32 Education jobs in Chelmsford

Are you passionate about education and making a difference in the lives of pupils and students that live in Essex? Do you have a knack for matching talented educators with rewarding career school opportunities? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Join our brilliant team here at Academics, Essex as an Education Recruitment Consultant, based in the heart of Essex in Chelmsford. We are seeking a motivated and driven Recruitment Consultant to start in October, November or December and become an integral part of our mission to connect exceptional teachers and teaching assistant with exceptional school opportunities in Essex.

As an Education Recruitment Consultant, you will:

• Build strong relationships: Forge connections with schools, colleges, and educational institutions to understand their needs and provide tailored recruitment solutions.
• Source top talent: Utilize your networking skills and industry knowledge to attract, screen, and select outstanding educators who are passionate about making a positive impact in the classroom.
• Guide and support: Work closely with both our teachers and teaching assistants and client schools to ensure a smooth and successful on boarding process, providing guidance and support at every step.

What we're looking for:

• Passion for education: A genuine desire to contribute to the improvement of education by matching the right educators with the right opportunities.
• Relationship-building skills: The ability to foster strong, positive relationships with schools, educators, and colleagues, creating a network of trust and collaboration.
• Adaptability and resilience: A flexible approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment, overcoming challenges and embracing change.
• Excellent communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey opportunities and match candidates with suitable positions.
• An Recruitment Consultant with an minimum of one year experience in the Education Sector or another Recruitment Sector - Full training to change sector provided

Why join us?

• Rewarding work: Make a meaningful impact by empowering educators and institutions to create outstanding learning experiences for students.
• Support and development: Seven week induction programme. Access to ongoing training, professional development, and a supportive team environment that encourages personal and professional growth.
• Opportunities to join our Primary or SEN teams depending on your preference and / or experience
• Market leading commission structure and incentives to move forward in your career
• Real opportunities to move up our career ladder at a pace that suits you.

If you are ready to take the next step in your Recruitment career and immerse yourself in a role that allows you to make a difference in education, we want to hear from you!

To apply, please submit your CV or get in touch to arrange a confidential discussion about how Academics can help you reach your career goals.

Experienced Education Recruitment Consultants needed urgently!

Our client is a rapidly expanding staffing agency specialising in placing Teachers in the Education sector. With a commitment to providing exceptional service, the agency tailors its approach to meet the needs of both clients and candidates through effective engagement and communication.

Currently our client is seeking experienced recruiters for its Essex office, this is due to significant growth in the Education Team. The position is office-based and involves collaborating with seasoned consultants to fulfil various hiring requirements.

Candidates should possess experience in managing a full desk and have recruitment experience in the Education sector, with a minimum of two years is required.

The role offers an opportunity for ambitious individuals with an entrepreneurial mindset, a good basic salary and an opportunity to earn up to 100,000 commission.

Daily responsibilities include managing a personal desk focused on the Education sector, overseeing a portfolio of candidates and clients. Actively seeking new business opportunities, recruiters will also be expected to promote the company culture, meet weekly performance targets, and build relationships with industry leaders to enhance their expertise.

The position is full-time and permanent plus additional benefits.

If you are passionate, motivated and thrive in a collaborative environment I would love to hear from you.

The nearest station is on the Central Line.

Please send your CV in right away.

360 Education Recruitment Consultant - Primary or Secondary Schools (Remote)

Location: Remote (London Market)

Salary: (30,000 – 60,000) + Uncapped Commission

Are you a dynamic and driven recruitment professional with a passion for education? Do you have a proven track record of success in placing teachers and support staff into primary and secondary schools? We are seeking an experienced 360 Education Recruitment Consultant to join our growing, remote-first team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take full ownership of a warm desk, focusing on the vibrant and high-demand London market. You will be responsible for the entire recruitment lifecycle, from building strong relationships with schools to sourcing and placing top-tier education professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Business Development: Proactively build and nurture relationships with primary and secondary schools across London through strategic calls, emails, and online networking.
li>Candidate Sourcing: Utilise a range of platforms (job boards, social media, our existing database, and referrals) to attract and register high-quality teaching and support staff.
• 360 Recruitment: Manage the full recruitment process from initial client contact and needs analysis, through to candidate vetting, interview coordination, offer management, and post-placement support.
• Compliance: Ensure all candidates are fully compliant with safeguarding and regulatory requirements (DBS checks, Right to Work, etc.).
• Relationship Management: Maintain exceptional relationships with both clients and candidates to ensure repeat business and a positive experience.
• Market Intelligence: Stay up-to-date with market trends, salary benchmarks, and changes in the London education landscape.
• Exceed Targets: Work towards and exceed both personal and team-based revenue and placement targets.

