Myth busting recruitment agency processes
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If you’re looking
for a new role in the education sector, turning to a recruitment agency could
be just the ticket. But with false information to be found in all corners, what
do you need to know to tell fact from fiction? Here we bust the myths that surround
recruitment agency processes and reveal how to go about finding your dream
role.
‘The only jobs available are what is online’
False! While there
are many hundreds of jobs listed online, there’s a lot going on behind the
scenes in agencies too. Via close connections with the schools they work with,
recruitment agencies are often the first in the know when it comes to new
vacancies. This puts those they work with at a serious advantage, as
individuals could be put forward for roles that are yet to be publicly
advertised. Recruiters should also be able to talk you through the job market
in your region, providing a range of careers advice and different
opportunities.
‘Recruiters just want to place me into roles quickly’
False! The majority
of recruiters have long-standing relationships with schools and local councils,
and they don’t want to risk damaging those relationships by rushing into
things. The majority of contracts require new staff to be in a role for a
minimum period of time prior to payment, so recruiters will want to ensure that
you’re the right fit for the role you’re being put forward for. Ultimately it
benefits all parties if you’re happy and successful in a new teaching job. This
means doing a series of checks, getting to understand what you do and don’t
want from a role, and ultimately not submitting an application on your behalf
if it isn’t the right fit for you.
‘Recruiters only care about money’
False! As touched
on above, it’s beneficial to keep both job hunters and schools happy. This puts
the emphasis on finding the right placement for a candidate, and this has a
knock-on benefit of enhancing the wellbeing of all involved. Our recruiters
want to place you into a role that best suits your skills, in a school that
will appreciate them.
‘Recruiters won’t help me after I get the role’
False! Not only do
our recruiters stay in regular contact with our candidates, but they’re also
on-hand to provide useful guidance and advice. There’s also a range of
carefully curated continued professional development courses available which
can help you to enhance your skills and stay fully up-to-date with the latest
developments in the sector. Your recruiter is always just a phone call away.
‘Recruitment agencies are only good for short term fixes’
While we do offer
interim roles and fill supply teaching jobs, we also look to the longer term.
Catering to your needs is incredibly important to us and we’ll go that extra
mile to ensure you’re in the best position possible to succeed next time you step
into a classroom. We’ll look at your skills and personality to ensure you’re
suitable for a placement, and can provide a range of resources to increase your
likelihood of being a success.
How Tradewind Recruitment can support Teachers looking for their next role in education
If you’re a Primary Teacher or Secondary Teacher looking for support in writing your CV and preparing for your interview then we can help! Alternatively, we have lots of resources to help with everything related to you and your career, from top ideas for lesson plans to keeping organised in the classroom.
We have hundreds of primary teacher vacancies and secondary teaching positions available if you’re looking for your perfect role as a Teacher – get in touch today.
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