About Us at LuminEd
Reimagining How Schools and Educators Connect
At LuminEd, we’re transforming the way schools find staff and educators find work. Our mission is to remove the stress, delays, and cost of traditional recruitment by putting simplicity, speed, and trust at the heart of the process.
We believe in creating a fairer, more transparent system—where verified professionals are in control of their careers and schools can connect with the right people instantly. Whether it’s daily cover or long-term support, LuminEd is here to make staffing feel effortless for everyone involved.
The Challenge in Education
44,000+
Qualified teachers left the profession in England in 2022 alone.
1 in 3
New teachers leave within the first five years of qualifying.
Source: National Audit Office, 2021
1 Million+
Children are in classrooms with over 30 pupils in England.
Source: School Cuts, Class Size Report
47%
Shortfall in secondary teacher recruitment for 2023–24 in England.
Why We Started LuminEd
After years of working within education and recruitment, we saw the system wasn’t working—for anyone. Outdated processes, high agency fees, and a lack of transparency left too many schools short-staffed and too many talented educators overlooked.
We created LuminEd to change that. It’s a streamlined, digital-first platform that connects schools directly with verified staff. No recruiters. No inflated costs. Just faster, fairer access to meaningful work.
Our Vision
We’re building a future where educators are in control of their careers—and where schools can find trusted, fully-vetted support in seconds.
Our vision is simple: a more human, transparent, and tech-powered way to connect educators and schools—without the middlemen.
We Can Help
The Education Workforce is Under Pressure—Nationwide
By 2025, nearly 1 in 3 UK teachers are expected to leave the profession. At the same time, student numbers continue to grow, leaving schools stretched and understaffed. The challenge is real—but so is the solution.
At LuminEd, we help schools and nurseries instantly connect with verified teachers, teaching assistants, and early years professionals—so that every child can continue receiving the education they deserve.
Right People. Right Time. Right Here.
We make recruitment simple and stress-free. Schools and nurseries can quickly find the high-quality, DBS-verified staff they need to keep classrooms thriving.
For educators, our platform offers a more flexible, efficient way to find work—no paperwork, no phone calls, just great opportunities tailored to your life.
Serving Schools & Educators Across the UK
Whether you’re a school looking for reliable staff or an educator ready to make a difference, LuminEd is built to support you—wherever you are.
We’re a UK-first platform, designed to meet the needs of local communities while scaling nationwide. From major cities to rural villages, we’re bringing education staffing into the modern age.
The Team Behind the Scenes
Joe Shipton
Co-Founder
Joe has worked as Head of Marketing & Technology for an education recruitment agency and brings deep experience across marketing, technology and the education sector.
