About us

Meet the Team

Davina Thorp
Managing Director

Davina founded Blackboard Recruitment in January 2001. She had worked as a secondary chemistry teacher and also previously in recruitment. Having been at a number of different schools as a supply teacher, she felt that she could use her knowledge along with motivation and energy to provide an excellent service for teaching positions and teacher employment.

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Jo Marson
Recruitment Consultant

Jo has previously worked with children for a number of years and has a good understanding of the requirements of teachers and schools. She now deals with all aspects of the recruitment business and has built up a wealth of knowledge and experience in teacher hiring.


Vision Statement
‘A good teacher makes a difference’

Why choose Blackboard Recruitment

Our Values, Knowledge and Expertise

  • We work closely with the local schools and understand their requirements.
  • We get to know our teachers well and advise them from previous experiences.

Understanding

  • As a smaller agency, we listen and provide an understanding ear to help solve your specific recruitment challenges

Enthusiasm

  • We are passionate about helping schools and teachers find the right personnel and have found teacher employment for over 1,200 teachers!

Accommodating

  • We are committed to matching the specific requirements of a teacher in terms of subject, key stage, days, hours, and school location for various teaching positions.

Dependable

  • Schools and teachers can depend on us doing what we say we will – we communicate openly and honestly at all times