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How to Find the Right Teaching Opportunity for Your Career

Finding your next teaching role is about more than simply applying for available vacancies. The right opportunity should match your experience, skills, career goals, and the type of school environment where you can do your best work. Wheth

Finding the Right Teaching Staff Starts with the Right Support

Every school has different staffing needs. From finding qualified teachers to arranging support for SEN pupils, having the right people in place can make a real difference to the day-to-day running of a school. A school staffing agency can

September 2026: What the New Supply Staffing Changes Mean for Schools

New requirements for academy trusts buying supply staff through agencies apply from September 2026. Under the new Government Commercial Agency framework, academy trusts must use the framework when buying supply staff through an agency from

Is It Time for a New Teaching Role? 5 Signs You Should Start Looking

Sometimes, you know it is time for a change before you start looking for a new teaching job. You may want more career opportunities, a better work-life balance, or simply a role that is a better match for your experience and goals. Here a

What Should Schools Look for in a London Supply Teaching Agency?

Finding the right supply teaching agency can make a difference when a school needs reliable teaching staff. But with different agencies available across London, schools need to know what to look for before choosing one. A good London suppl

What Happens When a Teacher is Absent at Short Notice?

A teacher being absent can create an immediate challenge for a school. The classroom still needs to run, pupils still need to learn, and existing staff may already have full schedules. Finding suitable cover quickly can become difficult, p

New Supply Teacher Rules in 2026: What Schools Need to Know

The way schools work with supply teaching agencies is changing in 2026. New government arrangements aim to make education recruitment more transparent, consistent and cost-effective. For schools that regularly use supply teachers, understa

UK Teacher Recruitment in 2026: What the Changing Staffing Landscape Means for Schools

The UK education staffing landscape is changing. While teacher recruitment and retention have shown signs of improvement, schools continue to face challenges in finding teachers for certain subjects and roles. For schools, this means havin

Why Timely School Placements Matter for Every Child

Every child deserves the opportunity to learn in a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment. When children receive timely school placements, they benefit academically, socially, and emotionally. However, delays in finding suitable school

School Recruitment Services: Helping Schools Find Qualified Teachers

Finding the right teachers and support staff can be challenging, especially when schools need to fill vacancies quickly. Professional school recruitment services help schools connect with qualified education professionals for both supply an

Why Work with a Supply Teaching Agency in London?

Schools across London regularly need qualified teachers to cover staff absences, long-term leave, and increasing classroom demand. A supply teaching agency in London helps schools find experienced teachers quickly while offering flexible jo

Teaching Recruitment Agency: How Schools Can Hire the Right Teachers Faster in 2026

Finding qualified teachers has become increasingly challenging for many schools across the UK. Whether it's filling a last-minute vacancy or recruiting for a permanent position, working with a teaching recruitment agency can help schools sa

Why Schools Struggle to Find the Right Teachers and How to Fix It

Finding the right teachers has become one of the biggest challenges for schools across the UK. From long hiring delays to a shortage of qualified applicants, many schools are struggling to keep classrooms fully staffed. But what exactly cau

The Poorest Children are Missing More School

According to analysis by the EPI (Education Policy Institute) which looked at the pupil performance across the board after the Covid pandemic; children from the lowest income families are now up to 19 months behind their peers by the time t

Private School Fees from 1st Jan 2025

Many private school parents will be aware of this, but from January 1st, all private schools will have 20% VAT added to their fees. The plan from the government is to use the VAT money to recruit more teachers for state schools in England.

University Strike Action

Over 1,000 people are voting to take industrial action at Newcastle University in an attempt to plug a £35m shortfall. According to a previous voting ballot at the university, 76.6% of members were in favour of industrial action. The

A Young Student Left Without Education for Over a Year

Editor's Note (July 2026): This article was originally published in January 2025 and discusses a specific case reported at that time. While the original content has been retained for reference, we have also published an updated article expl

Free Childcare - Important to Know for Parents

Extra help with childcare costs in England is being rolled out in stages for working parents. The help you receive depends on the age of your child, and whether you are working, or receiving certain benefits. Working parents can alrea

Absences in Schools on the Rise

England’s school’s regulator, Ofsted, has stated that there is an ‘alarming’ level of children missing school with around 158,000 children missing at least half of their classes in the Spring and Autumn terms in 2024

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