About Us
Dunbar Education is a specialist education recruitment agency, matching the best teachers and support staff with placements in our partner schools. Founded in 2016, we are delighted to have helped to match hundreds of schools and education staff since.
#proudofwhatwedo
Our regional teams recruit education professionals across the South, the Midlands, London and the Home Counties. Supplying schools within Primary, Secondary, Special Education Needs (SEN) settings on a Day2Day, short term, long term and permanent basis.
Our recruitment teams are #proudofwhatwedo and we work every day to achieve this.
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We specialise in matching talented teachers, support staff, and education professionals with roles in Primary, Secondary, Early Years, and Special Educational Needs (SEND) settings.
Our approach is built on three key values: partnership, integrity, and results. We’re not just recruiters — we’re long-term partners to schools and career guides to the educators we work with.
With regional teams operating across London, the South East, the Midlands, and the Home Counties, we provide schools with flexible staffing solutions — from day-to-day supply to long-term contracts and permanent appointments.
What We Offer
Recruitment Across All Phases:
- Mainstream and specialist provisions (e.g. PRUs, Alternative Provisions)
- Primary, Secondary, Early Years, SEND
Role Types:
- Teachers (Qualified & Unqualified)
- Early Career Teachers (ECTs)
- Teaching Assistants & Higher-Level TAs
- SECOs, SENCAs, Behaviour Mentors, Support Workers
- Senior Leaders – TLR holders, Middle Leaders, SLT
- Nursery Staff – Room Leaders, EY Practitioners, Nursery Managers
- Therapists – Speech & Language, Occupational Therapists
- Tutors & Intervention Specialists
Placement Types:
- Daily Supply
- Short-Term and Long-Term Contracts
- Temp-to-Perm
- Permanent Recruitment
Tuition & Intervention (In-person or Virtual)
Our Mission
We are #ProudOfWhatWeDo — helping shape the future of education by connecting passionate professionals with meaningful opportunities. Whether you’re a school in need of support or a teacher ready for your next step, Dunbar Education is here to help.
Dunbar in the Community
Giving back to the community is hugely important to us and we find ways every year to do this, with different schools, groups and charities. Below are just some of the ways we have been involved so far
Dunbar Education's Donation to Support Stantonbury School's New Library
Dunbar Education raises over £1000!
Early Years Recruitment
Our Early Years recruitment team supports private day nurseries, preschools, and early childhood settings in finding high-quality staff across the EYFS framework.
We understand the importance of consistent, nurturing care in early years education. Whether you need temporary bank staff or a long-term staffing solution, our dedicated team will work closely with you to find the right Early Years professionals for your setting.
We can provide effective staffing solutions to suit your nursery’s needs. Whether you are looking for temporary bank staff or a permanent solution, the Early Years division will find the right specialist to suit your EYFS setting.
Roles we recruit for:Nursery Managers, Room Leaders, Early Years Practitioners (qualified and unqualified)
Roles we recruit for include:
- Nursery Managers
- Room Leaders
- Early Years Practitioners (Qualified & Unqualified)
Our Primary education recruitment team specialises in placing qualified teachers and support staff across EYFS, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2 in mainstream Primary schools.
We understand that recruiting for Primary schools is unique. That’s why our dedicated consultants take the time to understand your school’s values, culture, and specific staffing needs — ensuring we find the best fit for your pupils.
Whether you need daily supply cover, SEN support staff, or a permanent Primary teacher, we can help you find high-quality education professionals quickly and efficiently.
The specialist team will spend time getting to know your school and understanding the specific requirements to make the right match for your pupil’s needs. Whether it is for one-day cover, specialist SEN support, or a permanent role, our team can help you to find the right education professional.
