Working in partnership with
MULTI-ACADEMY TRUSTS & SCHOOLS
to improve educational outcomes for young people, one
placement at a time.
Schools
Bespoke and cost-effective permanent, long-term supply and interim recruitment solutions for your school.
- Teacher Recruitment
- Leadership Recruitment
- Support Staff Recruitment
- School Improvement
Candidates
Supporting education professionals to excel in their specialisms whilst exploring new opportunities.
- Education Jobs
- CV Guidance
- Interview Preparation
- Relocation Opportunities
- Salary Negotiations
MAT Tutors
Delivering high quality intervention to support student learning.
- Experienced Tutors
- Face-to-Face Tutoring
- Online tutoring
- Subject Specialists
- GCSE Masterclasses
About MAT Recruitment
MAT Recruitment is a specialist education recruitment consultancy with over 30 years’ combined experience supporting schools and academies nationally, to overcome challenges they face in recruiting Headteachers, Senior Leaders, Teachers and Support Staff.
We offer a personalised approach to each client and candidate to ensure that the journey to find a positive outcome is achieved; whether it be hiring the right person or finding a new job.
MAT Recruitment operate a little differently from our competitors, we approach recruitment from another perspective. As a values-led business, we are committed to ensuring young people have access to the very best talent in education. Our mission is to improve outcomes for young people, through the successful placement of high-quality education staff via a robust, ethical and efficient recruitment service.
Our core values
Schools
MAT Recruitment provides bespoke and cost-effective recruitment solutions underpinned by our core values.
Our talented consultants have a secure understanding of the education landscape and will invest time to get to know your school, to source the right candidates. We have access to all major recruitment platforms and job boards and use a multi-channelled approach for candidate attraction. Additionally, we have amassed a large network of education professionals who look to us for support in finding their next role. Our recruitment campaign will look to raise the profile of your school and provide a professional and comprehensive service throughout.
If your school or trust is looking for recruitment support, please get in contact today.
School recruitment enquiry
If your School or Trust is looking for recruitment support, please register a vacancy or get in contact today using the form below.
“I would highly recommend MAT Recruitment for their endeavours in supporting schools to recruit. Marie & India have an excellent knowledge of the education landscape and have been instrumental in supporting me and my school with the current recruitment struggle in education. The task becomes a real team effort and the vital communication and updates mean the process is smooth from start to finish. Marie & India are exceptional and must be thanked for their assistance and professionalism.”
Andrew Galbraith – Principal
Candidates
Our specialist team of recruiters work hard to support you in securing your next role. We work across the sector supporting roles within Primary, Secondary, PRUs, Alternative and SEN Provisions.
We understand the key priorities when looking for your next position and endeavour to secure you an opportunity within a school, that aligns with your values, enabling you to excel in your specialism.
We provide access to exciting job opportunities and will guide you through the recruitment process, investing time to understand your professional aspirations and career highlights.
To see our latest Teaching, Support and Leadership roles, visit our jobs page.
“MAT recruitment are very passionate about dedicating their time where possible to help in every way. After I went to my interview, the school was very impressed as to what I had to offer to their institute and I was offered my first ever permanent Art Teacher role after 13 years of supply work.
I would generously recommend every teacher to please get in touch with MAT recruitment once and they will ensure you get the post suitable to your specialism.”
– Mohammed, Art Teacher
Register Your Details Today
Let MAT Recruitment help you find your dream education role
If you are considering a new teaching job, role within school leadership or education support, register your details with the team today and one of our experienced consultants will be in contact.
Education staff registration
If you are considering a new role in education, please leave your details and one of our experienced consultants will be in contact.
MAT Tutors
MAT Tutors offers catch-up and intervention programmes for students aged 5-16 years. Our MAT Tutors are high quality subject specialists, who provide each child with well-structured sessions designed to reinforce learning, raise attainment, build confidence, and achieve educational goals.
We offer a flexible approach for tuition, supporting schools with both in-person or online tuition programmes aligned to your school’s curriculum.
Become a Tutor – register your details?
“Working with MAT recruitment has provided me with the right support to kickstart my teaching career. My virtual tutoring experience has been greatly rewarding and has fuelled my passion for teaching even more.”
Inny – Maths Tutor
MAT Tutor registration
If you would like to join our group of approved tutors, please leave your details and one of our experienced consultants will be in contact.
The MAT Ambition Community
The MAT Ambition Community offers bespoke and professional advice to candidates looking to progress to a Middle or Senior role in their educational career. With the help from our expert recruiters, the MAT Ambition Community allows Middle and Senior level candidates the opportunity to improve their career skills and navigate their way to the next step on the progression ladder.
