RECRUITMENT FOR EDUCATION
The right people for your organisation
Placing People Direct partners with nurseries, schools, further education providers and universities across England, to meet their permanent recruitment needs.
We take the time to understand your organisation, your requirements and the people you need — connecting you with qualified, experienced professionals who can make a lasting contribution.
Permanent recruitment
Focused on finding people who can become a lasting part of your organisation.
Education specialists
Recruitment expertise spanning Early Years, schools, further education and universities.
A personal approach
We take the time to understand your setting, priorities and recruitment requirements.
HOW WE HELP
Recruitment built around your needs
Our expertise lies in sourcing experienced and qualified professionals for a wide range of permanent roles across England.
Through our extensive network, we identify skilled, accredited and dependable applicants who meet your requirements. We look beyond qualifications and experience to find people who are well suited to your organisation and can contribute to a strong, effective workforce.
A straightforward approach to recruitment
What sets Placing People Direct apart is our commitment to providing a personalised, dependable recruitment service at competitive rates.
We advertise your vacancies at no additional cost, and our recruitment fee only becomes payable when we successfully place an applicant within your organisation. It’s a straightforward approach designed to keep your recruitment focused, effective and cost-conscious.
No-cost job advertising
We promote your vacancies at no additional charge.
No upfront recruitment fee
There is no recruitment fee to pay before a successful placement.
Pay on successful placement
Our fee becomes payable when your chosen applicant is placed.
OUR COMMITMENT
Supporting your recruitment
We are committed to providing a dependable recruitment service tailored to your organisation. From sourcing and screening to work assessment days and inclusive recruitment, we help make the hiring process more focused and effective.
Applicant Sourcing
Our consultants actively search for applicants to fill your vacancies. We draw on our network and database of pre-screened professionals to identify people who closely match your organisation’s requirements.
Screening
We conduct preliminary interviews with applicants to assess their qualifications, experience, skills and career goals. You are then presented with a carefully selected shortlist, saving your organisation valuable time and resources.
Work Assessment Days
Our clients have the opportunity to interview and assess applicants’ suitability for the role before making a final employment offer.
Diversity & Inclusion
We can help you find applicants from underrepresented backgrounds, supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce and an educational environment where people from all walks of life can see what is possible.
Why Partner With Us?
✓ Professional standards
Members of recognised industry and professional bodies.
✓ No upfront fees
There is nothing to pay to start working with us.
✓ Advertise at no cost
Extend the reach of your vacancies across all our platforms to suitable applicants.
✓ Meet applicants
Interview applicants and offer trial days without any financial commitment.
✓ Pay only when you hire
Agreed recruitment fees are payable only when your successful applicant starts.
✓ Preferred supplier partnerships
Add PPD to your preferred supplier list for ongoing recruitment support.
The Talent You Need
✓ Early Years
Support Staff, qualified educators and nursery management professionals.
✓ Qualified Teachers
Experienced educators across a range of subjects and curricula.
✓ Support Staff
Teaching Assistants, SEND staff, administrative, business and operational support.
✓ Education Leadership
Experienced managers and senior education professionals.
✓ Health and Socialcare Professionals
Skilled professionals supporting education and social care.
Who We Partner With
✓ Private & Public Schools
Supporting mainstream schools with their permanent recruitment needs.
✓ Alternative Provisions
Helping Special Schools, Alternative Provision, Independent Education and Social Care organisations find the people they need.
✓ Early Years to Grade 12 & Beyond
Recruitment across every stage of education.
✓ International Curricula
Supporting organisations delivering a range of recognised curricula.
✓ Local Authorities
Professional recruitment support aligned with organisational requirements.
LOOKING TO RECRUIT
Let us help you find the right people
Tell us about your recruitment requirements and our team will be in touch to discuss how we can support you.