Schools Working Together. Better Value. Better Quality. Better for Education.
Across the West Midlands, something exciting is happening in school supply staffing, teacher recruitment and education support.
Schools are increasingly recognising that the traditional commercial supply agency model simply is not delivering the best outcomes. Rising costs, inconsistent quality and significant agency profits have left many leaders asking whether there is a better, more ethical way to secure reliable supply teachers, teaching assistants and specialist support staff.
The answer is yes.
Schools Mutual Services is proud to be working alongside The Education Exchange West Midlands, Summit Learning Trust, Robin Hood Multi Academy Trust, Dudley Academies Trust, Washwood Heath Multi Academy Trust and Invictus Education Trust to build an ethical, sustainable supply staffing solution for schools across the region.
Owned by Schools. Managed by Schools. Built for West Midlands Schools.
Unlike commercial recruitment agencies, Schools Mutual Services is the UK’s only not-for-profit supply agency dedicated exclusively to education.
Everything we do starts with one simple question:
“What’s best for schools, colleagues and young people?”
Because we’re owned and managed by schools, every decision is made with education – not shareholder profit – in mind.
Better Value for Schools
From September 2026, schools will be expected to procure supply staffing through the new Government Commercial Agreement (GCA) Framework.
While the framework introduces welcome transparency, many schools are surprised to discover that some providers are still charging substantial margins.
Schools Mutual Services is different.
Our charge rates are up to 50% lower than the published capped rates within the new mandated GCA Framework, helping schools retain more of their budgets where they belong – in classrooms.
Better Pay for Supply Colleagues
The difference doesn’t disappear into company profits.
Instead, we’re able to invest more into the people who make education happen every day.
That means:
- Higher rates of pay
- Fair and transparent pricing
- Ethical employment
- Long-term relationships with schools
- A genuine commitment to your wellbeing
It’s a better deal for everyone.
Join the West Midlands Ethical Supply Staffing Movement
Whether you are an experienced teacher, teaching assistant, cover supervisor, SEND professional or education support colleague, now is the perfect time to become part of a fairer supply staffing network across Birmingham, Solihull, Dudley and the wider West Midlands.
If you’re currently working through another agency, we’d love to show you how much more rewarding supply can be.
Get paid more. Help schools spend less. Support children who deserve the very best.
Register with Schools Mutual Services today to join a trusted, ethical supply agency for West Midlands schools and help us build something better for education.
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