About Manaba
Your trusted partner in education recruitment with over 20 years experience
Our Story
Manaba was founded with a simple mission: to transform education recruitment by combining personal service with innovative technology.
We saw that schools needed more than just a staffing agency - they needed a partner who understood their unique challenges and could provide reliable, quality educators who would make a real difference.
Today, we're proud to work with over 500 schools across Hampshire and have helped hundreds of educators find rewarding roles where they can truly make an impact.
Hampshire based and proud of it, we bring together decades of recruitment expertise with cutting-edge technology to deliver a service that truly makes a difference.
Our Mission
“To connect passionate educators with schools and nurseries where they can make a lasting difference, while providing schools with the quality staff they need to deliver exceptional education.”
Our Values
The principles that guide everything we do
Integrity
We believe in honest, transparent relationships with both schools and educators
Excellence
We maintain the highest standards in everything we do
Community
We're invested in Hampshire's educational community and its success
Innovation
We continuously improve our services to meet evolving needs
Meet Our Team
The people dedicated to your success
Emma Collins
Founder & Director
With over 20 years in education recruitment, Emma's passion for matching the right people with the right schools drives everything we do at Manaba.
Matthew Collins
Co-Founder & Technology Director
Matthew brings 15+ years of software development expertise, creating innovative solutions like our industry-leading app to streamline recruitment.
Our Consultant Team
Your Dedicated Support
Our experienced consultants know Hampshire's education landscape inside out, providing personalised support every step of the way.
Compliance & Admin Team
Behind the Scenes Excellence
Our dedicated team ensures smooth operations, from safeguarding compliance to payroll, so you can focus on what matters most.
Our Commitment to You
Whether you're a school looking for staff or an educator seeking your next role, we promise to provide:
Quality First
Thoroughly vetted, qualified professionals every time
Fast Response
Quick turnaround on all requests and enquiries
Personal Service
Dedicated consultants who know you by name
Ready to Work With Us?
Join the Manaba family and experience recruitment done differently