Active Recruitment Reviews 172

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What sets Active Recruitment apart is their transparency. There's no small print or any nasty surprises. When dealing with Ryan, you get complete honesty and when they don't have a suitable candidat... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Active Recruitment and Ryan have helped recruit in my two most recent schools. Their biggest strength in the honesty in the assessment of a potential candidate. Tif they think its risky - they will s... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Active recruitment is a good and honest agency to work with. They try and find jobs as quickly as they can possibly be and as they come up in the market. The payment process is really good whereby wor... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Active Recruitment has always been my “first choice” & “go to” Agency when recruiting either short or long term staff. They not only have excellent terms & conditions, but moreover it is the complete... See more

Company details

  1. Recruitment Service
  2. Educational Consultant
  3. Recruiter
  4. Talent Agency
  5. Temp Agency

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Active Recruitment UK Ltd is a specialist staffing partner supporting schools, care providers, and organisations across the UK. We provide high-quality, fully vetted professionals who make a genuine difference from day one. With over a decade of experience in education and support services, we understand that successful placements go beyond CVs. It’s about people, reliability, and the right fit. That’s why we take a consultative, relationship-led approach, working closely with every client to ensure each placement aligns with their environment, values, and needs. We supply a wide range of professionals including Teachers, SEN Specialists, Learning Support Assistants, Behaviour Mentors, Care and Residential Staff, as well as Admin, Technical, and Facilities personnel. Every candidate is carefully vetted to the highest safeguarding standards, including enhanced DBS checks, references, right to work, and full compliance screening, giving our clients complete peace of mind. Known for our honesty, responsiveness, and strong local networks, we pride ourselves on delivering a service that feels personal, reliable, and consistent. Whether supporting a last-minute or long-term staffing requirements, we’re here to make the process smooth, transparent, and effective. At Active Recruitment UK Ltd, we don’t just fill role, we build trusted partnerships that last.


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4.7

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

172 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Leaps and Bounds

I have worked with Ryan at Active Recruitment for a few years now and he is the only employment agent that I would even consider working with. He's leaps and bounds above the others that I worked with in the past.

I have always found him to be honest and genuine with a good working knowledge of the education industry and payments are paid promptly. It's so nice to be able to build a personable relationship with colleagues and for all of these reasons, I am happy to recommend Ryan to other teachers.
Thankyou Ryan.

June 10, 2021
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Reply from Active Recruitment

Thanks so much for your kind review Sue. It's been an absolute pleasure working with you over the years and I, and everyone at Active, look forward to many more years

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing support

Active Recruiment and David have been absolutely amazing in trying to secure me a role for September and hands down to them because they did just that! Thank you so much for your efficiency and support! I am looking forward to starting my new role in September😊

June 9, 2021
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Reply from Active Recruitment

Thanks for your review Rita. It means a lot to us. We're so pleased how happy you've been with our service. Good luck for September!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Educational Recruiters

Active Recruitment and Ryan have helped recruit in my two most recent schools. Their biggest strength in the honesty in the assessment of a potential candidate. Tif they think its risky - they will say so. If they think they outstanding - in my experience they have been. Ryan also has an uncanny ability to find a 'diamond in the rough'.
Matthew Slater - Head - Links Academy Hatfield.

June 9, 2021
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Reply from Active Recruitment

Thanks Matthew, it's always a pleasure working with you and helping you find staff. We really appreciate your review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Proactive and genuine

I have worked with Active Recruitment on and off over a number of years. The staff is very proactive and is always looking out for the teachers they recruit both in terms of training and general welfare. I often recommend them to my colleagues.
Hubert
Science Teacher

June 4, 2021
Unprompted review
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Reply from Active Recruitment

We really appreciate your review Hubert. Thank you very much.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ryan

Ryan, always goes above and beyond what I expect (and I have very high expectations). Highest levels of professionalism, with the perfect blend of a personal touch. He is very knowledgeable and always does what he says when he says he will. I strongly recommend this agency to everyone.

June 3, 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A professional team

This is a great agency. A friendly professional service, Polite and considerate, All the work I have received has been well placed and thought out. I had years of short and long term work and am always happy to hear from them.. Looking forward to continue this for many more, thanks all.

May 12, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Reliable

Fast, efficient and reliable team. Brilliant client service.

May 10, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very efficient and helpful!

Very efficient and helpful!
Being new to the area
they found me work very quickly and
guided me through every step. They kept in contact with me before and after my interview and on my first day to make sure the opportunity was suitable for me.
Would recommend to others.
Thank you to David and Charlotte

May 4, 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A Reliable Agency

After my PGCE (QTS), I got to know Ryan at Active Recruitment who gave me the confidence that I needed to apply for a permanent position at a school. Since then, he has been getting short and long term roles for me in very good schools.

Ryan is a warm and very reliable individual who can be trusted to get any teacher a satisfying job that meets all your requirements. He does not just get you a placement but his caring attitude means he constantly checks on you to ensure that the school and the students are treating you well. I have always felt at peace and secured, working for Ryan at Active Recruitment. He is very professional and supportive.

I have recommended Ryan to my colleagues in the past and I will continue to recommend him.

May 3, 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A reliable Agency.

After my PGCE (QTS), I got to know Ryan at Active Recruitment who gave me the confidence that I needed to apply for a permanent position at a school. Since then, he has been getting short and long term roles for me in very good schools.

Ryan is a warm and very reliable individual who can be trusted to get any teacher a satisfying job that meets all your requirements. He does not just get you a placement but his caring attitude means he constantly checks on you to ensure that the school and the students are treating you well. I have always felt at peace and secured, working for Ryan at Active Recruitment. He is very professional and supportive.

I have recommended Ryan to my colleagues in the past and I will continue to recommend him.

May 3, 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing Agency! Esp Jumel!

Joined Active Recruitment not long ago and the next day they found me a job minutes away from my home. It was so difficult finding a job throughout the pandemic but the staff at Active Recruitment put my mind at ease. My agent Jumel has been so helpful. Responds to my all my enquiries, even on weekends which is very rare! I HIGHLY recommend this agency. I’ve been with others which haven’t been helpful at all. Jumel goes above and beyond! Couldn’t recommend him enough! Thank you to all the other staff too who have been very professional.

April 30, 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly Recommend

Joined Active several years ago and done several temping assignments with them. Found all the staff Very helpful and honest when I needed to know details about where they wanted to send me. Would definitely recommend using them.

April 29, 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Active Recruitment; an extra special agency …

Ryan ,and his team at Active Recruitment , have the ability to put yourself at ease , from the very first moment you enter their office. From that time onwards ‘Active Recruitment offers clear channels of communication and professional aplomb. I felt that I was special and important to the team and that gave me confidence. It is a superb agency that truly cares about its clients and it deserves your custom, an action you will not regret.

April 29, 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Started a supply teacher & full time teacher after a year.

I was a supply teacher first and later a full time SEN teacher for blind and other SEN. Thank you Raphael for your support, Thank you Harry for your patience and understanding. Thank you Active Recruitment competent team who have helped find teaching jobs for me. Keep up the good work.

April 9, 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service throughout

Active recruitment helped me get my job through vision and determination there support and professionalism was fantastic, Ryan was just a phone call away would we'll recommend Active recruitment if you're looking to gain your dream job 5 star

March 31, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly Recommended Recruitment Agency

Ryan and the team are a very friendly, professional and trustworthy recruitment agency. Ryan spent time to understand the roles I was recruiting for and provided me with high calibre candidates. I highly recommend Ryan and the team at Active

March 18, 2021
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