Long-term supply teaching offers stability without long-term commitment. It’s ideal for teachers seeking consistency, flexibility, and the chance to gain experience in UK classrooms.
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We specialise in permanent teaching jobs, particularly in secondary schools across London and the south-east. These roles offer stability, career growth, and the chance to make a lasting impact.
Leadership roles
Whether you’re aiming for a head of department role or a senior leadership position, we help ambitious teachers step up. Our network includes a wide range of schools seeking skilled and forward-thinking leaders.
Overseas teachers
Relocating to teach in the UK? We’ve supported hundreds of overseas-trained teachers with visas, job placements, and guidance to help them thrive in their new teaching careers.
Hourglass is one of six specialist recruitment brands that make up Pertemps Professional Recruitment - PPR
We connect passionate teachers—whether trained in the UK or abroad—with rewarding roles in schools in England. From your first placement to leadership posts, we’re here to support your journey.
We’re all about quality
Hourglass consultants have built their careers on the quality of their relationships. Whether teachers are working with recruitment agencies to hire teachers for their own schools, or planning the next step in their own career, our specialist education recruitment consultants can help.
As a leading education recruitment agency, our reputation rests on the calibre of our candidates and the benefits they bring to the classroom. We understand that people are so much more than their qualifications. We’re known for outstanding overseas teacher recruitment and the support we give to hundreds of schools, multi-academy trusts and local authorities. We take our role as a market leading UK and international teaching agency personally and we know we’re only as good as the last placement we’ve made.
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Your next career move is our business. You can trust us to make it count.
Schools
We’ll always go the extra mile to find the people you need.
We have placed candidates from all over the world
Insights from our Hourglass experts:
Why Does Long-Term Supply Teaching Work So Well for Aussie and Kiwi Teachers in the UK?
If you’re an Australian or New Zealand-trained teacher living in the UK, or thinking about making the move, long-term supply teaching could be the perfect way to settle into life in the classroom here. It offers structure, variety, and a genuine sense of purpose – without locking you into a long-term contract right away.
How to apply for QTS in the UK as a Trained International Teacher
As an overseas teacher looking to embark on an exciting career in the UK, understanding how to apply for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential. This status allows you to teach in schools and academies across England. This guide will take you through the process of applying for QTS, the benefits of achieving this status, and the resources available to assist you on your journey.
5 Reasons Your School Should Recruit International Teachers
We know that schools are constantly on the lookout for fresh ways to deliver quality education. Many schools are recruiting international teachers to not only help tackle the ongoing teacher shortages but also introduce diverse perspectives into the classroom. With recent changes to visa and sponsorship rules simplifying the process, now is the time to embrace international recruitment so that your school can foster a richer learning environment for all students. Read on for our top five reasons to consider bringing in overseas teachers to your school.