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Transform International

About us

Connecting exceptional talent with outstanding schools

With over 50 years of combined expertise, Transform International Recruitment is a trusted leader in education recruitment.

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Who we are

We blend deep industry knowledge with innovative search techniques to make sure every candidate we recommend is of the highest calibre: professionally, culturally and personally.

Our services span teacher recruitment, SEND staffing, senior leadership appointments and bespoke placement solutions, with a strong presence across the MENA region and beyond. With a database of over 30,000 qualified professionals from the GCC, UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the wider Middle East, we deliver quality at scale.

Every candidate goes through our rigorous, UK-compliant safer recruitment process, including in-depth vetting and reference checks, so you can trust that they are not only safe but the right fit for your school's unique context and culture.

Our values are clear: transparency, simplicity and integrity. We believe in straight talking, streamlined processes and authentic partnerships. These principles guide every interaction, so we deliver not only exceptional results, but meaningful, lasting change.

Join us in building a brighter, bolder future for education.

Marc Ashford, CEO and founder of Transform Recruitment

“We are a values-led company. Everyone who works for Transform shares the same core values: transparency, integrity and simplicity.”

This starts from the moment you first make contact with us, right the way through until after the process is complete.

Marc Ashford

CEO and founder, Transform Recruitment

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Across the MENA region

We place teachers and leaders in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Egypt and Iraq.