
TeachBack – Connecting Returning Teachers with UK Schools
TeachBack is a not-for-profit initiative offering a smarter, more sustainable approach to teacher recruitment. We connect UK-trained educators working in British curriculum schools overseas with vacancies in UK schools. By reducing reliance on costly recruitment agencies, TeachBack puts simplicity, fairness, and collaboration at the heart of hiring.
Why Join TeachBack?
As a member, your school will gain access to an array of resources and services that make recruitment seamless and impactful while staying aligned with the mission to support educators and schools:
Direct Applications: Advertise your vacancies on our accessible platform and receive applications directly to your HR team without third-party fees.
Super Recruitment Event in Dubai: A representative panel will meet and interview pre-vetted teachers at our flagship event, facilitating quality hires ready to return to the UK after their international contracts. (express your interest in being part of this panel).
Two Tailored Recruitment Pathways:
Dubai Event: TeachBack manages vetting to ensure candidates are prepared for in-person interviews.
Online Platform: Applications submitted through TeachBack are forwarded directly to your HR team, expanding your reach to talented educators.
Enhanced Digital Visibility: Showcase your school’s strengths with a bespoke online profile, attracting top teaching talent.
Expert Guidance: Benefit from the expertise of recruitment specialist Hermione Thomas, targeted advertising campaigns.
Early Candidate Access: Gain an edge by accessing applications for both advertised and speculative roles before others.
Complete Autonomy: Maintain full control over your recruitment process, from communication to employment decisions.
Cost-Efficiency: By cutting out commercial fees, TeachBack enables significant savings, allowing you to reinvest in your students and staff.
Collaborative Impact: Join a network of like-minded schools committed to a not-for-profit approach that strengthens education globally.
A Smarter, Fairer Alternative
Unlimited hires. Transparent pricing. A community-first model that supports teachers, schools, and students alike.
Ready to Join?
Be one of the many schools reshaping education recruitment. Complete the form below to get started - please include your school’s name in the message.
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A new way for schools to take control of recruitment
Sign up for our webinar on the 11th June at 11am and hear from a panel of school leaders who are part of TeachBack - a new headteacher-help-headteacher not-for-profit that aims to help schools take control of their recruitment process.