Who we are...

Local and independent education specialists

Proud to provide an excellent service to schools and teachers

Committed to safeguarding

Meet the Team

Marie Cleave – Founder and Director

  • Started the Business from scratch
  • Born and raised locally
  • Over 10 years experience in recruitment
  • Proud to be local and independent

Ellie Connor - Office Manager

  • Covering Bath, Bristol, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
  • Qualified primary teacher with 7 years experience in local schools
  • Administration and customer service experience

Emma Woodhall – Director of Supply Education Alliance

  • Qualified Primary Teacher
  • Best Education Recruitment Office Manager 2023 (South West England), Influential Businesswoman Awards
  • 7 years experience as Education Consultant
  • Finalist for 2025 West Country Women Awards 

Poppy - Devon, Dorset and Cornwall Consultant

  • Meet our Devon, Dorset and Cornwall Consultant, Poppy!
  • Poppy graduated in June 2025 from the University of the West of England in Bristol
  • In her free time, she loves to read, and is an avid gym-goer

Kayleigh Wales - Compliance Administrator 

  • English Language and Linguistics graduate from University of the West of England
  • Loves going to girl group concerts and the theatre, journaling and her dog Theo! 
  • Our compliance expert! 

Niamh Stevens - Business Administration Apprentice

  • Niamh have two dogs called Olive and Cliff who she loves dearly
  • Currently studying at Exeter College for her apprenticeship
  • She loves spending time with family and friends

Carrie - Taunton & Somerset Consultant

  • Qualified Primary Teacher with extensive SEND experience
  • Enjoys art & photography
  • Loves spending time with family, swimming, surfing & the beach!

Kayla Goodwin - Assistant Manager

  • From New Zealand - I have UK Permanent Residency
  • Over twelve years of customer service experience
  • Lover of books and an incredible baker