Great Education Starts with Great Leadership

Trusted by schools, MATs, and education leaders to deliver people-first talent that drives results, improves inclusion, and strengthens leadership at every level.

Futures Education provides tailored recruitment and delivery solutions that improve outcomes across mainstream, non-mainstream, and special education settings. From teaching to trust-wide leadership, our people-first approach supports the full school ecosystem.

Whether it’s interim support during leadership transitions, permanent placements that embed cultural fit, or specialist SEND professionals – our work fuels real school improvement, inclusion, and continuity.

We partner with primary and secondary schools, Multi-Academy Trusts, and specialist settings across the UK, placing people who understand that every lesson, every leader, and every learner matters.

We’ve helped trusts transform leadership teams, supported over 100 schools through SEND improvement, and filled key roles with speed and empathy.

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Education

Interim SENCO

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Interim Headteacher

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Interim Headteacher

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Sector-Specific Expertise

Many of our consultants have worked in education themselves. We speak the language of schools and trusts.

Built for Education

Our structure mirrors the school system - Primary, Secondary, and Special - so our service is precise and relevant.

Full-Ecosystem Support

From classroom to C-suite, we support every layer of school improvement.

Real Outcomes, Not Just CVs

We prioritise cultural fit, continuity, and capability - so every placement contributes to long-term improvement, not just short-term cover.

Fast, Flexible, Proven

From interim Heads to SEND inclusion leads, we deliver at pace - without compromising on quality.

The Pressures Schools Face - and How We Help

  • Recruiting and retaining impactful school and trust leaders
  • Urgent interim support for Headteachers, SENCOs, DSLs
  • Capacity gaps in SEND, inclusion, and learner engagement
  • Budget constraints demanding smarter staffing strategies
  • Complexities of centralised MAT functions and multi-site logistics
  • Finding the right cultural fit for long-term outcomes

"They're not just recruiters - they're part of our improvement strategy."

Director of Education, Regional MAT

"We needed specialist SEND cover and got someone who transformed our provision."

SENCO, Special School

"We were facing a leadership vacuum mid-term. Futures placed an interim Head within 72 hours - seamless, stabilising, and effective."

Chair of Governors, Primary School

    Real Impact in Education

    We deliver transformation, not just placements. Explore examples of the change we’ve helped create.

    Our Experts

    Our sector specialists bring real insight, trusted delivery, and people-first solutions to every challenge.

    Craig Farnsworth

    Head of Education

    I look after our Education team who work closely with Schools, Academy Trusts and Independent SEN Groups and specialise in providing interim and permanent specialists into senior roles. I have worked at Futures for over 13 years, having previously worked as a Secondary Teacher for eight years.

    Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, while enjoying playing tennis, darts and football, while generally keeping fit.

    Kerry Little

    Recruitment Consultant

    I’m a Specialist Consultant working across the education sector, with a focus on leadership and SEND roles in both mainstream and specialist settings. Passionate about connecting the right people with the right environments, I work closely with schools to find experienced professionals who can make a meaningful impact.

    Outside of work, I enjoy crafting and painting decorative concrete figures. At home, I relax with my cat and rabbit, Dali and Juniper, and find inspiration for my next creative piece.

    Tamika Rokita

    Compliance Lead

    As Compliance Lead, I oversee all aspects of compliance, onboarding, and vetting, ensuring every candidate experience is seamless, thorough, and fully in line with safe recruitment practices and government policies. My role is central to safeguarding the quality and trust that Futures Public Safety is built upon, with a strong focus on candidate care throughout the process.

    Driven by a clear vision to better enable Public Safety and tackle the recurring challenges of private sector delivery in this space, I ensure that compliance is not just a function, but a cornerstone of our trusted service pillars. My work supports the delivery of sustainable, cost-effective, and high-impact outcomes across local, regional, and national levels.

    Outside of work, I’m a proud parent of two children and enjoy travelling, keeping active at the gym, and making the most of new experiences whenever I can.

    Sophie Thompson

    Payroll and Finance Lead

    As Payroll and Finance Lead, I oversee the overall financial and payroll operations, ensuring every transaction is accurate, timely, and aligned with public sector standards. My role is central to maintaining the financial integrity and operational trust that the Public Safety is built upon, with a strong focus on employee experience and accountability throughout.

    Driven by a clear vision to better enable Public Safety and address the recurring challenges of private sector delivery in this space, I ensure that finance is not just a support function, but a strategic pillar of our trusted service.

    In my spare time, I enjoy working out, trying new food and a little bit of retail therapy here and there.

    We’re Futures – a people-first, solutions-driven partner across the UK’s public and. private sectors.

    Our Education sector brings deep sector knowledge, empathy, and urgency to school recruitment. From Early Years to Executive Trust Leadership, we’re your go-to for Educational Transformation through people.

    With Futures, you get the focus of a specialist – backed by the reach, rigour, and resilience of a trusted national brand.

    Education is built on people!

    Let’s find the ones who’ll drive your forward.

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    0113 205 0120

    info@futures.co.uk

    19 New Street, Leeds, LS18 4BH

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    0113 205 0120

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    19 New Street, Leeds, LS18 4BH

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