We're an approved supplier on the CCS
CCS Framework for Supply Teachers
The DfE and CCS’ commercial agreement for the provision of supply teachers is one of the most significant recent developments in education recruitment. This framework helps to provide greater transparency of costs to help control supply teacher spend, as well as introduce standardised terms and conditions across the sector and establish a consistent approach to safeguarding and compliance.
At Engage, we’re proud to be named as a supplier on the agreement, highlighting our commitment to fair, compliant and efficient recruitment practices.
what roles can you recruit using the deal?
You can recruit all temporary or fixed-term teaching and support staff roles using the framework, including:
- Qualified supply teachers
- Unqualified teachers
- SEND teachers
- Educational support staff e.g. cover supervisors and TAs
- Headteachers
- Senior Leaders
- Administrative, clerical, IT, finance, maintenance, cleaning staff and more
Who can use this deal?
The supply teachers deal is available across the UK and can be used by:
- Schools
- Colleges
- Academies
- Trusts
- Nurseries
- PRUs
- Children centres
- Further education institutions
Supply
The CCS framework allows schools to find the best possible price to fill temporary and fixed-term roles quickly and easily. When you use the deal, you know that the agency you are working with has been checked against the highest standards of compliance, taking the pressure off you to meet the requirements for procurement legislature.
Permanent
When you recruit temporary staff using the CCS supply teachers deal, you can avoid costly temp-to-perm fees if you decide to take the worker on as a permanent member of staff. Once the worker has been at your school for 12 weeks or more, you can transfer them to a permanent role for no extra cost – you just need to give 4 weeks’ notice.
Nominated worker
If you know a worker you would like to hire temporarily but want to hire them on CCS terms, you can refer them to a CCS supplier in order to do this. This is referred to as a nominated worker and gives you peace of mind that pay and background screening checks have been taken care of.
FAQs
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Who is CCS?
CCS is an executive agency of the government cabinet, and the UK's biggest public procurement organisation. CCS helps schools save money and gives the DfE better visibility of how government funds are being spent by schools who use recruitment agencies for their supply teachers. CCS regularly reviews the agencies which are named on the framework to ensure they are performing well and meeting their obligations.
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How were agencies selected for the framework?
122 suppliers are listed on this framework. To appear on the list of approved vendors, agencies have to set out their costs up-front - allowing schools to compare prices - and conduct rigorous background checks on their agency workers. Agencies had to submit a detailed tender document that demonstrated their ability to deliver the required services and meet the selection criteria.
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How do I use the framework?
To use the CCS agency selection tool, you will need a DfE sign-in email address and password, your school's postcode, and details of how long you will need the supply teacher or member of support staff for. You can also ask your chosen supplier if they are named on the framework, as all agencies on the deal have to tell you that they are, and offer you CCS terms.
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How do you transfer a temporary worker to a permanent employee contract without incurring any extra costs?
As long as you give a minimum of 4 weeks’ notice and the worker has completed at least 12 weeks of work on CCS terms, then transferring them to a permanent contract is free of charge.
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How do I check if one of my preferred agencies is on the deal?
There are 120 suppliers on the deal, which means they have been audited and accredited to the CCS’ best practice standards in education recruitment. With national coverage, you’ll be able to find a local office nearby. (At Engage, we have national coverage, with numerous offices around the country!)
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Did you know it may cost you even less than the mark-up shown on the CCS selection tool?
Depending on your needs we may be able to offer you a lower, bespoke agreement than the amount shown on the selection tool. The mark-up shown is the maximum amount we will charge you.
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When does an agency named on the framework need to offer me CCS terms?
All suppliers on the agreement are obliged to tell you that they are part of the deal and offer you CCS terms. If you’re not sure if the agency you work with is on the deal, ask them!
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What if I know of a worker I want to hire through an agency?
If you know a worker who isn’t signed up with an agency on the agreement, and you want to hire them temporarily on CCS terms, you can tell the agency that you would like to hire them as a nominated worker. Once the worker has signed up to us, you will benefit from the peace of mind that their pay and background checks have been taken care of. If you want to, you’ll be able to take them on permanently without any extra fees after 12 weeks of work.
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Is the agreement just for teachers?
The deal isn't just for hiring teachers. In fact, most roles that a school will need to fill are covered by the CCS deal, including cleaners, teaching assistants, clerical staff, administrative workers, maintenance staff, and more.
Talk to the team about CCS
Use our booking tool to set up a call with the fully-trained CCS team, we'll be happy to walk you through the framework.
REC Audited
In order to be named on the CCS’ supply teacher framework, you must be audited by one of DfE’s trusted auditing bodies. Engage has been consistently audited by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) since our inception, because we believe that those operating in education recruitment should always be accountable.
“Only the REC gives recruitment businesses the mark of quality which tells their clients they strive to deliver the right people every time, that they care about what they do, and have an unmatched level of professionalism.” – REC
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