Your trusted education and SEND recruitment agency
Spencer Clarke Group is an award-winning education and SEND recruitment agency covering Blackpool, Manchester, Preston, Liverpool, Skelmersdale, Blackburn, Lancaster, Chorley, Clitheroe, Bolton, Kirkby Lonsdale, Leyland, Wigan and Morecambe.
Whether you're managing unexpected staff absences, seeking specialist SEND support or planning for long-term staffing requirements, we provide tailored recruitment solutions to meet the needs of your setting.
"It's been a relief knowing that we can rely on Spencer Clarke Group when needing staff and this takes the stress and panic away that we won't have the staff coverage.
When we speak to Jolie Moon, or any of the primary team, we know they will always do what they can for the school, to their best ability.
Spencer Clarke Group stands out from other companies we have used due to their reliability and fast paced responses.
The supply staff we have used we have never had any issues with and the communication from the office is 100%!"
Spencer Clarke Group stands out from other companies we have used due to their reliability and fast paced responses.
The supply staff we have used we have never had any issues with and the communication from the office is 100%!
Secondary school
"After experiencing a high volume of Teaching Assistant and Teacher absences we started using Spencer Clarke Group after hearing about them via word of mouth.
As required, they supplied Teaching Assistants and Cover Supervisors and their services had a positive impact and enabled us to continue teaching lessons to the standard set.
Matt Byrne-Fraser is the consummate professional. He has good communication with timely responses and provides quality staff."
As required, they supplied Teaching Assistants and Cover Supervisors and their services had a positive impact and enabled us to continue teaching lessons to the standard set.
Nursery
"Jimmy Callagher is great at knowing the needs for our setting and I have always found him to be approachable and understanding.
His knowledge of what is expected of an EYFS Practitioner is second to none."
His knowledge of what is expected of an EYFS Practitioner is second to none.
Primary school
"Spencer Clarke Group sourced members of staff with the right qualities and worked hard to find the right people to cover absences. Spencer Clarke Group has had a very positive impact on our school.
We have had a couple of members of staff from Spencer Clarke Group who have been successful and where it hasn't worked out, Joseph has been amazing with trying to find a replacement.
He is incredible. He always responds to emails, keeps communication open and honest and will work tirelessly to help with staffing needs."
Spencer Clarke Group sourced members of staff with the right qualities and worked hard to find the right people to cover absences.
SEND school
"Spencer Clarke Group helped us to find supply staff with the correct qualifications and experience to work in our alternative provision and this enabled us to support children as necessary, without affecting our other classes.
Spencer Clarke Group differs from other recruitment agencies by providing regular contact, sharing information about supply staff who would potentially be right for the school and checking if we need any staff."
Headteacher
Spencer Clarke Group helped us to find supply staff with the correct qualifications and experience to work in our alternative provision.
SEND school
"Our consultant, Jamie Heath, took the time to understand the complex nature of our school and the skillset we require for support staff to make a positive impact.
Jamie built a relationship based on transparency and trust, ensuring the staff we worked with are of the highest quality. We have been able to fill our vacancies and ultimately provide outstanding outcomes for our young people."
The calibre of staff has been strong and so much so have applied for permanent roles within the school.
SEND school
"During the time I have known Jamie, I would say he is a dedicated and enthusiastic individual.
Jamie is a pleasant character who has a great passion for his job and this shows in the speed of responses and the calibre of support that he offers our school.
I am pleased to be able to fully recommend Jamie and the team at Spencer Clarke Group for any future SEN recruitment."
Jamie is a pleasant character who has a great passion for his job and this shows in the speed of responses and the calibre of support that he offers our school.
North West school
"I would like to take this opportunity to thank Emma Dobson and Tony for the support you have given to our school, it has helped make a real difference to our premises and I would have no hesitation in recommending you and your organisation."
I would have no hesitation in recommending you and your organisation.
North West school
"Our Caretaker was on long term sickness and we needed someone to carry out that role. The absence of a Caretaker was putting more pressure on the maintenance team with jobs not being completed on time and a backlog of maintenance work.
Spencer Clarke Group provided us with a candidate at short notice and on interview, we immediately offered the candidate the position and he has been a great asset to our college."
Spencer Clarke Group provided us with a candidate at short notice and on interview, we immediately offered the candidate the position.
North West school
"As we didn’t have a Site Manager in place, staff were taking turns to open and close the building and it was putting a lot of strain on the Business Manager.
Emma managed to source us a Site Manager which has relieved the pressure on all staff."
She is extremely professional yet is also extremely supportive and understanding.
Multi-Academy Trust
"I was very impressed with their approach and the candidates put forward at short notice.
The team was extremely responsive and very quick to meet our urgent requirements.
We will definitely use them again in the future - thank you."
The team was extremely responsive and very quick to meet our urgent requirements.
Pupil Referral Unit
"Our Headteacher was taken ill unexpectedly which created a challenge as we were in the middle of some big projects. I contacted Jamie Heath and he put my mind at rest that he would be able to help.
Within a few days, I was interviewing interim Heads and we took one on on a three month contract. So far they have been wonderful and fitted right into our team."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
It fills me with pride to see a school thriving thanks to the hard working facilities staff who operate behind the scenes. I also specialise in SEND recruitment, matching SEND schools across Lancashire with outstanding educators.
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.
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.
Enhancing a student’s education by finding them a Tutor who will make a genuine difference is really important. I always ensure Tutors have the experience a student needs to help them thrive academically.
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.
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.
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.
I would like Spencer Clarke Group to contact me regarding their recruitment services.
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