Primary School Teaching Supply Agency in the West Midlands

Your Local Education Recruitment Partner for Primary Schools, Nurseries and Children’s Centres

At Flourish Education, we are a trusted education recruitment agency specialising in the supply of high-quality teaching and support staff to primary schools, nurseries and children’s centres across the West Midlands. Since 2010, we’ve been working in partnership with local primary schools to provide flexible, responsive recruitment solutions that match the individual needs of each school setting.

Whether you're looking for day-to-day supply cover, long-term staff or permanent appointments, we’re small enough to care, large enough to cope – offering a consultative, people-first service grounded in safeguarding, quality and trust.

Specialist Primary School Staff We Supply

We recruit and place fully qualified, safeguarding-compliant professionals who support both teaching and learning across all primary phases – from EYFS through to Year 6.

Qualified Primary Teachers

All of our Primary Teachers hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and are thoroughly vetted and referenced in line with APSCo Compliance+ standards.

Our specialist primary school recruitment includes:

• EYFS Teachers
• Key Stage 1 (KS1) Teachers
• Key Stage 2 (KS2) Teachers
• SEN Teachers
• Early Career Teachers (ECTs)
• PPA Teachers
• Intervention Teachers
• Behaviour Support Teachers

Teaching Assistants and Support Staff

• General Teaching Assistants (TAs)
• SEN Teaching Assistants and 1:1 Support
• Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs)
• Learning Mentors
• Behaviour Mentors
• Cover Supervisors
• Nursery Practitioners

Leadership and Non-Teaching Staff

• SENDCo
• Assistant and Deputy Heads
• School Administrators
• Bursars
• Caretakers
• Lunchtime Supervisors

Whether you need classroom teachers, support staff or administrative roles filled, we take the time to understand your school’s environment, matching candidates who will make a meaningful impact.

Why Schools Choose Flourish Education

Your Dedicated Local Consultant

Each school is supported by a dedicated recruitment consultant who lives and works in the region. With over 70 years of combined experience, our team provides local knowledge, sector insight and a personal touch – 7 days a week.

High-Calibre, Fully Compliant Staff

All candidates undergo rigorous safeguarding checks, hold up-to-date KCSIE and PREVENT training (including FGM awareness) and are fully referenced. As an APSCo Compliance+ accredited agency, we exceed statutory requirements to ensure child safety.

Transparent & Trusted Recruitment

We are proud to be a named supplier on the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) framework, giving schools confidence in our open pricing, transparent terms and safeguarding-first approach.

Meet Your Primary School Recruitment Team

Our primary team is made up of passionate, experienced education recruitment consultants who are embedded in the communities they serve. They get to know the culture, challenges and needs of each school to ensure they deliver not just candidates, but the right candidates.

South Birmingham Primary Recruitment Consultant

East Birmingham Primary Recruitment Consultant

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Birmingham Primary Recruitment Consultant

The Black Country Primary Recruitment Consultant

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Worcestershire Primary Recruitment Consultant

Gloucestershire Primary Recruitment Consultant

From your first contact, your consultant will take the time to understand your school’s vision, staffing needs and wider goals. You’ll receive ongoing, responsive support throughout your partnership with Flourish Education – because recruitment isn’t just a 9–5 job.

“Richard has always provided excellent support to our school, taking prompt action to fill both daily absence and long-term vacancies… he filled all absences on a Sunday evening. I can’t tell you how grateful I was.” – Headteacher, Primary School, Sandwell

Primary School Recruitment Across the West Midlands

We support Primary Schools, Academies, Multi Academy Trusts and Children’s Centres in:

• Birmingham
• Coventry
• Dudley
• Sandwell
• Wolverhampton
• Walsall
• Warwickshire
• Worcestershire
• Herefordshire
• Gloucestershire
• Telford & Wrekin
• Staffordshire

Wherever you're located, we have local consultants with the network and expertise to support your school quickly and effectively.

Flexible Recruitment Solutions for Primary Schools

We offer a full range of recruitment services tailored to your school’s needs:

Day-to-Day Supply: Reliable short-term cover for teacher or TA absence, training days or unplanned leave – often at short notice.

Long-Term Supply: Experienced staff to cover maternity leave, long-term illness or unfilled vacancies.

Temp-to-Perm: Try before you hire – a great way to trial a candidate before making a long-term decision.

Permanent Recruitment: End-to-end recruitment support for senior leaders, class teachers and support staff, taking the hassle out of the hiring process.

We take a consultative approach, providing a recruitment partner who understands your school's culture, values and priorities.

Supporting Primary Schools Since 2010

For over a decade, Flourish Education has built long-standing partnerships with schools across the West Midlands. We don’t just fill roles – we help build strong, stable school teams that support pupil progress, staff wellbeing and long-term success.

“Richard works hard to match the right candidate for our school's specific needs. They’ve provided excellent long-term placements and are always available for last-minute cover. I would recommend Flourish Education for your cover needs.” – Primary School, Sandwell

Let Us Help You Strengthen Your School Team

If you’re looking for a trusted, professional and responsive primary education recruitment agency to support your school, let’s talk.

Let’s build a partnership that helps your pupils and school community flourish.