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?

72% of TeacherActive employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated TeacherActive 3.8 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 (40) , 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?

"Good and staff are friendly" ((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 13 reviews)); "Amazing training and continued support from everyone." ((in 9 reviews)); "Good agency staff Good salary" ((in 9 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 12 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 7 reviews)); "bullying, harassment and cliqueyness." ((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 reviews

4.0

72% would recommend to a friend

(287 total reviews)

Rob Browett

91% approve of CEO

74% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.4

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Culture & values

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.6

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 287 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

287 reviews

3.0

Apr 10, 2025

Generally good

English teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- lovely students - fantastic management - stimulating work

Cons

- not enough pay - benefits such as long service leave were not given as per required

TeacherActive Response

We appreciate all forms of feedback so thank you for taking the time to write this review. Kind regards TeacherActive.

3.0

Apr 8, 2025

Professional agency but very few shifts available

Teaching assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Professional and easy to get a hold of someone at the office when needed

Cons

It seems they don't have many schools, referred two friends and both got offered maybe one shift a month if being optimistic, I myself never get called for supply work anymore

TeacherActive Response

We appreciate all forms of feedback so thank you for taking the time to write this review. What you have described is not the level of service we expect and we would like to look into this. Please let us know where you are located along with any comments or questions to feedback@teacheractive.com and a member of the team would be in touch. Kind regards TeacherActive

5.0

Apr 7, 2025

Freelance

School age child care supply staff

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Reliable employer, would recommend to anyone looking for freelance or day to day teaching cover work.

Cons

I do not have any complaints about this company.

TeacherActive Response

Thank you for taking the time to write this review, we're glad to hear that you enjoy working with us. If you have any comments or questions, please feel free to speak to the Chelmsford team or email feedback@teacheractive.com and a member of the team will be in touch. Kind regards TeacherActive

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Jobs at TeacherActive

School Administrator

Newcastle upon Tyne, England

£14 - £16 /hr

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Recruitment Consultant

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Recruitment Consultant

Liverpool, Inglaterra

£28K - £40K /yr

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Recruitment Consultant

Manchester, Inglaterra

£30K - £42K /yr

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