What We Are Looking For:

• Proven experience as a 360 recruitment consultant, specifically within the education sector.
• Demonstrable track record of success in developing new business and growing a profitable desk.
• Strong understanding of the London education market (primary and/or secondary).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly.
• Highly self-motivated, disciplined, and able to work effectively and autonomously from home.
• Knowledge of compliance and safeguarding procedures within UK education recruitment.
• Resilient, target-driven, and commercially aware.

What We Offer:

• A competitive basic salary and a highly lucrative, uncapped commission structure.
• The flexibility and freedom of a fully remote role, with no daily commute.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment, despite being geographically dispersed.
• Access to all the latest recruitment tools and technology to enable your success.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Opportunities for career progression within our growing company.

If you are a results-oriented education recruiter ready for your next challenge and the freedom of remote work, we want to hear from you.

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Are you passionate about education and making a difference in the lives of pupils and students that live in Essex? Do you have a knack for matching talented educators with rewarding career school opportunities? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Join our brilliant team here at Academics, Essex as an Education Recruitment Consultant, based in the heart of Essex in Chelmsford. We are seeking a motivated and driven Recruitment Consultant to start in October, November or December and become an integral part of our mission to connect exceptional teachers and teaching assistant with exceptional school opportunities in Essex.

As an Education Recruitment Consultant, you will:

• Build strong relationships: Forge connections with schools, colleges, and educational institutions to understand their needs and provide tailored recruitment solutions.
• Source top talent: Utilize your networking skills and industry knowledge to attract, screen, and select outstanding educators who are passionate about making a positive impact in the classroom.
• Guide and support: Work closely with both our teachers and teaching assistants and client schools to ensure a smooth and successful on boarding process, providing guidance and support at every step.

What we're looking for:

• Passion for education: A genuine desire to contribute to the improvement of education by matching the right educators with the right opportunities.
• Relationship-building skills: The ability to foster strong, positive relationships with schools, educators, and colleagues, creating a network of trust and collaboration.
• Adaptability and resilience: A flexible approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment, overcoming challenges and embracing change.
• Excellent communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey opportunities and match candidates with suitable positions.
• An Recruitment Consultant with an minimum of one year experience in the Education Sector or another Recruitment Sector - Full training to change sector provided

Why join us?

• Rewarding work: Make a meaningful impact by empowering educators and institutions to create outstanding learning experiences for students.
• Support and development: Seven week induction programme. Access to ongoing training, professional development, and a supportive team environment that encourages personal and professional growth.
• Opportunities to join our Primary or SEN teams depending on your preference and / or experience
• Market leading commission structure and incentives to move forward in your career
• Real opportunities to move up our career ladder at a pace that suits you.

If you are ready to take the next step in your Recruitment career and immerse yourself in a role that allows you to make a difference in education, we want to hear from you!

To apply, please submit your CV or get in touch to arrange a confidential discussion about how Academics can help you reach your career goals.

Experienced Education Recruitment Consultants needed urgently!

Our client is a rapidly expanding staffing agency specialising in placing Teachers in the Education sector. With a commitment to providing exceptional service, the agency tailors its approach to meet the needs of both clients and candidates through effective engagement and communication.

Currently our client is seeking experienced recruiters for its Essex office, this is due to significant growth in the Education Team. The position is office-based and involves collaborating with seasoned consultants to fulfil various hiring requirements.

Candidates should possess experience in managing a full desk and have recruitment experience in the Education sector, with a minimum of two years is required.

