Welcome to humly

The next generation of supply education

Our vision is for every school and nursery to have seamless access to quality staff by empowering educators with total control in their hands.

The Challenge 

Education Recruitment sector is at a crisis

70k

Teachers are absent every day in the UK

33%

Increase in pupil class size over the last decade

graph showing one third

One-third of all newly qualified teachers leave the profession within the first five years

+1,000,000

Children were in classrooms with more than 30 students

84% of nurseries report difficulties in recruiting staff

84% of nurseries report difficulties in recruiting staff

30%

Of Primary & Secondary school teacher recruitment targets fell short in 22/23

We can help

There is a global shortage of educators.

A local one, too

The world needs 44 million new teachers by 2030. And the UK is missing recruitment marks by +50% while teachers are leaving education in greater numbers year after year. But we can help.

We give schools and nurseries instant access to the best teachers and nursery nurses and ensure children always have access to a great education.

The Humly Way of supply

We connect schools & nurseries with the right talent, exactly when they need it

We simplify the process for everyone. Schools and nurseries get seamless access to high-quality educators, keeping their classrooms running smoothly.

Educators enjoy an easier way to find and book supply work that fits their schedule. 

Humlys marketplace brings schools and nurseries with local quality educators

Join Our Growing Community

Throughout the UK, and local to you

Whether you’re an educator looking to make an impact or a school in need of exceptional staff, we’re local to you and ready to support your journey.

With offices spanning the Northeast, Northwest, Midlands, and South, we’re always within reach.

Ready to make a difference?

Map over were Humly is located in the UK

Strength in Numbers

We’ve come a long way since 2015. And we’re only getting started.

Employees

OFFICES

Countries

Educators

Schools & Nurseries

Bookings so far

Meet us

Hello! We’re Humly 👋

Humly Employee Lauren Bridge

Lauren Bridge

Talent Specialist  |  Midlands

At Humly, Lauren plays a crucial role in shaping the brand experience for our educators.

As our dedicated Talent Specialist, Lauren not only excels in recruiting and onboarding top-tier educators but also empowers her colleagues to do the same with expertise and efficiency.

Humly Employee Pip Naseby

Pip Naseby

Operations Specialist  |  North East

Pip is the driving force behind our matching process at Humly. As our Operations Specialist her expertise ensures that every role is filled with the right educator.

Pip plays a pivotal role in ensuring the success and satisfaction of both our clients and educators.

Humly Employee Maddie Barnsly

Maddie Barnsly

Business Developer  |  South

Maddie brings a wealth of experience to Humly as a senior business developer. With over 15 years in Education Recruitment, she plays a pivotal role in driving business growth.

Maddie is responsible for bringing on new clients and managing the expansion of existing relationships, making her a key player in our business development efforts.

Ready to make an impact? Join our team!

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