Find flexible supply teaching, support and facilities jobs in North West schools

Spencer Clarke Group is an award-winning supply teaching and school facilities recruitment agency.

We have a wide range of education jobs in mainstream schools, SEND schools and alternative provisions across Blackpool, Manchester, Preston, Liverpool, Skelmersdale, Blackburn, Lancaster, Chorley, Clitheroe, Bolton, Kirkby Lonsdale, Leyland, Wigan and Morecambe.

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Typical jobs we recruit for

Teaching jobs

Typical jobs we recruit for

  • Mainstream Teachers
  • SEND Teachers
  • Cover Supervisors
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Support jobs

Typical jobs we recruit for

  • Teaching Assistants
  • SEND Teaching Assistants
  • School Receptionists
  • Administrators
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School facilities jobs

Typical jobs we recruit for

  • School Caretakers
  • Site Supervisors
  • SIMS Administrators
  • School Cleaners
  • School Cooks
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Senior leadership jobs

Typical jobs we recruit for

  • Headteachers
  • Executive Headteachers
  • Deputy Headteachers
  • Assistant Headteachers
  • School Business Managers
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Tutor jobs

Typical jobs we recruit for

  • SEND Tutors
  • 1:1 Tutors
  • Outreach Tutors
  • SEMH Tutors
  • ADHD Tutors
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Testimonials

  • Teaching Assistant

    "I would like to sincerely thank Jolie Moon for her exceptional support and guidance throughout my recruitment journey.

    I am truly grateful to her for connecting me with Spencer Clarke Group and for helping me secure a wonderful Teaching Assistant opportunity.

    Jolie’s professionalism, dedication, and continuous guidance made the entire process smooth and reassuring.

    Her support and encouragement played a key role in helping me move forward with confidence, and I genuinely appreciate the effort she put into supporting me every step of the way."

    I am truly grateful to her for connecting me with Spencer Clarke Group and for helping me secure a wonderful Teaching Assistant opportunity.

  • SEND Teaching Assistant

    "I don't think I could say more positive feedback about this company.

    From hiring to getting my first placement and the endless support has been incredible.

    Jimmy Callagher was always there for feedback, support and training whenever needed and he is easy to talk to."

    I don't think I could say more positive feedback about this company.

  • Cover Supervisor

    "I’ve had a fantastic experience working with Matt Byrne-Fraser at Spencer Clarke Group.

    From the start, Matt has been incredibly supportive, professional and responsive.

    He truly cares about matching me with roles that fit my skills and preferences, ensuring I feel confident and prepared in each placement.

    His communication is outstanding, always quick to answer questions, offer guidance and provide updates. It is clear that he prioritises both his clients and candidates, creating a positive and smooth experience."

    He truly cares about matching me with roles that fit my skills and preferences, ensuring I feel confident and prepared in each placement.

  • SEND Tutor

    “I had a great experience working with my recruiter Safah Mahmood. She was incredibly helpful, friendly and supportive throughout the whole process.

    From the start, she really took the time to understand what I was looking for and matched me with the right opportunity quickly. Thanks to her guidance and effort, I was able to secure work without any hassle.

    Safah kept me updated, answered all my questions and made everything feel straightforward and stress-free. I’d definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and genuinely caring recruiter.”

    I’d definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and genuinely caring recruiter.

  • Supply Teacher

    "As a Supply Teacher, Spencer Clarke Group has helped with a lot of support. They have taken the edge off me applying to jobs and also seeing different schools in different areas.

    They’ve helped me with putting in my application to different schools and with interview questions too.

    I work closely with Jamie Heath, he rings me after every school day I’ve been to, checks up how I’ve been and if I need any help with anything. The support is really good."

    They have taken the edge off me applying to jobs and also seeing different schools in different areas.

  • SEN Teaching Assistant

    "Over the past few months, It's been a pleasure having Liam Richmond as my Recruitment Officer at Spencer Clarke Group.

    From day one, his professional approach has been engaging and he's always provided me with necessary information needed for work, in a timely manner.

    Whenever I've had questions, he would inquire and return with a response as promptly as he can. Liam is friendly, direct, efficient and a reliable communicator."

    From day one, his professional approach has been engaging and he's always provided me with necessary information needed for work, in a timely manner.

  • Caretaker

    "Fantastic company, I was dubious at first but honestly trusting your own instincts is what I've learned here.

    Emma Dobson and Kimara King-Hart from compliance are two excellent employees of Spencer Clarke Group.

