We take a proactive, relationship-led approach. Our consultants build long-term connections with teachers who are thinking carefully about their next career move. Many come to us through referrals, professional networks, and reputation, as well as targeted advertising. This means we can introduce you to candidates who aren’t visible on the open market.

Safeguarding is at the heart of our work. We follow Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), including enhanced DBS checks, right-to-work verification, references, and qualifications.

We are committed to APSCo Compliance+ principles which take us above and beyond our statutory obligations, and our in-house compliance team undertakes rigorous training. In turn, they ensure all staff complete Safer Recruitment Skills training.

In addition, we conduct rigorous face-to-face or video interviews, identity and qualification checks, in addition to ongoing compliance monitoring to protect children and young people and give you confidence in every appointment.

We work across the full secondary curriculum, from core subjects to more specialist areas. Because of our network, we’re particularly strong in shortage subjects such as Maths, Science, and Computing, but we regularly place high-quality teachers across all disciplines.

Yes. We know that leadership appointments are crucial to a school’s long-term success. We support both middle and senior leadership recruitment, taking extra care to assess leadership style, cultural fit, and vision as well as subject expertise.

We invest time in understanding your school’s ethos, values, and priorities. Our candidate interviews go beyond qualifications and experience to explore teaching style, classroom practice, and aspirations. By matching these insights with your school culture, we ensure introductions that are right for both sides.

Our fees are transparent, competitive, and based on successful outcomes. If multi-academy trusts and other client schools interview and appoint teachers throughout the academic year, Hourglass is happy to discuss preferential rates. Get in touch to discuss our fees and Terms of Business.

Our relationship doesn’t stop once a contract is signed. We check in with both the school and the teacher during the first term to ensure the transition is smooth. If any issues arise, we’re on hand to help resolve them quickly. For candidates, we provide advice, mentoring, and CPD opportunities to help them thrive.

We don’t believe in sending over a stack of CVs. Every candidate we put forward has been interviewed and carefully matched to your requirements. Our aim is to present a small, focused shortlist of people who are genuinely worth your time to meet.

We’re proud to work with a range of secondary schools, including academies, faith schools, and grammar schools. Many of our clients come back to us repeatedly because of the calibre of candidates we provide.

Yes. You will have a single point of contact who takes the time to get to know your school inside out. This consultant will manage every stage of the process, from initial briefing to placement and aftercare, ensuring consistency and accountability throughout.