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Ernest Wilson & Co Limited, EW Leeds
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  • Interested parties will be required to sign a nondisclosure agreement (NDA) before further information is provided.

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EDUCATION RECRUITMENT AGENCY in the North East of England for Sale.

This independent education recruitment agency supplies high-quality teaching and support staff to schools across the North East. Known for its reliability, integrity, and personal service, the business has refined long-term relations with more than 60 schools, largely within the primary education sector. Operating from a home-based office, it delivers strong profitability, low overheads, and a loyal client base, offering full relocation flexibility and scalability for future growth.

Founded by an experienced recruitment professional with over 14 years in the education sector, the company was established with a clear ethos of honesty, dependability, and tailored service. It provides both temporary and long-term staffing solutions, including teachers, teaching assistants, nursery nurses, and administrative staff, with placements ranging from day cover to full-term assignments.

The agency’s reputation has been built largely through word of mouth and repeat business, reflecting its strong regional presence and trust within the education community. Holding industry accreditation and awaiting entry into a major public-sector framework, it adheres to best practice and is well placed to expand into wider markets such as secondary and special educational needs recruitment.

With a lean operational structure - managed by the owner and supported by a compliance specialist - the business combines flexibility with consistent service quality. Opportunities exist for growth through digital marketing, additional consultants and service diversification, making it an attractive, well-established opportunity for acquirers seeking a niche, reputable education recruitment enterprise.

Key Highlights
Annual Turnover £1,395,121
Education recruitment, primarily primary schools in the North East
Consistently profitable, low overheads, and loyal client base
Provides temporary and long-term staff, including Teachers, HLTAs, TAs, nursery nurses, SEND staff, lunchtime supervisors, admin staff
Fully relocatable, minimal fixed costs
Well-established, reputable and profitable education recruitment agency
Ideal for a strategic acquirer or individual buyer seeking a turnkey, growth-ready business

Interested parties will be required to sign a nondisclosure agreement (NDA) before further information is provided.

About Ernest Wilson & Co Limited, EW Leeds

The Business Centre, Deanhurst Park, Gelderd Road, Gildersome, Leeds, LS27 7LG

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