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Explore articles that explain how education recruitment agencies work, what schools should expect from a staffing partner, and how teachers can navigate the recruitment process successfully.
UCAS application tips for graduates looking to get into teaching
With the UCAS university deadline fast approaching on the 14th of January 2026 (applications must arrive at UCAS by 18:00...
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How to build strong teacher-student relationships from day one
The first days of school bring excitement and let’s be honest, a bit of nervousness. Students wonder: Will I fit...
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How to help students who are dealing with disappointing results on results day
Results day can feel very stressful for students, especially those who have struggled academically during the school year or for...
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How to become a cover supervisor
Qualifications, skills and tips Thinking about a career in education but not quite ready to commit to full-time teaching? Becoming...
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Interview Tips for Business Managers in Schools
Interviews can be incredibly daunting, and Business Managers have a different kind of responsibility to teachers and other teaching personnel...
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5 key strengths every teaching assistant should have to support student success
Teaching assistants (TAs) play an essential role in the functioning of schools. TAs provide classroom support, positive relationships, student support,...
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The essential role of an early years teacher: Shaping young minds
What is an early years teacher? An early years teacher, sometimes referred to as a nursery teacher, is a dedicated...
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What makes a good SENCO?
In every UK school, there’s a qualified teacher known as a SENCO (A Special Educational Needs Coordinator) who ensures children...
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Behaviour management strategies for teachers: how to handle difficult students
Behaviour management strategies: positive versus negative reinforcement In order to understand the motivations for pupil behaviour patterns, it’s important to...
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6 Teacher Interview Tips
Although interviews can be daunting, the fact that you have made it to this late stage of the shortlisting process...
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How to write a lesson plan: everything teachers need to know
What is a lesson plan? When you think of teaching, what springs to your mind is most likely the image...
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A Guide on Securing Your Dream Teaching Role this January
Looking for a new role can feel like a job in itself, and can be challenging to juggle when you’re...
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Effective behaviour management strategies for primary school
Whether you’re an NQT or a teacher with decades of experience, anyone can struggle from time to time with behaviour...
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What does being a Teaching Assistant involve?
Being a Teaching Assistant is rewarding but it is also hard work. You’ll get to know students well and be...
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Preparing to become a school teacher
Becoming a school teacher can be a rewarding and fulfilling career choice. Not only does it offer the chance to...
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Top 10 Interview Questions for Teaching Assistants
Preparing for an interview can be incredibly daunting, especially if you’ve never interviewed before, or it’s been a while since...
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Can you teach in a primary school as a secondary school teacher?
Many teachers want the opportunity to teach different class types as well as age ranges, so it’s important to understand...
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How much can a tutor make?
Tutoring has emerged as a lucrative profession in recent times, offering teachers the opportunity to make a substantial income while...
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How we support clients beyond traditional teaching roles
When partnering with an education recruiter, there can be misconceptions about the roles that the agency can fill. At Engage,...
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How can I get into teaching without a degree?
It’s 2024, and you may be considering a career change. However, it can be incredibly overwhelming to know where to...
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The 5 steps you need to become a tutor in any subject
In recent years, the tuition market in the UK has experienced significant growth. As SATs, GCSEs and other national exams...
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A Teacher’s Guide to Resigning
Resigning can be exciting but daunting, and every teacher’s resignation journey is different. The resignation process can be complex for...
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We’re an approved tuition partner this year
Our National Tutoring Programme structure? As a Tuition Partner on the National Tutoring Programme (NTP), we are committed to providing...
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How to prepare for a successful school year as a teacher
The beginning of a school year can be daunting and nerve-racking but it is also an excellent chance for new...
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Tips to Being Star Teacher
Teachers have a huge impact on learners and pave the way for them in life. Star teachers can make a...
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Just finished university and thinking about a career in teaching?
Are you a graduate looking to get into teaching? At Engage, our paid teacher training programme allows you to gain...
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Classroom management strategies
Managing and controlling a classroom can be a difficult task, especially for newer teachers. Following a set of rules or...
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How to write the ideal CV – for teaching roles
Teaching is an extremely popular job as it is such a rewarding profession if you love your role. Because teaching...
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The 7 Principles of Teaching – Engage Education |
There are seven principles of teaching that aim to improve standards, teaching and learning. Think of them as your seven...
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Engage now features on the United Learning supplier list!
In 2022, we became a preferred supplier of education staff to the United Learning Trust. The trust is a collective...
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Engage joins the Hertfordshire County Council Framework to deliver Tuition, Alternative Education and Therapy
In September 2022, we were delighted to be accepted as a supplier on the Hertfordshire County Council Framework for Tuition,...
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What is a CRT teacher and what does the role involve?
What does the role of a CRT teacher involve? Casual relief teaching (abbreviated to CRT) is where a qualified teacher...
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How to get a teaching job using social media
Social media is not the first place that teachers may think of to look for a new role, however, most...
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Engage feature on the Hounslow Education Partnership list
The Hounslow Education Partnership (HEP) is an independent organisation working in partnership with our schools and the local authority. They...
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Engage joins the Herts for Learning Framework
We have been named as a preferred supplier on the Herts for Learning Framework, managed by the largest school company...
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Preferred supplier on the AET Framework!
At Engage Education, we believe in building strong relationships with schools and trusts alike. A core part of our business...
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Standard Teacher Interview Questions
Being interviewed for a new teaching position is an intimidating prospect for everyone, whether you’re an established teacher with senior...
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Engage becomes a Star Partner!
We’re pleased to announce that we’ve been accepted as a recruitment partner with Star Academies! Star Academies runs a growing...
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Teacher Development: How To Track Your Growth Over Time
There is a clear route for those looking to become a teacher. From choosing your degree subject, applying to a...