We offer clear access to suitable Middle and Senior Leader job opportunities and liaise with Clients to ensure that high quality candidates are being received.
MAT Recruitment regularly updates the vacancies we are working on, please ensure that you re-visit this site to find your perfect job.
Want to be part of the MAT Ambition Community?
Join our MAT Ambition Community group on social media to stay up to date with key information surrounding the education sector and the latest Middle and Senior Leader level positions
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Let MAT Recruitment find you your PERFECT job in education
If you are considering a new role in education, please leave your details and one of our experienced consultants will be in contact.
Education staff registration
If you are considering a new role in education, please leave your details and one of our experienced consultants will be in contact.
MAT Support
We are delighted to introduce MAT Support as the newest division within MAT Recruitment. Over the last 12 months we have significant growth within the recruitment of support staff in schools. We strive to become the “go to” agency for all aspects of permanent recruitment within education.
Whilst Teaching and Senior Leadership recruitment remain our primary source of business, we are delighted with the unprecedented growth surrounding recruitment for support roles, with this contributing to almost 30% of our day to day activity.
If your school has support roles to fill, why not contact MAT Recruitment who have a deep understanding of the education sector and access to high quality support staff and are actively recruiting.
“I want to say a huge thank you to MAT Recruitment, who have worked incessantly to make sure I got a role that was matched to my skill set. I believe MAT Recruitment take a personal interest in you and offer you roles that you have a higher probability of succeeding in”
– Safeguarding Officer Candidate
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Let MAT Recruitment find you your PERFECT job in education
If you are considering a new role in education, please leave your details and one of our experienced consultants will be in contact.
Education staff registration
If you are considering a new role in education, please leave your details and one of our experienced consultants will be in contact.
Meet the MAT Recruitment Team
Marie Tormey
Managing Director
A fun fact? Marie was an extra in ITVs Daziel and Pasco when she was 16!
India Boardman
Director
Outside the office, India enjoys staying fit and active, spending time with family and friends, and exploring new places to eat. In her spare time, India is more than likely to be tuning into the newest true crime docuseries or reading, with her favourite book being Where the Crawdads Sings. Growing up, India dreamed of becoming a travel writer, and in school, she particularly enjoyed Dance, Law, and English—subjects which definitely reflect her wide-ranging interests.
A fun fact about India? She performed on stage as a ballerina until the age of 17!
Amber Holbrook
Education Recruitment Consultant & MAT Tutor Co-ordinator
When she’s not supporting schools, Amber enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, and staying active—reformer Pilates is her latest passion. A foodie at heart, she loves exploring new restaurants. Her favourite TV series are Grey’s Anatomy and Friends, and she’s a fan of The Notebook film. During Amber’s time at school her favourite subjects were Dance and English. Growing up, Amber’s dream job changed regularly—from being a primary school teacher to working in a shop!
A fun fact about Amber? Amber partook in Ballet, Tap, and Modern dance from the age of 3-16!
Georgie Cully
Education Recruitment Consultant
Outside of work, you’ll find Georgie cheering on Man City as a very dedicated season ticket holder, attending concerts, spending time with family and friends or singing her heart out! Aside from that you’ll find her watching her favourite TV show, Grey’s Anatomy. Growing up, Georgie dreamed of becoming a journalist, with her favourite subjects at School being English and French.
A fun fact? Georgie was actually banned from using an electric wheelchair for driving it up a tree on her way to school!
Sarah Abbott
Marketing Executive
Outside of work, Sarah enjoys socialising with friends and family, painting, crocheting, and staying active through Pilates and going for a run (on a good day!). When it comes to entertainment, their favourite TV shows are This Country and Normal People, while classic films like Notting Hill and Titanic are at the top of the list. For books, it’s always changing, but Little Women is a timeless favourite. Growing up, Sarah first wanted to be a teacher, but after Instagram launched, blogging became the dream. In school, her favourite subjects were Business and Geography.
A fun fact about Sarah? She Irish danced for 11 years.
Louise Lunt
Education Recruitment Consultant
Louise stays busy with three boys under the age of 10, often found on football and rugby pitches! With any spare time she also enjoy socialising with friends and participating in a weekly quiz night at the local pub. When it comes to entertainment, The Housemaid is a favourite book, and undoubtedly her favourite TV Show is Friends, having watched it all at least three times over! Growing up, Louise dreamt of being a teacher or an artist, with Art and History being her favourite subjects in school.
A fun fact? Louise has always wanted to learn British Sign Language and plans to start a course in the new year.
David Palmer
Education Recruitment Consultant
A fun fact? Growing up, David dreamed of being a professional footballer or a presenter on Top Gear! His favourite school subjects were PE and Biology.
