Connecting educators and schools worldwide

PureTeach is built by educators to solve real hiring challenges with clarity, speed, and care
Why PureTeach

Built by an educational leader with experience

Founded by an educational leader who understands schools and the challenges of hiring great teachers.

Designed with real experience in mind
Focused on school needs, not agency quotas
Built for long-term success
Why PureTeach

Our Mission and Philosophy

Driven by purpose, guided by values

Established in 2019, PureTeach connects world-class educators with international schools across the globe.

We focus on building meaningful, long-term partnerships between schools and teachers – grounded in shared values, professional excellence, and mutual growth.

Based in the UK, we support schools and candidates throughout Asia, the Middle East, and beyond – offering guidance, feedback, and care at every step.

Our Values

Guided by trust, respect, and a shared commitment to education – building meaningful relationships that last

Integrity

Acting with honesty and transparency in all we do.

Respect

Listening first and valuing every teacher and school.

Outstanding Service

Going beyond placements to offer ongoing care.

Accountability

Taking ownership and delivering on every promise.

Recent Appointments

See how schools worldwide are finding success with PureTeach
Nanyang
Nanyang October, 2025

David Swanson

Appointed as Head of Secondary at One World International School, Nanyang Campus.

Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia October, 2025

Domika Kawalek

Appointed Primary Years Coordinator at One World International School, Riyadh.

China
China September, 2025

Bob Darwish

Appointed Senior Academic Head – Cluster Schools at Global Schools Foundation.

China
China September, 2025

Janine Bennett

Appointed Head of Early Years at Wellington College International, Shanghai.

Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia August, 2025

Shannon Pipes

Appointed Founding Principal of One World International School, Riyadh.

South Korea
South Korea August, 2025

Tom Ferguson

Appointed Head of School at Dwight International School, Seoul.

Singapore
Singapore August, 2025

Rachel Sweeney

Appointed Board Chair and Head of School at Suntec International Academy.

China
China August, 2025

Michael Ashby

Appointed Assistant Head of Early Years at Wellington College China.

Singapore
Singapore August, 2025

Laura Chen

Appointed Deputy Principal at Horizon International School, Dubai.

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About

Established in early 2019, the focus of PureTeach has been to connect world class and passionate educationalists with our partner schools. We are based in the UK, a good position to reach out to experienced teachers and leaders looking for their next global role. 

Our aim is to provide an all supportive recruitment service, which begins with registering. We aim to give feedback and advice every step of the way. These aims are driven by our philosophy and values.

Philosophy

PureTeach aims to provide outstanding teacher and leadership recruitment, rooted in outstanding teaching.

Our team, our approach and our service is centred on helping clients achieve a lasting legacy benefiting students and communities they serve.

Values

Our values are at the heart of our philosophy.

Integrity

Respect

Outstanding Service

Accountability

Recent International School Leadership Appointments