For Schools & Trusts

Getting started is simple. Whether you need day-to-day supply cover, a long-term appointment or support with permanent recruitment, simply get in touch with our team.

We'll take the time to understand your school's or trust's requirements, discuss the type of support you're looking for and recommend the most appropriate solution. From there, your dedicated consultant will manage the entire recruitment process, keeping you informed every step of the way.

Our regional teams work proactively to build high-quality pools of teachers and support staff, allowing us to respond quickly when schools need us most.

Many requests can be fulfilled on the same day, while planned absences and longer-term vacancies allow us to identify the best possible match for your school. Our priority is always quality, reliability and finding people who will make a positive impact from day one.

Schools Mutual Services supports schools and trusts across multiple regions of England through our growing network of regional hubs, including:

• North East
• North West
• West Midlands
• South East

Our regional teams understand the local education landscape while benefiting from the strength and resources of a national organisation. As we continue to grow, we remain committed to delivering local relationships with national capability.

As the UK's only not-for-profit supply agency dedicated to education, our focus is on delivering exceptional value rather than maximising profit.

Because we reinvest our surplus back into education rather than distributing profits to shareholders, schools and trusts benefit from highly competitive rates, transparent pricing and outstanding service. Independent comparisons have shown that our charge rates can be significantly lower than many commercial agencies, helping schools achieve better value while maintaining high-quality staffing.

Absolutely.

Every candidate supplied by Schools Mutual Services completes a comprehensive compliance process before they are introduced to schools. This includes safeguarding and safer recruitment checks carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) guidance and current legislation.

Our compliance process includes:

• Enhanced DBS checks
• Right to Work verification
• Identity checks
• Qualification verification
• Professional references
• Employment history checks
• Overseas checks where applicable
• Ongoing safeguarding monitoring

As an APSCo Compliance+ Accredited organisation, schools can be confident that compliance, safeguarding and quality sit at the heart of everything we do.

Yes.

Alongside flexible supply cover, Schools Mutual Services works with schools and Multi-Academy Trusts to recruit permanent teachers, leaders and support staff.

We take a consultative approach, investing time to understand your school, culture and long-term workforce needs before identifying candidates who are the right fit. Whether you're recruiting a Teaching Assistant, Classroom Teacher, SEND specialist or senior leader, our experienced team is here to support you throughout the recruitment journey.

Our goal is to help schools build stable, high-performing teams while delivering excellent value and outstanding service.

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