Connecting exceptional education professionals with outstanding career opportunities

Welcome to Teachwise - independent educational recruitment specialists!

We source highly skilled and experienced educators who are looking for their next role and places them into a school, academy, college or nursery that have a vacancy that matches their requirements.

Need staffing support you can trust, from people who genuinely care?

Looking for an education role that values your skills and supports your growth?

What we do

As a specialist education recruitment agency, we provide tailored staffing solutions for schools by securing work for candidates on a day-to-day, short-term, long-term, and permanent basis.
We take the time to understand each school’s specific needs, whether it’s the role, required skills, or team dynamics, and carefully match them with suitable candidates from our extensive database.

Whether you’re a teacher, teaching assistant, or school leader, we’re committed to supporting your goals and ensuring the right fit for both educators and educational settings.

Our services include:

DAY-TO-DAY PLACEMENTS

Flexible daily cover to meet last-minute staffing needs.

SHORT-TERM PLACEMENTS

Temporary staff for plannedabsences or short-term support.

LONG-TERM AND PERMANENT PLACEMENTS

Consistent staffing solutions for extended roles or permanent vacancies.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH AND TUITION SERVICES

Specialist recruitment for leadership roles and tailored one-to-one tuition support.

Searching for the right teaching staff or next opportunity in education?
We’re here to support you every step of the way and make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible.

Why choose Teachwise?

Our goal is to make a meaningful difference by supporting schools and education professionals – helping to shape a brighter future for the next generation.

EDUCATION SPECIALISTS

We focus solely on the education sector, giving us a deep understanding of schools’ and educators’ unique needs.

EXPERIENCED CONSULTANTS

Our team brings years of expertise in education recruitment, offering personalised support and informed advice.

EXCLUSIVE CANDIDATES

We maintain a strong network of vetted, high-quality professionals not available through other agencies.

PROVIDING ONGOING CPD

We invest in our candidates’ development with continuous professional training to ensure they stay confident, capable, and classroom-ready.

What our clients think!

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Meet our director

I’m Paul Wanless, Director of Teachwise – a specialist education recruitment agency.
I’m an experienced management consultant with a strong background in the education recruitment industry. My expertise spans sales, communication, strategic planning, graduate recruitment, and talent acquisition.
With a BSc in Mathematics from the University of Sheffield, I bring a strategic and analytical approach to supporting schools and education professionals with tailored recruitment solutions.