Thrive Recruitment

Run by Teachers, for Teachers.


Based in the heart of the East Midlands, Thrive School Solutions is an education recruitment consultancy that understands the classroom – because we’ve been there. We’re committed to supporting schools and educators across Nottingham, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and beyond with high-quality staffing solutions.

Whether you’re a school looking for reliable, skilled staff or an educator ready to take the next step in your career, Thrive is here to help you grow.

What we do.

We provide flexible, reliable recruitment support for Primary, Secondary, and Independent Schools, including:

Primary Schools

  • Daily supply teachers

  • Long-term & permanent placements

  • HLTA, TA & 1:1 SEN support

  • Early Years specialists

  • SENCo & leadership roles

Secondary Schools

  • Subject-specific teachers (KS3–KS5)

  • Cover supervisors & exam invigilators

  • Long-term or permanent hires

  • SEN & pastoral staff

  • SLT recruitment (Assistant Head, Deputy, etc.)

Independent Schools

  • Experienced teachers familiar with selective and high-achieving environments

  • Support for hard-to-fill subjects (e.g. Latin, Economics)

  • Residential staffing & boarding roles

  • IB or international curriculum specialists

  • Leadership & Head of Department recruitment

Join our team

We help great teachers and support staff find roles where they can thrive – whether that’s a flexible supply post, a permanent classroom position, or a leadership opportunity.

We offer:

  • Access to schools across the East Midlands

  • CV guidance and interview coaching

  • Opportunities in both state and independent schools

  • Flexible day-to-day or long-term work

  • Regular CPD & safeguarding training