The role offers an opportunity for ambitious individuals with an entrepreneurial mindset, a good basic salary and an opportunity to earn up to 100,000 commission.

Daily responsibilities include managing a personal desk focused on the Education sector, overseeing a portfolio of candidates and clients. Actively seeking new business opportunities, recruiters will also be expected to promote the company culture, meet weekly performance targets, and build relationships with industry leaders to enhance their expertise.

The position is full-time and permanent plus additional benefits.

If you are passionate, motivated and thrive in a collaborative environment I would love to hear from you.

The nearest station is on the Central Line.

Please send your CV in right away.

McCall Ltd (Rec2Rec) are delighted to be supporting an established and well-known Education agency based in Romford.

The agency is looking to hire for a September start (where possible).

We are particularly interested in speaking with talent already working for an education agency however my client is open minded and will consider talent from a different sector – healthcare for example.

360 consultants are desired; however, my client will also consider talent that have 180 experience as they have a vigorous onboarding programme where all consultants are trained/ developed accordingly.

What’s important is you have passion; motivation and you’re driven to be a success!

If you’re based in and around Romford and happy to be in the office 5-days per week, please apply to find out more!

Multiple positions are available and hiring is ongoing to meet the wide variety of needs we support.

We are on a mission to transform the quality of education provided to young people with SEN (Special Education Needs) / SEND (Special Education Needs and Disabilities), as well as other needs such as SEMH needs (Social, Emotional and Mental Health). We are increasingly supporting children and young people with MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties) and SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties).

We are looking for SEN / SEND tutors with a genuine passion for transforming the lives of disengaged, at-risk, and vulnerable learners in Essex.

At Targeted Provision our mission is to raise the standard of educational support offered to vulnerable young people in the UK. We keep the team around the child, and you will be supported throughout every placement by our team of SEN / SEND Support Specialists.

This role is perfect for qualified SEN / SEND teachers who are eager to work via 1:1 tutoring with children and young people with a variety of learning needs, in a creative, flexible, holistic, and trauma-informed manner, to raise their engagement and drastically improve the outlook of their educational journey.

• Flexible part-time up to full-time hours to suit you schedule
• Occasional opportunities to take on remote jobs and online teaching assignments and work from home
• Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities, including access to the full Tes CPD suite while working with us
• A SEN / SEND Support Team dedicated to keeping a team around the child, and ensuring that every placement is a success for the young person and you
• We invite every active tutor to join our tutor community, where our tutors and ourselves share best practice, resources, and tips
• A place as part of a child-centred company committed to transforming the world of support for vulnerable young people for the better

• This role will involve providing Maths, English, or Science tuition to young people with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH), Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD / SLD), or other Additional Educational Needs referred to Targeted Provision
• These young people are referred to us by local authorities and schools and will require some level of support in their educational and social-emotional journey
• If selected, your role will be to provide this support via flexible and holistic trauma-informed tutoring and mentoring

• Planning each session of teaching / tutoring / mentoring
• Providing the young person with holistic and engaging sessions which meet their needs and advance their educational and social-emotional journey
• Completing lesson reports and providing feedback on the young person's progress

• Professional Teaching Qualifications (Qualified Teacher Status / QTS / QTLS)
• Minimum 2 years teaching experience
• Experience working with young people with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD, and / or other Additional Educational Needs
• Experience, knowledge and understanding of safeguarding processes
• Enhanced DBS (we can help obtain this at cost if needed)
• Two professional references
• You must be based in the UK with the right to work in the UK, even for remote / online assignments

It is a strict requirement that you have the ability to work in a way that promotes the health, safety and wellbeing of children and young people and follow safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.

• This position involves engaging with us as a Worker, to provide short-term engagements as and when they arise
• You will work through a contract for service and will be paid via PAYE
• We do not offer any set amount of work nor expenses coverage
• Our insurance covers the work you do for us
• This is not a self-employed tutoring / self-employed teaching position

We look forward to receiving your CV, outlining your relevant skills and experience that can help make a difference.

Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every applicant. We aim to respond to all successful applicants within two weeks.