    They couldn't have helped me any more than I asked of them. Totally efficient, very trustworthy and to be honest two wonderful people to boot."

    Totally efficient, very trustworthy and to be honest two wonderful people to boot.

  • School Site Manager

    "My experience with Spencer Clarke Group has been outstanding. They are always approachable and willing to help and whenever I spoke to someone, they had excellent training and knowledge.

    I would like to give a special shout out to Emma Dobson who was absolutely magnificent.

    She is so good at her job that within weeks I felt that I had made a new friend who looked after me and was always at hand. I really could wax lyrical all day about Emma's professionalism and dedication."

    I really could wax lyrical all day about Emma's professionalism and dedication.

  • Cleaner

    "Cameron Nicholls from Spencer Clarke Group is absolutely brilliant. He kept me updated and found me a great placement.

    I had a really positive experience and would recommend Spencer Clarke Group to anyone looking for a recruitment agency."

    I had a really positive experience and would recommend Spencer Clarke Group to anyone looking for a recruitment agency.

  • School Business Manager

    "What a wonderful supportive company that goes out of their way to offer help and guidance throughout the hiring process! Emma Dobson and Kimara King-Hart were particularly helpful with myself.

    I cannot thank them enough. I absolutely love my new position and wouldn’t be there without you helping along the way!"

    What a wonderful supportive company that goes out of their way to offer help and guidance throughout the hiring process!

  • Executive Headteacher

    "Compared to other agencies, Spencer Clarke Group matches you to the right jobs, they have the ability to analyse your skills, knowledge and experience, they have the ability to analyse transferable skills and they demonstrate their willingness to go the extra mile to support me."

    Spencer Clarke Group matches you to the right jobs.

  • Headteacher

    "The team has been incredible in supporting me throughout my job search.

    They proactively ran several roles past me to see if they would be right for me. When the right role arrived, they kept me informed during the entire process and treated me with a great deal of respect.

    I would highly recommend them."

    The team has been incredible in supporting me throughout my job search.

  • Emily Porter

    Emily Porter

    Senior Consultant

    Education recruitment specialist for

    SEND & SEMH schools

    Effective recruitment is so important for SEND schools due to the nature of the support required by students. Seeing a candidate thrive in a new setting and a school benefiting from their expertise is heartwarming.

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  • Cameron Nicholls

    Cameron Nicholls

    Senior Consultant

    Education recruitment specialist recruiting for

    School facilities

    For a school to run smoothly, those who work ‘behind the scenes’ are just as important as those in the classroom. It’s my privilege to help schools with the recruitment of reliable and hard working facilities staff.

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  • Maisie Loftus

    Maisie Loftus

    Recruitment Consultant

    Education recruitment specialist for

    Mainstream schools & EYFS

    It’s my pleasure to work with secondary schools throughout Liverpool and the Wirral. To have even a small impact on the success of students at such a crucial stage of their education is amazing.

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  • Matt Byrne-Fraser

    Matt Byrne-Fraser

    Lead Consultant

    Education recruitment specialist for

    Mainstream schools & EYFS

    Matching Teachers and support staff with secondary schools where they will thrive is extremely rewarding, especially because educators are so influential to students throughout their teenage years.

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  • Denni-Marie Bassett

    Denni-Marie Bassett

    Senior Consultant

    Education recruitment specialist for

    Mainstream schools & EYFS

    High quality recruitment is vital within all secondary schools and I’m proud to have established a fantastic working relationship with many across Lancashire. I love learning about a school's culture and ethos.

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  • Emma Dobson

    Emma Dobson

    Managing Consultant

    Education recruitment specialist for

    School facilities

    School support staff are vital to the smooth operation of all education establishments and whether it’s a School Cleaner, Cook or SIMS Administrator, I’m on hand to ensure schools are linked with hard working professionals.

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  • Jamie Heath

    Jamie Heath

    Regional Director

    Education recruitment specialist for

    SEND & SEMH schools

    It’s incredibly rewarding to help schools find outstanding teaching and support staff who make a lasting difference to students' educational outcomes.

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  • Jimmy Callagher

    Jimmy Callagher

    Managing Consultant

    Education recruitment specialist for

    Mainstream schools & EYFS

    I love helping primary schools find dedicated and reliable educators, whether this be on a temporary or permanent basis. We often recruit Supply Teachers who remain at a school long-term thanks to such a successful placement.

