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About Tradewind

Substitute teaching specialists - proudly supporting educators and schools for over 20 years

The Tradewind Difference

Tradewind Subs proudly connects dedicated substitute teachers and support staff with schools across California. Whether you’re an educator seeking your next role or a school in need of exceptional staff, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

From early 2025, we’re opening our first U.S. office in Los Angeles, bringing over 20 years of education staffing expertise from the UK and Australia to American schools. Established in London in 2001, Tradewind is the partner of choice for thousands of teachers and schools, delivering quality staffing solutions across the UK. Now, we’re excited to offer the same high standards of service to schools and educators in the United States.

We are more than simply a staffing agency. At Tradewind, we believe that the right match has the power to transform a classroom, a school, and ultimately, student outcomes. Our mission is rooted in a commitment to educational excellence, and our team works tirelessly to support each school, educator, and student we serve.

Because Education Matters.

A word from our CEO

Tradewind Subs may be new to American shores, but I’m very pleased to say we’ve been successfully helping schools staff their classrooms and educators find jobs since 2001, when we first opened our doors in London. 

Los Angeles will be our 20th location worldwide and although we’re very proud of our history to date, it really does feel like this is just the beginning as we bring our service to schools across America; a service that keeps the child in the classroom at the forefront of everything we do - as nothing matters more. 

I have been fortunate to work for Tradewind since 2010 and have seen first-hand the difference a company like this, built on core values of honesty, trust and investing in relationships, can make to the educational landscape. It’s an honour to be the person tasked with bringing our offering to the United States. 

So, whether you're an educator seeking work, or a school seeking a new partner to assist with your substitute staffing needs, I’d like to thank you for stopping by to read this welcome and hope that you give us the opportunity to show you what Tradewind Subs can offer.

Eamonn Molloy, CEO

eamonn@twsubs.com

What people say

Don’t just take our word for it, hear from some of our talented teachers and support staff:
Highly recommend

Tradewind are an incredible agency. They are fast, efficient and have always gone the extra mile. The team are friendly, supportive and very responsive to any requests, worries or queries I may have. I feel at ease and valued which can be difficult to find with some agencies. The positivity and understanding they offer has also helped me feel more confident in beginning a new role. I highly recommend this agency!

Jodie
Substitute Teacher
Professional and understanding

Eamonn has been amazing and made sure that work is consistently available and he has always been professional and understanding of my needs. It's clear that Tradewind have a superb reputation in schools, I would definitely recommend if you are seeking work on a daily rate or long term! 

Keah
Substitute Teacher
Pleasant and helpful!

Great communication and amazing opportunities. The team have found me work that has been suitable on my part time schedule and always call to check in on how my days have been after. Really happy at the agency, I’ve never had any issues or concerns the whole time I’ve worked for them. Every single member of staff is pleasant and helpful!

Amy
Substitute Teacher
Highly recommend

Tradewind are an incredible agency. They are fast, efficient and have always gone the extra mile. The team are friendly, supportive and very responsive to any requests, worries or queries I may have. I feel at ease and valued which can be difficult to find with some agencies. The positivity and understanding they offer has also helped me feel more confident in beginning a new role. I highly recommend this agency!

Jodie
Substitute Teacher
Professional and understanding

Eamonn has been amazing and made sure that work is consistently available and he has always been professional and understanding of my needs. It's clear that Tradewind have a superb reputation in schools, I would definitely recommend if you are seeking work on a daily rate or long term! 

Keah
Substitute Teacher

Popular Education Jobs

No matter what kind of education job you’re searching for, you can rest easy knowing that our expert consultants can help you. We recruit for a wide variety of teaching and support jobs, including these popular positions:

Paraprofessionals
Paraprofessionals
Preschool Teachers
Preschool Teachers
Elementary Teachers
Elementary Teachers
High School Teachers
High School Teachers
Special Education Teachers
Special Education Teachers
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Our Schools

Looking to find staff for your School or College? We work with a range of educational institutions across California, including Special Education schools and Alternative Education programs. Whether you need substitute staff for short-term or long-term assignments, we can help you find the right candidates for:

 

  • Preschools
  • Elementary Schools (Grades K-5)
  • Middle Schools (Grades 6-8)
  • High Schools (Grades 9-12)
  • Special Education Schools

 

Types of placement

If you’re new to working with an education agency, you may not be familiar with the different types of assignments you can choose to work on. Below are a range of assignments that we can help you to secure in schools near you:

Permanent

A direct and permanent placement in a school. This can either begin as a temporary role and transition into a permanent job - or it can just be permanent from the start. If you’re seeking the stability of a permanent position, we will work with you to find the right role for you.

Daily

Typically, schools will need to hire substitute staff on a daily basis for essential cover when sickness strikes or emergencies occur. This can range from covering 1 day or a few days (depending on the precise situation). 


Long-Term

Any assignment longer than 6 weeks is classed as a long-term role. This usually comes about when a school needs to get cover for long-term sickness or parental leave, or if they are considering hiring for a new role and are trialling the position with a view to make it permanent. This is our most popular type of vacancy.

Our Core Values

Our service is so strong because we follow a core set of internal values that underpin every part of our business. Not only do these values dictate the way we work, but also the way we live and interact with our colleagues in the office.

Serve as you wish to be served
Serve as you wish to be served
Our word is our bond
Our word is our bond
Invest in relationships
Invest in relationships
Take personal responsibility
Take personal responsibility

Get in touch

If you’re looking for work, need to hire staff for your school or want to join the team at Tradewind, please get in touch with us. Our helpful team are always happy to hear from you.