We are keen to hear from candidates from all backgrounds. The over 2 million vulnerable children in the UK are disproportionately constituted of minority and LGBTQIA+ communities, as well as people with disabilities, refugees and migrants, and people living with mental health conditions. It is integral to our mission of raising the standard of support for the UK's vulnerable learners that we engage tutors from all backgrounds so that our tutors can share/relate to the experiences of our students.

We take Safer Recruitment seriously. All candidates must pass through our strict processes to ensure their suitability to work with children and young people before being considered for work with us.

Interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis.

Individuals with highly relevant experience from teaching background often have worked in the following roles:

• SENCo (Special Education Needs Coordinator)
• SLD / MLD Teacher
• Autism / ADHD Support Teacher
• Intervention Specialist
• Ex-Teacher

Other highly relevant roles from therapeutic and learning support background include

• Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
• Educational Therapist
• Speech and Language Therapist
• Educational Psychologist
• Inclusion Coordinator

If you hold one of these roles, meet our requirements, and are considering a career change please do consider applying with us.

Multiple positions are available and hiring is ongoing to meet the wide variety of needs we support.

We are on a mission to transform the quality of education provided to young people with SEN (Special Education Needs) / SEND (Special Education Needs and Disabilities), as well as other needs such as SEMH needs (Social, Emotional and Mental Health). We are increasingly supporting children and young people with MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties) and SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties).

We are looking for SEN / SEND tutors with a genuine passion for transforming the lives of disengaged, at-risk, and vulnerable learners in Essex.

At Targeted Provision our mission is to raise the standard of educational support offered to vulnerable young people in the UK. We keep the team around the child, and you will be supported throughout every placement by our team of SEN / SEND Support Specialists.

This role is perfect for qualified SEN / SEND teachers who are eager to work via 1:1 tutoring with children and young people with a variety of learning needs, in a creative, flexible, holistic, and trauma-informed manner, to raise their engagement and drastically improve the outlook of their educational journey.

• Flexible part-time up to full-time hours to suit you schedule
• Occasional opportunities to take on remote jobs and online teaching assignments and work from home
• Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities, including access to the full Tes CPD suite while working with us
• A SEN / SEND Support Team dedicated to keeping a team around the child, and ensuring that every placement is a success for the young person and you
• We invite every active tutor to join our tutor community, where our tutors and ourselves share best practice, resources, and tips
• A place as part of a child-centred company committed to transforming the world of support for vulnerable young people for the better

• This role will involve providing Maths, English, or Science tuition to young people with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH), Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD / SLD), or other Additional Educational Needs referred to Targeted Provision
• These young people are referred to us by local authorities and schools and will require some level of support in their educational and social-emotional journey
• If selected, your role will be to provide this support via flexible and holistic trauma-informed tutoring and mentoring

• Planning each session of teaching / tutoring / mentoring
• Providing the young person with holistic and engaging sessions which meet their needs and advance their educational and social-emotional journey
• Completing lesson reports and providing feedback on the young person's progress

• Professional Teaching Qualifications (Qualified Teacher Status / QTS / QTLS)
• Minimum 2 years teaching experience
• Experience working with young people with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD, and / or other Additional Educational Needs
• Experience, knowledge and understanding of safeguarding processes
• Enhanced DBS (we can help obtain this at cost if needed)
• Two professional references
• You must be based in the UK with the right to work in the UK, even for remote / online assignments

It is a strict requirement that you have the ability to work in a way that promotes the health, safety and wellbeing of children and young people and follow safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.

• This position involves engaging with us as a Worker, to provide short-term engagements as and when they arise
• You will work through a contract for service and will be paid via PAYE
• We do not offer any set amount of work nor expenses coverage
• Our insurance covers the work you do for us
• This is not a self-employed tutoring / self-employed teaching position

We look forward to receiving your CV, outlining your relevant skills and experience that can help make a difference.

Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every applicant. We aim to respond to all successful applicants within two weeks.

