Half-term should never come as a surprise — yet it often does. Demand patterns shift: some schools reduce cover needs, others suddenly need additional staff, and candidates themselves may be less predictable as they take time off or increase availability. For agencies, this creates a balancing act that can easily spiral into last-minute chaos. Preparation […]
Introduction Recruiters are at their best when they’re speaking to candidates, building school relationships, and closing placements. Yet too often, their day is consumed by tasks that have little to do with recruitment. Chasing compliance documents, entering timesheets, updating spreadsheets — this “hidden admin” saps energy and reduces output. Productivity in recruitment isn’t about working […]
Introduction Recruitment doesn’t end when a contract does. In fact, the period between placements is where loyalty is either cemented or lost. For teachers and support staff, these gaps can feel uncertain: no guarantee of income, no visibility of when the next role will arrive, and often, little contact from their agency. For recruiters, this […]
Introduction Every school term brings new challenges for education recruiters. The pace of change in staffing needs is relentless, and agencies often find themselves juggling competing priorities: urgent cover requests, candidate turnover, compliance demands, and the ever-present weight of administration. What separates successful agencies from those that struggle is not whether these challenges exist — […]
Timesheets may seem like admin, but they touch every corner of recruitment: payroll, candidate satisfaction, and school billing. When timesheets go wrong, everyone feels it. Candidates aren’t paid, schools dispute invoices, and recruiters are left firefighting. The Cost of Manual Timesheets Errors, delays, and lost paperwork are common in agencies that still rely on manual […]
In education recruitment, compliance isn’t just a one-time event — it’s an ongoing responsibility. DBS checks, safeguarding certificates, and Right-to-Work documents all come with expiry dates. Missing just one can lead to cancelled placements and damaged trust. The Hidden Risk of Lapsed Compliance Imagine placing a teacher, only to discover mid-term that their DBS check […]
Recruitment is fast-paced, but nothing is more frustrating than wasted journeys. A candidate who fails to attend an interview, a last-minute cancellation from a school, or a miscommunication about booking details costs everyone time and money. In education recruitment, these moments aren’t just inconveniences — they directly impact trust. Why Wasted Journeys Happen They often […]
Introduction Recruitment has long been driven by instinct, relationships, and quick decisions. While these will always matter, the agencies leading the market today are the ones that combine human expertise with data-driven insights. In a world where schools expect fast, reliable service and candidates want a smooth experience, ignoring analytics isn’t just a missed opportunity […]
Introduction When agencies think about standing out, they often focus on what schools want. But there’s another audience that can make or break success: candidates. Teachers and support staff are the lifeblood of every agency, and in a competitive market, their experience determines whether they stay loyal — or move to a competitor. Candidate experience […]
Schools don’t just want fast placements — they want an agency they can trust long-term. Strong partnerships are built on reliability, communication, and consistent delivery. Here’s what matters most to schools when choosing their recruitment partner: Consistency of supply – Agencies that can provide reliable cover every time quickly become a school’s first call. Clear […]
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