Zen Educate

We are an EdTech company that provides a digital platform connecting schools, districts, and trusts with temporary educators across the UK and US. We help schools quickly find high-quality temporary teachers and support staff, including teaching assistants, cover supervisors, invigilators, and school administrators, for both long- and short-term placements. Schools control their staffing process and get transparent pricing.

We also provide educators with tools, support, and training to help them find work and advance their careers.

We were founded in the UK in 2017, expanded to the US in 2022, and are growing in major cities in England and Wales. Our educators have delivered over one million hours of classroom instruction. We have saved schools over £50 million by reducing agency fees, serving over 2,000 schools and supporting over 13,000 educators across the UK.

Our mission is to change how schools and educators connect, making sure every student consistently has access to excellent teaching. We aim to reinvest in education by attracting, supporting, and retaining educators, which helps create stable and inspiring classrooms where children can reach their potential.

Our values are:

• Commit to the mission
• Choose greatness over comfort
• Act like an owner
• Help each other be better
• A culture of trust
• Challenge the status quo
• Embrace learning over perfection

Zen Educate has over 300 employees across the UK (London, Manchester, Bristol, Cardiff, Birmingham, Nottingham, Truro, Liverpool, and Exeter) and in US cities like Minneapolis, Phoenix, and Los Angeles.

The company encourages ambitious, mission-driven individuals to make education fairer. It values collaboration, mutual support, and tackling important challenges. Employees are encouraged to advance their careers in a team that prioritizes purpose, impact, and an inclusive workplace. The work environment promotes clarity, efficiency, and a supportive atmosphere.

We offer a competitive salary, with some roles including uncapped commission and stock options or equity. Employees get 25 days of annual leave plus UK public holidays.

We support professional development with:

• 1-1 coaching
• Clear career frameworks
• Regular training opportunities
• Mentoring
• Dedicated learning time

New hires receive a Mac laptop and necessary tools. We provide health and life insurance, along with access to an electric car scheme and a cycle-to-work scheme.

We host regular team and company socials, including virtual hangouts, team lunches, and off-site events. We also hold twice-yearly Ship-It Days for employees to collaborate on special projects. Yearly pay reviews are part of our compensation package.

Hybrid working options are available. Our central London office has amenities like a gym, showers, a café, and bike parking.