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Active Recruitment and Ryan have helped recruit in my two most recent schools. Their biggest strength in the honesty in the assessment of a potential candidate. Tif they think its risky - they will s... See more
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Active recruitment is a good and honest agency to work with. They try and find jobs as quickly as they can possibly be and as they come up in the market. The payment process is really good whereby wor... See more
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Active Recruitment has always been my “first choice” & “go to” Agency when recruiting either short or long term staff. They not only have excellent terms & conditions, but moreover it is the complete... See more
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Active Recruitment UK Ltd is a specialist staffing partner supporting schools, care providers, and organisations across the UK. We provide high-quality, fully vetted professionals who make a genuine difference from day one. With over a decade of experience in education and support services, we understand that successful placements go beyond CVs. It’s about people, reliability, and the right fit. That’s why we take a consultative, relationship-led approach, working closely with every client to ensure each placement aligns with their environment, values, and needs. We supply a wide range of professionals including Teachers, SEN Specialists, Learning Support Assistants, Behaviour Mentors, Care and Residential Staff, as well as Admin, Technical, and Facilities personnel. Every candidate is carefully vetted to the highest safeguarding standards, including enhanced DBS checks, references, right to work, and full compliance screening, giving our clients complete peace of mind. Known for our honesty, responsiveness, and strong local networks, we pride ourselves on delivering a service that feels personal, reliable, and consistent. Whether supporting a last-minute or long-term staffing requirements, we’re here to make the process smooth, transparent, and effective. At Active Recruitment UK Ltd, we don’t just fill role, we build trusted partnerships that last.
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Unit 8B, Bourne Court, IG8 8HD, Woodford Green, United Kingdom
- 0208 023 3555
- info@activerecruitment.co.uk
- activerecruitment.co.uk
Ryan contacted me with the perfect job
Ryan contacted me with the perfect job
He was very professional in his approach and put me at ease in his first phone call
He went above and beyond in arranging an interview and kept in touch all the time
I got the job which was great
I have given Ryan’s details to several of my colleagues in my previous job as this is a great agency
Thank you Ryan

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Great service for job seekers
A friend recommended this agency to find a secondary teaching role. The registration process was straight forward and they took time to identify and try to match my requirements. Kept in regular contact with opportunities and I have now found a position that I'm excited about.
Great service!

Reply from Active Recruitment
Trustworthy service
I have worked with Active Recruitment for many years and they have become the only recruitment agency that I trust to find quality candidates that fulfill our requirements. Ryan has always offered a great service and has taken the time to gain an excellent knowledge of our school. I never use anyone else!

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My first point of call is Active
Active is very professional and supportive in the way they work with teachers, provide CPD and cater to teachers well being.
I can rely on Active to get me work based on my availability and they provide timely information to support my work with schools.
Always my first choice in finding supply work.

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Excellent service and friendly staff
Excellent service and friendly staff. I was able to get a job and have the rest handle by there competent staff. THANKS DAVID 😊

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Active Recruitment have been a great…
Active Recruitment have been a great agency to work for and very supportive in finding me work. Worked with them for a number of years and very satisfied with the support I received. Easily contactable and honest.
Thank you Ryan for your work throughout this time, much appreciated.

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Professional and Active Consultants
Active Recruitment Consultants were very quick at sourcing the right job for me. I was very happy with my placement as I was placed in a local nearby school with good reputation for attainment.
Thanks Ryan and Arron for being professional and helpful.

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Active Recruitment have been amazing…
Active Recruitment have been amazing with finding me a lovely school to work in full time. Charlotte was so helpful with sorting everything out and was very quick with responding to any of my questions or queries.

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Great Company
Really pleased with my experience with active recruitment, I would like to give a shout-out to David who was really great at communicating with me, he ensured he found positions that were a great fit and made me feel confident going into my interview. Really recommend active recruitment, a really great company :)

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Active recruitment is a good and honest…
Active recruitment is a good and honest agency to work with. They try and find jobs as quickly as they can possibly be and as they come up in the market. The payment process is really good whereby workers don't need to sign timesheets every week it is automatically done by the school and the agency.

Reply from Active Recruitment
Fantastic recruitment agency
I found active recruitment to be amazing they really worked hard to get me employed as a school caretaker, they are amazing probably the best recruitment company I have used, consultants are dedicated and professional, if I was to ever look for a new job in a school I would certainly use them again and would even recommend to anyone looking for work in a school.

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Professional,friendly and helpful.
Professional,friendly and helpful.
I am in a permanent role now that Charlotte at Active set up for me.

Reply from Active Recruitment
One of a kind recruitment agency.
David has demonstrated why this agency has excellent reviews. He kept me abreast of the situation during the entire recruitment process, and never got tired of trying to get hold of me. He has shown great empathy as well as a great deal of patience.

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Great agency
Jumel was super helpful and kind.. he made me acknowledge how much potential I had in me. He was extremely friendly and honest too.

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Charlotte was amazing in the whole…
Charlotte was amazing in the whole process. She helped me secure a position that I had been searching for in this difficult job market. She was kind and extremely helpful. I am very lucky to have had such a recruiter as Charlotte.

Reply from Active Recruitment
Excellent company
Best agency i have dealt with over the years. Ryan was a very pleasant, helpful young man, very enthusiastic and made me feel capable again, after a long period of unemployment.
I feel they are a very honest straight forward and would definitely suggest them to anyone looking for work.

Reply from Active Recruitment
Friendly and reliable service!
Genuinely an enjoyable experience to work with Active Recruitment, particularly Ryan, to find a job that both suits me and enhances my professional development. Ryan not only found me an appropriate role, he also coached and supported me through the process. My experience of working with Ryan and Active Recruitment was easy, reliable and extremely friendly. I will be suggesting Active Recruitment to peers looking for roles in Education.
Can't fault the services provided!

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Very helpful and professional
Very helpful and professional, would definitely recommend.

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Aaron got me a job straight away very…
Aaron got me a job straight away very good and very professional thanks so much.

Reply from Active Recruitment
True to their name!
I've had a wonderful experience working with Ryan at Active Recruitment.
Ryan brought me a wonderful opportunity for my first year as a newly trained, ECT. The process was uncomplicated, friendly and I felt supported at every step. Ryan had my best interest in mind and paired me with the perfect school.
I recommend Active Recruitment 100%
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