For schools, July marks the winding down of the academic year. For teachers and support staff, it often means time off, travel, or simply stepping away from work for a while. For recruitment agencies, though, the summer break brings a unique challenge: keeping candidates engaged when they’re not actively working. Candidate drop-off during July and […]
For schools, the summer term isn’t just about wrapping up the academic year — it’s about preparing for the next one. September always brings change: new pupils, new timetables, and, often, new staff. For school leaders, ensuring the right people are in place before term starts can make the difference between a smooth transition and […]
Education recruitment has always been fast-paced. Schools call at 7am needing cover by 8am, compliance needs to be watertight, and payroll has to run smoothly every week. For years, agencies have managed with spreadsheets, phone calls, and sheer determination. But in 2025, that approach isn’t enough. Competition has grown, schools expect more, and candidates want […]
If there’s one thing every recruiter has heard from a school, it’s this: “We didn’t see that absence coming.” Education is unpredictable. Teachers get sick, staff move on, or extra support is needed with little warning. But while schools may not always know what’s around the corner, recruitment agencies that can forecast demand put themselves […]
In education recruitment, finding the right teachers and support staff is only half the battle. The real challenge? Keeping them. Schools want consistency. They value agencies who can provide reliable candidates term after term. But with high turnover rates, growing competition, and increasing pressure on educators, retention has become one of the toughest hurdles for […]
Recruitment in education has always been a balancing act. Agencies juggle candidate pipelines, last-minute school requests, compliance checks, and payroll — all while trying to build relationships and grow their business. But too often, valuable recruiter time is swallowed up by one thing: admin. It might not grab headlines, but the reality is this: every […]
For many schools, recruitment agencies are a lifeline. They step in when staff are absent, when vacancies drag on, or when support is needed at short notice. But not every agency is treated equally. Some are seen as one-off suppliers — used only when absolutely necessary — while others become trusted partners that schools return […]
As the summer term begins, schools across the UK brace themselves for one of the busiest periods in the academic year. Exams, transitions, staff changes, and end-of-year planning all collide into a few short weeks. For leaders, this often means longer hours, higher stress, and — inevitably — unexpected gaps in staffing. Recruitment agencies have […]
When a school books a teacher through an agency, they’re not just trusting that person to cover a class — they’re trusting that every box has been ticked to ensure that candidate is safe, qualified, and ready to teach. That’s why compliance in education recruitment is not a “nice-to-have.” It’s the foundation of the entire […]
In the world of education, every term brings its own staffing challenges. Schools across the UK are under pressure to deliver the best outcomes for pupils, but that becomes difficult when teachers are absent, vacancies go unfilled, or support staff move on unexpectedly. That’s where education recruitment agencies step in — and why schools continue […]
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