11,000 registered education professionals
From start to finish, we help our candidates fit seamlessly into your school with in-depth preparation, lesson plan checking, and ongoing support.
The Tradewind Way
Since 2001, Tradewind Recruitment has helped schools and MATs by connecting them with outstanding talent.
Our business is built on honesty, integrity, and superior service.
With over 13 offices across the UK, we have become market leaders in our key locations.
We focus on providing a high-quality, reliable service to all our schools – and that’s why 99% of our schools would recommend us.
Our educator recruitment services
At Tradewind, we source staff for Primary, Secondary and SEN schools. We can help you to fill daily, permanent, short-term or long-term roles, and we’re proud to deliver a service that exceeds expectations.
Our tailored approach and bespoke partnership packages support your goals by:
- Delivering cost-effective, long-term solutions
- Providing priority access to top talent
- Improving recruitment efficiency
- Saving valuable time
- Allowing you to focus on education outcomes
More than just recruitment
We believe great partnerships go beyond filling roles. We offer several added benefits exclusively for our partners, including:
Careers support for your staff and students
Community contributions for your projects, events, or initiatives
School resourcing funding
Supply rebate scheme
Spend and usage insights to support your workforce planning and long-term strategy
Continuous professional development for your school and staff
Nurturing talent
Through our partnership, we can offer your school and staff:
Access to The National College: Over 2,500 courses and webinars supporting professional growth across all roles.
Bespoke CPD suite for your educators: A customised training programme designed around your priorities, delivered for the educators in your schools.
Graduate CPD pathway: Structured support and training for aspiring teachers on the route to Initial Teacher Training (ITT) whilst working in your schools.
New teaching assistants: Be a pilot partner for our trainee teaching assistants, supporting skilled individuals transitioning into education support roles.
Safeguarding and training
We know the safety and wellbeing of students is your top priority, and it’s ours too. At Tradewind, we’ve established rigorous vetting procedures and ongoing training programmes to ensure every candidate we place meets the highest standards of safety and compliance.
A dedicated MAT Partnerships Team
Tradewind’s Partnerships Team combines over 54 years of experience across education and recruitment.
We understand the challenges schools and MATs face, from staffing and finance to governance and strategy. Working collaboratively, we share best practices and deliver tailored solutions that make a real impact.
Our team brings first-hand experience from teaching, school leadership, support, and senior roles across the education sector. Each region has a dedicated Partnerships Manager, ensuring local knowledge, personalised support, and consistent service across your trust.