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  • Joseph Chanter

    Joseph Chanter

    Senior Consultant

    Education recruitment specialist for

    Mainstream schools & EYFS

    Primary schools rely on dedicated, adaptable and compassionate Supply Teachers to keep learning on track, often at short notice. It's a pleasure to help schools find both Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and experienced professionals who can step in with confidence.

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  • Jolie Moon

    Jolie Moon

    Recruitment Consultant

    Education recruitment specialist for

    Mainstream schools & EYFS

    Before I joined the world of recruitment, I gained QTS in primary teaching. I now work with primary schools across Lancashire and use my experience to provide a seamless service to schools and Teachers.

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  • Kaylah Henderson

    Kaylah Henderson

    Recruitment Consultant

    Education recruitment specialist for

    Mainstream schools & EYFS

    It’s my pleasure to work with SEND schools to help them find supply staff, often at short notice when they have an unexpected absence. Finding them great cover staff to continue their day as normal is what it’s all about!

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  • Liam Jones

    Liam Jones

    Managing Consultant and Designated Safeguarding Lead

    Education recruitment specialist for

    Mainstream schools & EYFS

    A profound part of education recruitment is hearing how a student has directly benefited from our supply staff. This is what spurs me on to provide a 5 star service to secondary schools across Lancashire.

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  • Niall Murphy

    Niall Murphy

    Regional Divisional Manager

    Education recruitment specialist for

    SEND & SEMH schools

    Having previously worked in a PRU, I understand the importance of finding SEND staff with the right skills, patience and compassion, ensuring every placement has a positive impact on both the school and the vulnerable students they support.

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  • Paul Best

    Paul Best

    Principal Consultant

    Education recruitment specialist for

    SEND & SEMH schools

    Having worked in a school for excluded children, my role in SEND recruitment is something I take great pride in. I understand the characteristics needed to make a meaningful difference to the education of a child with SEND.

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  • Olivia Bullock

    Olivia Bullock

    Senior Consultant

    Education recruitment specialist for

    SEND & SEMH schools

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  • James Fletcher

    James Fletcher

    Recruitment Consultant

    Education recruitment specialist for

    Mainstream schools & EYFS

    I love working with secondary schools because every member of supply staff is so important to children and young people. Helping them maintain high levels of education for so many students is a pleasure.

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  • Josh Clair

    Josh Clair

    Lead Consultant

    Education recruitment specialist for

    SEND & SEMH schools

    There's nothing more rewarding than helping SEND schools with supply staff. Knowing that the professionals I place will make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people is what makes this role so fulfilling.

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  • Liam Richmond

    Liam Richmond

    Senior Consultant

    Education recruitment specialist for

    SEND & SEMH schools

    Knowing that the right supply staff can strengthen a school's team and improve the educational experience of children and young people is what drives me every day.

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  • Siobhan Lamb

    Siobhan Lamb

    Senior Consultant

    Education recruitment specialist for

    SEND & SEMH schools

    There's nothing more rewarding than seeing a school, teacher or student benefit from the right recruitment solution. I work with both classroom teachers and support staff, helping schools build strong teams with professionals who make a lasting impact on pupils' learning and development.

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  • Georgia Hall

    Georgia Hall

    Senior Consultant

    Education recruitment specialist for

    SEND & SEMH schools

    I’m really proud to recruit across the North East, my own stomping ground! Working with primary and SEND schools is a privilege and I truly admire the hard work and dedication which educators put in every day!

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  • Georgia Motley

    Georgia Motley

    Recruitment Consultant

    Education recruitment specialist for

    Mainstream schools & EYFS

    Schools often don’t know when unexpected staff absences will arise, which is why having access to reliable supply professionals is so important. I'm proud to help schools across Lancashire quickly secure high-quality supply staff who keep learning on track, provide continuity for pupils and ensure classrooms continue to thrive, even at short notice.

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  • Jacob Leach

    Jacob Leach

    Managing Consultant

    Education recruitment specialist for

    Mainstream & SEND Tutors

    I’m very proud to lead our tuition division, supplying mainstream and SEND Tutors for schools and local authorities across the UK. It’s an honour to help students who aren’t in mainstream education.

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  • Tamara Szczerba

    Tamara Szczerba

    Recruitment Support Officer

    Compliance team

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  • Safah Mahmood

    Safah Mahmood

    Lead Consultant

    Education recruitment specialist for

    Mainstream & SEND Tutors

    For students outside of mainstream education, 1:1 and small-group tuition is vital. Working with schools and local authorities to match students with a great tutor can positively change the trajectory of a young person's education.

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