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Highgrade Recruitment Trusted. Human. Let’s shape the future of education together. We aim to provide schools with the right staff as well as teachers the right jobs.

🌿 Welcome to Highgrade Recruitment
Whether you’re a passionate educator looking for your next role, or a school seeking trusted recruitment partners, we’re here to help.
✨ Local. Highgrade Recruitment has a successful track record and over 21 years experience in Education Recruitment throughout South Wales & The South West of England as well as the Channel Islands. What we provide:-

Secondary Schools

Subject Specialists
Special Needs trained teachers
Instructors
Cover Supervisors
Teaching Assistant
One to One Teachers
Invigilators
Caretakers

Primary & Nursery Schools

Nursery Nurses
Reception Teachers
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 Specialist Teachers
Teaching Assistants
PPA Teachers
HLTA's

We are a preferred supplier as part of the Welsh Government National Framework for supply teachers (GCC?NPS). This ensures that our staff are treated equally and fairly. We are audited by the Governments Department of Business Energy industrial Strategy (BEIS). We are a corporate member of Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC). All candidates will be required to show evidence of Identification and will be subject to mandatory checks (example: DBS & References). With very competitive rates of pay and a service second to none, our aim is to raise the standards throughout the market allowing clients to have full confidence in choosing Highgrade Recruitment as their first stop when dealing with their employment needs. Highgrade Recruitment Ltd has a genuine 24 hour service, 7 days per week:

Call Claire on 01495 369889

📚 English Teacher Wanted – Immediate Start!We're looking for an English Teacher to join a secondary school in South Wale...
09/10/2026

📚 English Teacher Wanted – Immediate Start!

We're looking for an English Teacher to join a secondary school in South Wales, with an immediate start available.

✔️ Competitive rates of pay
✔️ Support from a friendly, independent recruitment agency
✔️ Immediate start

Interested in hearing more? Get in touch with the Highgrade Recruitment team today or send us your CV!

📩 Drop us a message to apply.

05/10/2026

Questions we get asked the most... 👀

Can supply work be flexible?

Simple answer... Yes! 🙌

We know work has to fit around real life too. Whether it’s childcare, other commitments or you’re simply looking for more flexibility, we’ll work with you to find roles that fit.

Looking for flexible work in schools across South Wales? Get in touch with the Highgrade team 📩

Well hopefully that grabbed your attention 😂But, all jokes aside, the school year might be ending, but September plannin...
16/07/2026

Well hopefully that grabbed your attention 😂

But, all jokes aside, the school year might be ending, but September planning is already underway!

Schools are preparing their staffing, and talented teachers are deciding what's next.
Whether you're looking to fill vacancies or searching for your next role, now is the perfect time to start the conversation.

Here's to a well-deserved summer, and an exciting September ahead 🌞

📢 Design Technology Teachers – we're recruiting for September!Highgrade Recruitment are currently supporting a secondary...
23/06/2026

📢 Design Technology Teachers – we're recruiting for September!

Highgrade Recruitment are currently supporting a secondary school in South Wales with the appointment of a Design Technology Teacher for a long-term role starting in September.

This is a fantastic opportunity to teach across KS3, KS4 and A Level, with a focus on Construction and Engineering, helping students develop practical skills, creativity and technical knowledge for the future.

✔ Long-term supply opportunity
✔ September 2026 start
✔ Competitive Pay
✔ Supportive school environment

As we approach the end of the academic year, many teachers are starting to think about their next move. If you're looking for a fresh challenge in September, we'd love to hear from you.
Alternatively, if you know an excellent Design Technology teacher who may be interested, please feel free to share this post or tag them below.

📩 Get in touch to find out more.

Great teachers deserve great schools. We’re currently supporting secondary schools with their recruitment for September ...
16/06/2026

Great teachers deserve great schools.

We’re currently supporting secondary schools with their recruitment for September and are looking to speak with qualified teachers across all subject areas.

Whether you’re activity looking or simply curious about what’s available, we’d love to have a conversation.

💬 Comment ‘teacher’ and we’ll get in touch with our current opportunities

Back in schools this week - and exactly where we should be. We don’t believe in placing teachers into environments we’ve...
14/04/2026

Back in schools this week - and exactly where we should be.

We don’t believe in placing teachers into environments we’ve never experienced ourselves.

That’s why we make the time to visit schools, meet teams, and understand what day-to-day life actually looks like - not just what’s written in a job description.

Because for teachers, this matters more than anything.
It’s not just about the role…

It’s about the people, the support, the atmosphere - the things you can only really understand by being there.

And with exam season just around the corner, that support becomes even more important.
The right environment doesn’t just make teaching easier - it changes everything 💙📚

Great news 😃
19/03/2026

Great news 😃

It is hoped that this will help address problems with recruiting and retaining school teaching assistants 📝📖

⭐ 5 stars from the people who matter mostWe’re really proud to have a 5-star rating from the teachers and school staff w...
18/03/2026

⭐ 5 stars from the people who matter most

We’re really proud to have a 5-star rating from the teachers and school staff who work with Highgrade.
In a job where everyone is busy and days are full, the fact that people take the time to leave us a review means a lot to our small team.

Behind every review is a real experience:
• A teacher who felt supported
• Someone who was kept informed
• A placement that was the right fit
• An honest conversation when it mattered

We’ve always believed recruitment should feel friendly, supportive and straightforward.
To everyone who has trusted Highgrade along the way – thank you. We genuinely appreciate it.

And if you’ve worked with us and had a positive experience, we’d love to hear your feedback.

18/02/2026

🛠 Relief Caretaker Required
📍 Caerphilly Borough Area
💷 £13 per hour
🕗 8am–4pm (TBC)

We’re looking for a reliable Relief Caretaker to support schools across the Caerphilly area.

✔ School experience desirable
✔ General maintenance & site duties
✔ Full enhanced DBS required (or willing to obtain)
If you’re practical, dependable and available during school hours — we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Message us or apply now for more information.

🧼 Cleaner Needed – Pontypool AreaDetails:🕒 3 hours per day, Monday–Friday (3:00pm–6:30pm)💷 £13 per hour📍 Pontypool Area🗓...
11/02/2026

🧼 Cleaner Needed – Pontypool Area
Details:
🕒 3 hours per day, Monday–Friday (3:00pm–6:30pm)
💷 £13 per hour
📍 Pontypool Area
🗓️ 1 year contract

You’ll help keep classrooms, corridors and communal areas clean, safe and welcoming for staff and students.
No experience? No problem — just bring your reliability, attention to detail and pride in your work!

💛 Join a workplace where your role truly matters.
👉 To apply, send us a message or email your CV to [email protected]

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Caerphilly
NP122DT

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