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Your Trusted Teaching Partner in Leicester
The Teaching Team is an established teaching agency based in Leicester with over a decade of experience supporting educators and schools. Founded in 2007, we prioritise personal relationships and continuity to deliver tailored solutions for teachers, nursery nurses, and teaching assistants seeking flexible roles, as well as schools requiring reliable staff. Our dedicated team combines local expertise with a commitment to quality, offering competitive rates, weekly pay, and comprehensive support for Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and supply staff.With rigorous safeguarding processes and a 24-hour on-call service, we ensure seamless placements across Leicester City and County. Our mission is to foster collaboration between schools and educators, prioritising the needs of both while maintaining the highest professional standards.
Services
Supply Teaching
ECT Support
Teaching Assistant Recruitment
School Staffing Solutions
Competitive Pay Rates
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We have over 10 years of experience supporting Leicester schools and educators.
- Our team provides a personal, approachable service tailored to individual needs.
- We offer competitive pay rates and weekly payroll through Key Pay.
- We specialise in helping ECTs secure induction year positions.
- Our 24-hour on-call service ensures urgent staffing needs are met promptly.
Services
Supply Teaching
We provide qualified supply teachers for daily, short-term, and long-term placements in Leicester primary schools. Our teachers cover EYFS, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2, offering flexibility and continuity. With rigorous DBS checks and safeguarding protocols, we ensure reliable staffing solutions tailored to school needs.
ECT Support
Our ECT (Early Career Teacher) support service helps newly qualified teachers secure induction year positions. We offer one-to-one guidance, local market expertise, and access to permanent roles. With over a decade of experience, we specialise in matching ECTs with schools that align with their career goals.
Teaching Assistant Recruitment
We supply Level 2 and Level 3 qualified teaching assistants for Leicester schools. Our candidates undergo thorough vetting, including enhanced DBS checks and competency assessments. We focus on flexible placements that accommodate both school requirements and assistant availability.
School Staffing Solutions
Our comprehensive staffing solutions cater to Leicester schools' needs for teachers, nursery nurses, and support staff. We prioritise continuity and relationship-building, offering 24/7 emergency bookings and streamlined timesheet processes. Our local expertise ensures efficient placements aligned with school cultures.
Competitive Pay Rates
We offer competitive pay rates for educators, processed weekly via Key Pay. Our transparent payroll system ensures timely payments without hidden fees. Teachers and assistants benefit from market-leading rates reflective of their qualifications and experience.
People
Rachel
Founder
Rachel founded The Teaching Team in 2007 to address gaps in education supply. With over 10 years of experience, she champions a personal approach, prioritising relationships with schools and educators. Passionate about education, she enjoys countryside walks and cooking vegetarian Indian cuisine.
Matt
Co-Owner
Matt joined The Teaching Team to manage operational growth, sharing Rachel's ethos of personal service. As an experienced IT consultant and her brother, he contributes technical expertise and a collaborative spirit. He balances work with home renovations and family life.
Questions
What services do you offer?
We supply qualified teachers, nursery nurses, and teaching assistants to Leicester schools, including daily supply, long-term, and permanent positions.
How do I register as a teacher?
Register via our website, email, or phone. We require an in-person meeting, CV, and enhanced DBS check to complete your registration within 30-40 minutes.
Do you support Early Career Teachers?
Yes, we specialise in helping ECTs find induction year positions with tailored support and one-to-one guidance.
What are your office hours?
Our office operates 6am–5pm daily, with a 24-hour on-call service for urgent bookings.
How are payments processed?
Payments are made weekly via Key Pay, ensuring competitive rates and timely transactions without hidden fees.
What safeguarding checks do you perform?
We conduct enhanced DBS checks, identity verification, qualification validation, and overseas police checks where applicable for all staff.
