Does TeacherActive pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, TeacherActive employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at TeacherActive. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at TeacherActive?

75% of TeacherActive employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated TeacherActive 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at TeacherActive?

Teaching Assistant (59) , Supply Teacher (51) , Teacher (39) , Recruitment Consultant (37) , Cover Supervisor (26) , English Teacher (13) , Branch Manager (10) , Consultant (10) , LSA ( Learning Support Assistant) (9) , Senior Consultant (9) , Substitute Teacher (8) , Cover Supervisor and Supply Teacher (7) , SEN Teaching Assistant (7) , Cover/Supply Teacher (5) , Nursery Assistant (5)

What are the pros of working at TeacherActive according to real employee reviews?

"Staff are friendly and nice" ((in 37 reviews)); "Ceri and the team in Cardiff are friendly and very helpful in finding positions that suit my personal needs." ((in 15 reviews)); "Nice people all around me" ((in 15 reviews)); "Amazing training and continued support from everyone." ((in 10 reviews)); "Good agency staff Good salary" ((in 8 reviews))

What are the cons of working at TeacherActive according to real employee reviews?

"long hours and not your typical 9" ((in 17 reviews)); "Communication about holiday pay could be better as have had several holidays unpaid due to not knowing it needed to be requested." ((in 14 reviews)); "Although I don't have any cons to add here, if long hours and a fast paced work environment aren't for you then this would be the main downside." ((in 8 reviews)); "Not allowed to take any holidays during the term time." ((in 3 reviews)); "good benefit for u, and also good food." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about TeacherActive layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about TeacherActive layoffs and their outlook for job security at TeacherActive in 2026.

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TeacherActive

TeacherActive reviews

4.0

75% would recommend to a friend

(286 total reviews)

Rob Browett

92% approve of CEO

78% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.4

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Culture & values

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.7

Senior management

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Career opportunities

TeacherActive has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 286 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The TeacherActive employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Recursos humanos industry (3.8 stars).

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Reviews by job title

286 reviews

1.0

Dec 2, 2020

If having a family is something you see in your future, then working at TeacherActive is not for you.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I learned a lot working here.

Cons

I gave a lot to a business that ultimately didn't care about me. It's not surprising the turnover is so high!

TeacherActive Response

Thank you for leaving your review, we always take note of helpful feedback and aim to improve. We’re sorry to hear that the memory of time with us is not a positive one. Our records and understanding of your employment do not support any of the points you have raised in your review. TeacherActive are an equal opportunities employer and employs a number of working mothers. With the creation of our ‘Empower’ diversity action team we continue to ensure our diverse workforce are fully supported. Should you wish to discuss these matters further, please contact us on feedback@teacheractive.com Robin Browett CEO

2.0

Oct 25, 2020

n,

Independent contractor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

work when you want some people are nice hours worked

Cons

pay isnt great not the best support

TeacherActive Response

Thank you for contacting us. We here at TeacherActive strive to deliver the best experience possible for all our schools and supply staff, it seems like this time this was not the case. We appreciate your feedback and would like to investigate this further, therefore we would be grateful if you could provide more information by emailing feedback@teacheractive.com. Kind Regards Teacheractive

5.0

Oct 21, 2020

Life Changing

Recruitment consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Acknowledge for your achievements. Amazing to work for a company the truly believes their core values.

Cons

None I can think of

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Jobs at TeacherActive

School Administrator

Newcastle upon Tyne, England

£14 - £16 /hr

(Employer provided)

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Recruitment Consultant

Recruitment Consultant

Birmingham, Inglaterra

£28K - £40K /yr

(Employer provided)

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Recruitment Resourcer

Recruitment Consultant