Roles we recruit for:ECTs, Class Teachers, SENCo, TLR Posts, SLT Roles, SEN Specialists, Teaching Assistants, Higher Level Teaching Assistants
Roles we recruit for include:
- Early Career Teachers (ECTs)
- Class Teachers (EYFS, KS1, KS2)
- SEN Coordinators (SENCos)
- TLR Positions
- Senior Leadership Team (SLT) Roles
- Special Educational Needs (SEN) Specialists
- Teaching Assistants (TAs)
- Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs)
Our Secondary team partners with mainstream schools across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5 to recruit high-quality teachers and support staff.
We know that every school is unique, which is why we take the time to understand your specific staffing needs — whether for daily cover, long-term placements, or permanent roles. From classroom support to senior leadership, we’re here to help you find the right fit.
The team can provide a teacher or tutor to deliver catch up programmes and specialist interventions tailored to the needs of your pupils. This can be within either the school, home or taught virtually via our online platform.
Roles we recruit for include:
- Early Career Teachers (ECTs)
- Subject Specialists / Class Teachers (KS3–KS5)
- SEN Coordinators (SENCos)
- TLR Posts
- Senior Leadership Team (SLT) Roles
- Cover Supervisors
- Teaching Assistants (TAs)
Our SEND recruitment team works exclusively with Special Schools, Pupil Referral Units (PRUs), Alternative Provisions, and SEN units within mainstream schools.
We understand that SEND settings offer a unique learning environment — where inclusion, individualised support, and specialist care are essential. That’s why we focus on matching the right SEN Teachers and Support Staff to meet the specific needs of your pupils, including those with EHCPs and looked-after children.
Our candidates bring a wide range of specialist skills to support students with complex needs, behavioural challenges, and communication difficulties.
Roles we recruit for include:
This specialist team recognises that SEND provisions have developed a unique learning environment and to improve student outcomes and manage inclusion, it is vital to match the right teachers and SEN Specialists for each specific school. Our SEN teachers and SEN Specialists Teaching Assistants have a varied skill set to cater to the needs of individual pupils and looked after children.
Roles we recruit for:SEN Teachers, Learning Support Assistants, SEND Teaching Assistants, S&L Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Behaviour Mentors, Support Workers
- SEN Teachers
- SEND Teaching Assistants
- Learning Support Assistants (LSAs)
- Speech & Language Therapists
- Occupational Therapists
- Behaviour Mentors
- Support Workers
Our dedicated Tuition and Intervention team specialises in providing one-to-one and small group support to help pupils make accelerated progress.
We work closely with schools to deliver tailored catch-up programmes and specialist academic interventions — led by experienced teachers and tutors. Support can take place in-school, at home, or remotely via our secure online learning platform.
Whether you need short-term intervention, Pupil Premium tuition, or long-term academic support, we’ll help you find the right solution for your pupils.
We understand that each and every school is different and work closely with our partner schools to understand exactly the needs are for their school. The team recruit Support staff through to SLT for daily roles through to permanent positions.
Roles we recruit for:ECTs, Class Teachers, SENCo, TLR Posts, SLT Roles, Cover Supervisors, Teaching Assistants
Join the team
We know that our Power is in our People, and we are always looking for the very best additions to our team. Whether you are an experienced recruiter or looking for your first role in recruitment, we would love to hear from you.
Why work for us?
Being happy at work is important for so many reasons, this is why at Dunbar Education we do everything we can to ensure that our team can be that every single day. Our promise to each and every member of the team is to give them a platform to achieve their goals, both professionally and personally.
What will you get from us?
4.5 Day Working Week
Dedicated Training Plan
Career Progression Plan
Uncapped Commission
Termly and Annual Team and Individual Incentives
Paid Parking in Central Milton Keynes
Health and Wellness Allowance
Pension
Ability to Work from Home
Monthly Roundtable Meetings (we want your input on what we can do better)
Up to 3 Community & Charity Days
Free Fruit in the Office
Beer and Wine Fridge in the Office
Current Roles in the Dunbar Team
Below are some of the roles we are currently recruiting for within the team.
Don’t see the perfect post for you but are interested in working with us? We would still love to hear from you
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