Dovetail & Slate's Sector Expertise
Explore our extensive expertise across the education sector.
Our Expertise
Dovetail & Slate specialises in providing top-tier services across various educational sectors, ensuring quality and excellence in every project.
Every sector we recruit for
Twelve specialisms, each with its own team, its own compliance and its own market. Pick the one you are hiring in.
Primary & Secondary Education
From nurturing Early Years teachers to inspiring subject specialists, we connect schools with educators who bring warmth, passion and resilience into every classroom.
See primary & secondary educationFurther & Higher Education
With 65+ specialist consultants, we provide lecturers, assessors and support staff across the whole learning spectrum, from vocational trades to BTECs and Functional Skills.
See further & higher educationSEN & Student Support
Behind every thriving student is a brilliant support team. Our specialist recruiters understand SEN—from emergency LSA cover to long-term SENCO appointments.
See sen & student supportPrison Education
We place purpose-driven educators in secure roles across the UK's prison estate—supporting you through clearance and beyond.
See prison educationIndependent Schools
We connect independent schools with teachers, leaders and support staff who balance heritage with innovation—people who fit your culture and start strong in week one.
See independent schoolsExecutive Search
From interim managers who steady the ship to permanent appointments who shape the future, we find transformational leaders who drive real impact across education and public services.
See executive searchHealthcare & NHS
We connect NHS trusts and healthcare providers with exceptional professionals—from clinical staff and allied health practitioners to healthcare support workers and service leaders.
See healthcare & nhsLocal Government
We partner with councils across the UK to provide frontline support staff, service specialists and senior leaders who care about communities and deliver real impact.
See local governmentNational Government
From policy teams to defence specialists and digital transformation leaders, we recruit across the full spectrum of central government functions, vetted, cleared and ready.
See national governmentGovernment Projects
We connect major programmes with specialists who deliver transformation at pace, from digital service redesign to infrastructure delivery and organisational change.
See government projectsHousing & Social Care
We connect housing associations and social housing providers with professionals who build stronger communities—from housing officers to tenancy support and development teams.
See housing & social careCharity & Third Sector
We connect charities, non-profits and social enterprises with passionate professionals who share your mission—from fundraising teams to frontline services and senior leadership.
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