A commitment to service
Capita works directly with schools, nurseries and Local Education Authorities in a variety of ways. In several areas we work in partnership with Local Education Authorities through preferred supplier agreements.
Meeting all of your staffing requirements, we can also provide a bespoke recruitment service to meet the changing needs of schools. This includes:
- Overseas recruitment
- Stand-alone vetting service
- Outplacements
- Recruitment projects for start up schools (multiple vacancies)
- Schools facing challenging circumstances
- Middle/senior management
- CRB Enhanced Disclosure checks undertaken by Capita
The largest network of supply staff in the UK
As candidates are available for same day cover, short & long-term, part-time and even permanent positions, we can offer a flexible solution to all your staffing needs.
We understand the skills and experience schools require for temporary and permanent cover and aim to provide teachers and support staff who can fulfil these needs effectively - even at short notice. Every Capita teacher is inducted on how to meet the challenges of supply teaching and so arrives well prepared. Arriving promptly, they will deliver appropriate lessons to the pupils in their care, with the flexibility to adapt to the needs of your school environment.
One call solves it all
We know how stressful it is to discover first thing in the morning that youneed emergency cover and that’s why our offices are fully staffed by 7.15am. We are committed to providing suitably experienced teachers, nursery nurses, teaching assistants and school support staff who will best meet your requirements within one hour of your call.
One Freephone call is all it takes to solve any staffing problem you may have. Requests can be made at any time; our offices are open until 5.30pm, after which requests for staff can be left with our booking service. The request will be collected and processed at 7.15am the following morning.
The Recruitment process
Capita Education Resourcing aims to ensure the well being of all children and staff. Before our candidates are deployed on any assignment they have already completed a rigorous vetting process, which is summarised as:
- Face-to-face, professional interview
- ID check
- Qualification check
- CRB Enhanced Disclosure check
- List 99 check
- Health check
- Reference check
- Permission to Work
Training and Support
We strive to ensure the highest professional standards of teaching and learning wherever cover is needed. Behind every Capita teacher is a support infrastructure designed to help each one perform professionally and confidently. We provide in-service training, curriculum support and resource information as an integral part of our teacher support programme, along with pastoral support and counselling.
At Capita we are also committed to ensuring that all candidates have access to appropriate Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities. The effectiveness of all candidates is enhanced by knowledge building, training and mentoring, supported by professional resources and materials. Candidates are informed regularly about CPD seminars and are encouraged to attend. They can all access the resource libraries in their local branch where topical and relevant material is available, together with web access and other support resources.
Quality Assurance
Capita Education Resourcing is a Quality Mark company and works hard to maintain the standards set by this quality audit. Our first priority is to ensure that the necessary checks are carried out before any applicant is accepted on to our register.
The Quality Mark confirms that we have met the strict expectations set out by the DCSF for vetting both UK and Overseas supply staff. This ensures that before any candidate is deployed to your school Capita has carefully checked their personal background, referenced their teaching experience and made sure that they have the right knowledge, skills and attitude for supply work. The Quality Mark sets Capita apart from other agencies and highlights the care taken to find the right candidate for you.