We are keen to hear from candidates from all backgrounds. The over 2 million vulnerable children in the UK are disproportionately constituted of minority and LGBTQIA+ communities, as well as people with disabilities, refugees and migrants, and people living with mental health conditions. It is integral to our mission of raising the standard of support for the UK's vulnerable learners that we engage tutors from all backgrounds so that our tutors can share/relate to the experiences of our students.

We take Safer Recruitment seriously. All candidates must pass through our strict processes to ensure their suitability to work with children and young people before being considered for work with us.

Interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis.

Individuals with highly relevant experience from teaching background often have worked in the following roles:

• SENCo (Special Education Needs Coordinator)
• SLD / MLD Teacher
• Autism / ADHD Support Teacher
• Intervention Specialist
• Ex-Teacher

Other highly relevant roles from therapeutic and learning support background include

• Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
• Educational Therapist
• Speech and Language Therapist
• Educational Psychologist
• Inclusion Coordinator

If you hold one of these roles, meet our requirements, and are considering a career change please do consider applying with us.

Education Safeguarding Adviser

Fixed Term, Full Time

£36,375 to £42,794 per annum

Location: Basildon

Working Style: Anywhere worker

Please note this vacancy is available as a fixed term contract or secondment opportunity for up to 18 months.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Head of Education Safeguarding and Wellbeing, this is a countywide safeguarding role to support all Essex schools, EYCS and other settings. The post holder will support the provision of high-quality information, advice and guidance to all settings and ECC Education staff in respect of safeguarding and child protection. They will work collaboratively with the Essex Safeguarding Children Board and a wide range of partners to drive safeguarding work across the county.

This role will work with settings and ECC staff to raise standards through appropriate support and challenge to build capacity and expertise and ensure safeguarding duties are met.

The postholder should have an in-depth knowledge of child protection and safeguarding statutory guidance and experience of working with schools and other educational settings

Please note this role will be linked to a quadrant (West, South, North or Mid), but also requires travel throughout Essex to support events and activities in line with business needs.

To read more about our business area, please visit: Education

Accountabilities

• Act as a source of professional information, advice and guidance to education settings and ECC staff on safeguarding and protecting children from harm.
• Lead on complaints received about education settings in a particular quadrant and work collaboratively with quadrant teams to address any concerns
• Work collaboratively with key professionals to improve safeguarding outcomes for children in Essex
• Contribute to supporting education settings to raise standards through development of self-evaluation and undertaking safeguarding reviews of statutory responsibilities to ensure compliance with safeguarding requirements.
• Support delivery of safeguarding briefings for education settings to ensure Designated Leads receive relevant information to support their role as safeguarding leads.
• Support developing resources for education settings on a range of safeguarding issues, including CE, domestic abuse, gangs and violence, honour-based abuse, child protection and harmful sexual behaviour.
• Maintain up-to-date in-depth knowledge and information on child protection and safeguarding matters to ensure Early Years settings and schools receive regular and relevant updates on important issues.

The Experience You Will Bring

• Educated to degree level or equivalent by experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional development and expert knowledge in relevant professional area.
• Deep understanding of child protection and safeguarding statutory guidance and procedures specifically in relation to education, ideally having accessed Level 3 safeguarding training
• Evidence of working with schools at a senior level, demonstrating a broad and in-depth knowledge of education.
• Proven track record of effective partnership working which is collaborative and influential in delivering advice and guidance.
• Exemplar leadership and behavioural skills with the ability to focus on results, forging a strong team from diverse backgrounds to achieve strategic objectives.
• Proven ability of proactively influencing, leading and delivering major cultural and organisational change in a complex environment.
• To be able to communicate with a range of people at all levels.

Please note that the job role requires you to be mobile throughout an operational area. Therefore, the post holder will need to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle, or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means.

Interviews

Interviews are scheduled to take place on Friday 26^th September at County Hall, Chelmsford.

Why Essex?

As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we're committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in Everyone's Essex . With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you.

In February 2025, Greater Essex was accepted onto the Government's devolution priority programme, which will see local authorities in Essex work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority by May 2026. You can read more about devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR ) on our careers site.

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Once you've secured your role within Essex County Council you will receive many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs.

At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles , including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone.

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