About Us

Synarbor – Every person matters

Synarbor is a leading provider of human capital to the Education and Social Work sectors and is dedicated to the provision of innovative life long learning and procurement solutions.

Synarbor has grown through a program of strategic acquisitions and operates six highly successful and wholly owned companies each with an established position in its market.

Using the company's inherent synergies Synarbor has enhanced its position through the amalgamation of its education and social work divisions. This enables cross-divisional communication and creates a unique market position as the only resource and support services provider that truly reflects the Government's commitment to combining the provision of education and social care services.

Education

Supply Desk

Supply Desk was established in February 2000 and was acquired by Synarbor in October 2002. Supply Desk deals with day-to-day, long-term and permanent recruitment in the education marketplace, supplying qualified teachers to schools and nurseries. Supply Desk is one of the top five educational staffing suppliers.

www.thesupplydesk.co.uk

Kellis

Kellis are specialists in the creation of bespoke managed schemes and recruitment solutions to both public and private sectors. The Kellis Group were acquired in September 2005, strengthening the Company's presence in the lucrative London and South East region. Overseas teachers are recruited from Australia, South Africa and Canada.

www.kellis.com

TeachLondon

A London based supplier of permanent and temporary teaching staff to primary and secondary schools. The company was founded in 1999 and acquired by Synarbor in 2004.

www.teachlondon.com

LEA Direct

LEA Direct is a managed service provider, delivering customised solutions to meet the specific needs of LEAs. It provides Continuous Professional Development programmes, contract management, recruitment and retention strategies and resource management.

www.leadirect.co.uk

Social Work

Action First

Action First operates from premises in central London, and supplies qualified social workers to the public sector throughout the South of England. Action First was established in 1984 and was acquired in 2004.

www.actionfirstplc.co.uk

Academy Social Care

Academy Social Care provides social workers to local authorities and is a major player in the North of England. Incorporated in 2002, Academy was acquired by Synarbor in 2004. Between Academy and Action First, Synarbor offers a truly national recruitment service.

www.academypeople.com