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 (38) , 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 39 reviews)); "Some nice people but they left quickly" ((in 17 reviews)); "Ceri and the team in Cardiff are friendly and very helpful in finding positions that suit my personal needs." ((in 15 reviews)); "You're encouraged to resolve issues yourself as you are building and maintaining your own business within TeacherActive yet you still have a huge support framework and the training you have throughout is brilliant." ((in 8 reviews)); "Consultants go above and beyond, during the pandemic when work was more limited they widened their scope and found additional opportunities outside of the norm to help me find sufficient work for my needs." ((in 6 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)); "low commission rates and salary compared to other agencies" ((in 7 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 5 reviews)); "good benefit for u, and also good food." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about TeacherActive redundancies in 2026?

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

TeacherActive Reviews

4.0

75% would recommend to a friend

(285 total reviews)

Rob Browett

92% approve of CEO

78% positive business outlook

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TeacherActive has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 285 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 Human resources and staffing industry (3.8 stars).

Reviews by job title

285 reviews

4.0

Jun 3, 2026

Good flexibility, but unclear policies require self-research

Nursery assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good Flexibility. Easy to register availability.

Cons

Had to find out a lot of information on my own- dress code, break policy etc.

TeacherActive Response

2w

Thank you for taking the time to write this review, we appreciate your feedback. Please don't hesitate to speak to your consultant if you have any questions about your placements, and if you have any further comments or questions, please email feedback@teacheractive.com and a member of the team will be in touch. Kind regards TeacherActive

1.0

Apr 24, 2026

Unprofessional working environment

Recruitment consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

You can make some very good money here if you work 80 hours a week including your days off

Cons

Unprofessional working environment - bullying, harassment and cliqueyness. Shouting, jealousy and intimidation is a regular occurrence in the office if they see you as a threat. So you either get bullied for making lots of money or you get sacked for not making enough.

TeacherActive Response

1mo

We take feedback seriously at TeacherActive and thank you for taking the time to reflect on your experience with us. It’s disheartening to hear that you couldn’t build meaningful relationships with your colleagues, and we take reports of bullying and harassment very seriously. If there is a specific instance you would like to report, please email feedback@teacheractive.com and a member of the senior leadership team will be in touch. While recruitment is known to be fast-paced, and we do ask colleagues to bring both motivation and determination to work, there is no requirement to work 80 hours a week or during annual leave. We wish you all the best in your next role. If you have any further comments or questions, please email feedback@teacheractive.com Kind regards TeacherActive

2.0

Mar 19, 2026

Wouldn’t recommend

Recruitment resourcer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

- charity days - birthday off

Cons

- almost impossible to go up the framework as a resourcer & barely any support with it - new branch managers every 6 months because they either get sacked or they can’t hack it - offices like secondary school classrooms - colleagues (including managers) doing inappropriate things at work events - no flexibility if you need to temporarily work part time or change your hours (having a child/ being off sick) - very cliquey - no support in place whatsoever for anything - complaints aren’t taken seriously - seem to hire absolutely anyone - if you don’t make loads of money they don’t care about you

TeacherActive Response

1mo

We take feedback seriously at TeacherActive, so thank you for taking the time to reflect on your experience with us. It’s disappointing to hear you felt unsupported by senior staff and would have welcomed the opportunity to investigate anything at the time. We pride ourselves on our welcoming environment and want to ensure everyone feels supported at work. If you have any specific instances to report, please contact us at feedback@teacheractive.com and a member of the senior leadership team will be in touch. We have invested heavily in training and development for all team members, including a dedicated learning and development team that can be contacted throughout your career. Although designed to challenge and develop, the resourcer framework can be achieved, and we have seen resourcers reach the top and then move into successful consultant roles. Flexible working, including a change in working hours, can be requested through the correct channels. We review each case individually and work with the requester to achieve the best outcome for both the team member and the business. We apologise if you feel this was not explained to you during your time here. If you have any further comments or questions, please don't hesitate to reach out at feedback@teacheractive.com Kind regards TeacherActive

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