If you’re not sure where to start when it comes to taking your next step in teaching, you’re not alone.
Recruitment experts are a useful resource at your disposal, bridging the gap between you and a school, and helping you take the next steps towards a new role.
There are many misconceptions about recruitment – and we’ll show you just how easy and productive securing your next role through Eteach’s recruitment team could be.
Myth-busting recruitment
Myth: Recruiters don’t understand the schools or roles they’re helping to fill.
Fact: Our team have ex-teachers within their ranks, so they know exactly what it’s like to be in your shoes as well as the hassle of applying directly.
Myth: Recruiters have no impact on the hiring process.
Fact: Conversely, many of our experts have strong and long-lasting relationships forged with schools, and it can be that industry expertise that makes the difference with a successful hire.
Myth: Recruiters only care about filling the roles.
Fact: From the minute our recruiters receive a vacancy from a school or a call from a candidate, they must discern your best interests, highlight your skills and experience efficiently, and facilitate interviews before securing you a role. They do all of this before taking any kind of fee! Considering that, on average, people move jobs every 3 years, it’s in everyone’s interest to maintain a genuine, long-lasting candidate relationship with you at the forefront.
Why sign up with a recruiter?
- We have specialist knowledge of the sector, with decades of experience between the team
- We make it simple for you – no more convoluted application forms. Just send us over your CV, and after a brief phone call, we can start our search with you in mind!
- We have direct contact and conversations with key school figures – you won’t have to wonder if your application will be seen by an actual human!
The process: how simple is signing up?
Step 1: You’ll make an initial enquiry with our team – either by contact form online or phone call.
Step 2: Our recruitment team will conduct a brief call with you to note down your details and start building your profile - considering your role and location preferences, your skillset, experience, and desired pay.
Step 3: You send over an up-to-date CV and provide 2 points of reference for us to contact.
Step 4: If you’re registering for supply work, ID, your DBS and other documents will need to be sent electronically to complete registration.
Step 5: Our recruiters will then get in touch with our client schools to highlight your profile and expertise in direct conversations, passing on any open and suitable roles to you, and keeping you updated throughout.
Step 6: Once you’ve been passed some roles you like the look of, we put your CV forward for the role, and will keep you in the loop with regards to any further developments such as interview requests.
Step 7: Our recruitment expertise will arm you with the best way to approach any interviews, ensuring you’re maximising your chances of success. If you are successful – congratulations! You’ll have bagged your new role. Our team’s support doesn’t stop there – we’ll check in with you if you have any concerns, worries, or just want to let us know how it’s going!
It really can be as simple as that.
Don’t just take our word for it – join thousands of other teachers and find out how easy it is to secure your next role with Eteach.
About the author
Ruby Collings
Ruby studied English Literature at the University of Brighton, having been an avid reader and writer for all of her life. With her passion for everything creative, she now works for Eteach as a Digital Marketing Executive, using her skills to deliver informative and relevant content.
