As the school year comes to an end, it is often assumed that education recruitment slows down. However, it is quite opposite! The summer break is a busy time for education recruitment, as schools are planning for September, so it is important to let your agency know your preferences early, so the can ensure they secure you the best opportunity, giving you peace of mind and plenty of time to prepare.
Schools are recruiting for September
Schools begin analysing and planning the staffing schedule well before the new academic year starts, making July one of the most important months for recruitment. Although the summer holidays are approaching, school leaders are reviewing vacancies, confirming budgets and recruiting for September to ensure they have the best suited candidates prepared for the new school year. Many of the highly sought after jobs are filled quicky, making early application vital to ensure you get the position you want.
By registering with a recruitment agency early, you’ll have access to a wider range of September roles before they are filled. It also gives your consultant more time to understand your preferences, experience and career goals which will allow them to match you with schools in which you would thrive in. Whether you’re an experienced teacher, an ECT or looking for a support staff role, getting ahead of the application process in July puts you in the best position for the upcoming academic year.
You’ll have more choice
Applying as early as possible is one of the most crucial and beneficial things you can do for yourself, applying as early as possible will ensure that the field of options available to you is wider, applying early will be doing yourself a favour as you’ll be beating the August rush of applicants and will provide you with the positions that suit you the best. Having a wider range of opportunities will also mean that you’re more likely to find a role that suits you perfectly.
Beat the September rush
Having a consultant to help you as you apply for jobs will be helpful as they will guide you through the required documents that you need, such as your DBS and right to work. A consultant will also make the overall placement process easier as once your ok to work, they will provide you with schools and placements that suit you. So it is important to plan ahead of time and book a consultant meeting in July to avoid the rush that happen in August.
Get ready before the holidays end
The best way to ensure that you are prepared for your applications and processing is to make sure you have a rough idea of what your preferences for work are. Preparing all necessary documents beforehand is also a key thing to do as you will be required to provide all documents that you have been asked for. Documents including your right to work, passport and CV, preparing all of these items beforehand will speed up the process of acceptance as if you aren’t fully prepared and are missing a document, you will be withheld until you can provide said document.
When writing your CV, to attract the best options and availabilities you should include a list of your related skills, any previous working and you should have references on standby if asked for them. Having all of this on your CV will help your cause when being selected for full time teaching job and will help you get placed in the best fitted school for you.
No matter what position you want under the school workforce, we will be right here to help and support you through your journey. If your ready to take the next step, we urge you to apply today! Browse our latest vacancies, find a role that matches your skills and ambitions, and let us be right behind you as you take the next steps.