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Engage partners with Leeds City Council
Engage join the framework for the provision of Supply Teachers and Educational Temporary Agency Workers to Leeds Schools! We’re delighted...
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How To Make A Good Impression in Your New School
It’s completely normal to feel nervous about starting a new role – there are very few people in the world...
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Engage Partners With University of Brighton Academies Trust
We’re delighted to have been accepted by the University of Brighton Academies Trust as a preferred supplier. This trust spans...
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How To Write A Great Cover Letter For Teacher Training
Writing a cover letter is an important part of your application process for any role or opportunity in teaching and...
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Early Careers Framework Reforms: The Impact On Schools & Teachers
The Early Careers Framework is finally set to shake up support for early career teachers this September. Reforms have been...
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Early Careers Framework Reforms: The Impact On Schools & Teachers
The Early Careers Framework is finally set to shake up support for early career teachers this September. Reforms have been...
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How do you recruit and retain high-quality teachers?
Can you name a particular teacher who impacted your life as a student? Many of us can recall a teacher...
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Why Is Professional Development Important For Teacher Retention?
Why good teachers quit It is no secret that teachers’ salaries do not reflect their work — many are primarily...
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What Is Teacher Resignation Day?
Teacher Resignation Dates are the deadlines for handing in your notice that occur three times per school year. They enable...
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Engage Education & The Leathersellers Federation of Schools
Engage Education is proud to announce that in March 2021, we added a new PSL to our growing list! The...
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Changes To School Bursaries In 2021
Teaching bursaries provide trainee teachers with essential financial support whilst they train. This year, some bursaries for trainee teachers in...
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Engage Education partners with the Sutton Education Trust
The Sutton Education Trust was set up on 1st February 2017 and is a Co-operative Trust which means that stakeholders,...
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CCS supplier with the REAch2 Academy Trust
CCS supplier with the REAch2 Academy Trust Founded in 2012, REAch2 Academy Trust is now the largest primary-only academy trust...
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Engage Education become a preferred supplier with the Greenshaw Learning Trust
Engage Education & the Greenshaw Learning Trust The Greenshaw Learning Trust was established as a MAT in 2014. It operates...
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What is a grammar school and what makes them unique?
Many of the oldest and most historic schools in Australia are grammar schools. Traditional, prestigious and usually expensive, grammar schools...
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Supporting NQTs In The Current Market
Daily life in schools has changed this year, with school leaders and teachers having increased workloads and changing restrictions to...
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How To Ensure You Have The Workforce Capacity To Take On Trainee Teachers
School-based initial teacher training (ITT) has been becoming increasingly popular amongst schools and trainees over the last decade. Last academic...
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Teaching in a UK Primary School: The Basics
Being one of the first educators in a child’s life isn’t without its pressures but can be hugely rewarding. As...
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Orchard Hill College & Academies Trust & Engage Education
Engage Education are pleased to announce our partnership with Orchard Hill College & Academies Trust. OHCAT is a family of...
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Inspiration Trust & amp; Engage Education
Inspiration Trust a multi-academy trust based in Norfolk and north Suffolk. They support a family of 14 academies, train more...
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Academies Enterprise Trust – staffing solutions
At Engage Education, we believe in building strong relationships with schools and trusts alike. A core part of our business...
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Supporting The Eastern Multi-Academy Trust With Their Staffing
As part of our commitment to support academies in Norfolk and Suffolk, we entered into a preferred supplier agreement with...
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Engage Education partner with the Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust (DNEAT)
As part of our ongoing commitment to support schools in Norfolk and Suffolk and raise standards in education recruitment, we...
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Engage Education Joins The Herts For Learning Framework
We have been named as a preferred supplier on the Herts for Learning Framework, managed by the largest school company...
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How To Write A Great Cover Letter For Teaching Roles
Your cover letter is often the first time a potential employer will hear about you, so it’s vital to use...
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Useful activities for relief teachers: what are they and how do they work?
Useful activities for relief teachers: What is relief teaching? Relief teaching (also known as supply teaching in the UK) means...
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A Beginner’s Guide To Lesson Planning
Starting a new role in September? There’s so much to think about and plan that it could become overwhelming for...
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How To Offer Trainee Teacher Support | Engage Education
Trainee teachers have always played an essential role in the classroom but now they form part of the government’s plans...
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Head of Department Interview Questions
How to prepare answers for head of department interview questions To help you prepare for the interview, run through commonly...
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Answering Deputy Head Interview Questions
Being interviewed for a new teaching position is an intimidating prospect for everyone, whether you’re an established teacher or an...
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How to become an A Level teacher
Becoming an A-Level teacher is a fantastic challenge for existing teachers who are looking to sink their teeth into teaching...
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Engage Education joins the CCS framework for supply teachers for the future of education
At Engage Education, we take the future of education seriously. As such, we welcome the recent implementation of the Crown...
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How to become a high school teacher
A secondary, or high school teacher in the US teachers grades 9 through 12, which will usually be ages 14-18....
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How to take care of your mental health over the summer holidays
The summer holidays are finally here, and teachers across the country are taking a well-deserved (and much-needed!) break from their...
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How to prepare for a parent teacher interview
Whether you’re an NQT or you have years of teaching experience, meeting with parents at a parent-teacher conference can be...
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How to change recruitment agency
Why might you need to change recruitment agency? Many teachers working in short-term, long-term, and daily supply roles find their...
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What makes an effective teacher?
How does OFSTED define an effective teacher? OFSTED defines an outstanding teacher as one who: Possesses a thorough and expert...
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What makes a great teaching CV?
What not to include on a teacher resume or teacher CV 1. Incorrect spelling and punctuation are a top turn-off....
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Dear Diary, a day in the life of a teacher
Dear Diary, a day in the life of a teacher 6 am – Up up and at ‘em! I must...
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