants

Teaching assistants provide invaluable support within the classroom, which is why we work hard to assist them in finding work in a school they’ll love. Moreover, we’re able to offer all those who register with us access to resources to support with their job search and life in the classroom once they've secured a role.

SEN Teachers & TAs

We are proud to support a number of SEN schools in the UK with their teaching and classroom support staff. SEN settings support children with a variety of needs which including physical, emotional and behavioural needs. SEN Teachers and TAs also have the opportunity to gain a Team Teach qualification while working with us.

Cover Supervisors

Did you know that if you have a degree and some experience working with children you could be a cover supervisor? The role involves you supervising a class while they complete their work and is a great starting point for anyone considering undertaking a PGCE. We even offer cover supervisor training to help you feel confident in the classroom.

Nursery Nurses

We support a number of schools with their staffing and recruit nursery nurses, room leaders and managers to support their early years provision. We also offer all of our early years staff the option to undertake our Emergency Paediatric First Aid course - a compulsory requirement for those working in nursery settings.

Other School Roles

We know that schools don't just need help in the classrom, which is why we also recruit for a number of non-teaching roles including school caretakers, administrators, science technicians, cleaners, kitchen staff, lunchtime supervisors, exam invigilators, and more! Find more about our non-teaching roles and our registration process.

Residential Roles

It’s not just schools we work with, we also work with a number of children’s residential care homes, respite centres and supported living facilities across the UK. We can find work for support workers, deputy managers and registered managers and more. Learn more about our residential division here.