Smile Education

Education recruitment is changing. From September, Trusts will be required to procure staff through the new Government Commercial Agency framework.

The new framework is designed to benefit Trusts by offering:
✅️ Lower fees - which are capped at maximum daily supplier fee rates
✅️ Enhanced safeguarding - all suppliers have passed DfE-regulated evaluations
✅️ Greater transparency across costs and processes

At Smile Education, we are already supporting Trusts across the UK through compliant and operationally effective managed service provider solutions designed specifically for education environments.

As an approved GCA Recruitment Partner featured on both the Lot 1 and Lot 2 supplier lists, we’re offering Trust leadership teams a free consultation to discuss the upcoming changes.

Contact our team and we’ll be happy to support your Trust in navigating the new framework:

📩 Katy Rees - [email protected]
📩 Jami Hill - [email protected]
📩 Amy Gudgeon - [email protected]

Redefining recruitment, one candidate at a time. 💼🌟

At Smile, we believe that great recruitment is built on a foundation of genuine care and partnership.

Our team has been busy this past month, and we are incredibly proud to share some of the wonderful feedback our 360 Recruitment Consultants have received from our candidates. It’s a testament to the hard work and heart they put into their roles every single day. 🧡

If you are a recruitment professional who shares our passion for making a real impact and wants to work in a supportive, people-first environment, we want to hear from you!

Explore our latest internal vacancies today ⬇️
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Your next career milestone is just around the corner! 🧑‍🏫

With the summer term teacher resignation deadline fast approaching, the education sector is buzzing with incredible new opportunities. If you have interviews lined up, congratulations on taking this next step!

To help you transition from nervous to unstoppable, we’ve put together our top professional tips to ensure you go in feeling thoroughly prepared and ready to ace that interview! 💥

If you’d like extra support, resources or want help finding your next role, our team at Smile Education is ready when you are.

Give us a call or email us! ⬇️
📞 0121 392 6570
📩 [email protected]

One of the biggest misconceptions around managed service provider (MSP) models is that Trusts lose their preferred agencies and trusted staff.

In reality, the strongest MSP models should strengthen relationships, not replace them.

For many Trusts, workforce continuity, trusted partnerships, and consistency for pupils remain just as important as procurement compliance and governance oversight.

The conversation is no longer simply about filling vacancies.

It’s about creating staffing models that are operationally effective, commercially sustainable, and compliant for the future.

Contact out MSP team to talk about how we can support your Trust ⬇️
📩 Katy Rees - [email protected]
📩 Jami Hill - [email protected]
📩 Amy Gudgeon - [email protected]

September 2026 is likely to significantly change how many Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) approach supply staffing procurement.

With increasing expectations around:
✔️ Value for money
✔️ Due diligence
✔️ Auditability
✔️ Supply chain oversight
✔️ Framework compliance

Many MATs are beginning to review whether their current staffing model is fit for September.

As a third consecutive Lot 1 and 2 provider on the GCA framework, we’re seeing these conversations increase significantly across the sector.

If your trust is reviewing agency staffing strategy ahead of the new academic year, we’d be happy to share what we’re seeing across the sector and how other MATs are approaching compliance, continuity and workforce planning.

Need support planning next steps for your MAT? Contact our team ⬇️
[email protected]

📢 We’re Hiring – Exams Officer | Redditch 📢

A supportive secondary school in Redditch is seeking an organised and experienced Exams Officer to join their team on a permanent basis.

✨ The Role:
✔️ Manage the full exams process
✔️ Ensure JCQ compliance
✔️ Liaise with awarding bodies
✔️ Coordinate invigilators, timetables & results days
✔️ Maintain student data using SIMS, Arbor or Bomcom

👤 Ideal Candidate:
🔹 School administration or Exams Officer experience
🔹 Strong organisation and IT skills
🔹 Excellent attention to detail
🔹 Ability to work under pressure

🌟 Permanent role | Supportive team | Training & development opportunities

📩 Interested? Get in touch with Sam today!
[email protected]

Exam season is upon us... already! 😮

With so much to learn and remember we know that these few months can feel a little daunting.

We wish every single student all the best of luck during this exam period.

You got this guys!🍀