Ribbons & Reeves

Ribbons & Reeves is an education recruitment business founded by two best friends whose partnership began in an East London school and evolved through over a decade of collaborative work in education recruitment. The company specialises in delivering lifetime customer service to schools and education job seekers, with expertise spanning all levels of educators from Head Teachers and Principals to Graduates securing their first role within a school. Ribbons & Reeves provides comprehensive recruitment support including teacher placement, early career teacher (ECT) support, graduate and teacher training opportunities, special educational needs and disability (SEND) recruitment, and leadership positions from heads of department through to senior executive roles.

The recruitment agency focuses exclusively on the education sector, serving primary schools, secondary schools, independent schools, and SEND institutions. Ribbons & Reeves has developed deep sector knowledge and bespoke service capabilities that enable them to match prospective teachers with appropriate school environments. Their consultants provide considerable care and attention to detail throughout the recruitment process, resulting in exceptionally high conversion rates from offer to acceptance for their school partners. The agency's approach combines impressive administration and systems with personalised candidate support and interview preparation.

Ribbons & Reeves operates from their head office in London and maintains a Yorkshire office to serve schools across the United Kingdom. Schools and candidates choose the agency for their professional expertise, responsive communication, and commitment to understanding both organisational needs and individual career aspirations. The team's reputation is built on stress-free processes, quality guidance, and going beyond expectations to ensure successful placements that benefit both educators and educational institutions.