Published by Tommy Bird | Recruitment Director
At R&A Education Recruitment, we’re proud to announce that we’ve been awarded Gold Status under the UK Government-backed Fair Payment Code, with recognition lasting until 2028.
More importantly, we’re one of the few education recruitment agencies to achieve this level of recognition, reinforcing our commitment to transparency, reliability and doing business the right way.
For schools, teachers, teaching assistants and suppliers across Kent, Medway and Swale, this award is another independent endorsement of the standards we work to every day.
What Is the Fair Payment Code?
The Fair Payment Code is a UK Government-backed initiative that recognises organisations committed to paying suppliers fairly and promptly.
The award encourages businesses to adopt responsible payment practices that strengthen relationships, improve trust and support long-term partnerships across the UK.
Receiving Gold Status represents the highest level of commitment, demonstrating that fair payment isn’t simply a policy—it’s embedded into how a business operates.
Why This Matters in Education Recruitment
Education recruitment relies on trust.
Schools need dependable staffing partners who communicate clearly, act professionally and deliver on their commitments. Teachers and support staff deserve agencies that operate with honesty and transparency.
The same principles apply to our suppliers and business partners.
Whether we’re supporting a primary school in Sittingbourne, providing SEND staff in Medway, recruiting secondary teachers in Canterbury or helping schools across Sheerness, Gillingham, Chatham and Rochester, we believe strong partnerships begin with integrity.
This recognition reflects those values.
Why R&A Education Recruitment Is Different
R&A Education Recruitment was built on the belief that recruitment should be personal, transparent and relationship-led.
As an independent education recruitment agency with over 16 years of industry experience, we’ve never wanted to become another national agency focused purely on volume.
Instead, we focus on:
- Building long-term partnerships with schools across Kent and Medway.
- Supporting teachers, teaching assistants, cover supervisors and SEND professionals.
- Maintaining high safeguarding and compliance standards.
- Communicating honestly and delivering on our promises.
- Paying suppliers fairly and promptly.
The Fair Payment Code Gold Status independently reinforces the standards we’ve always aimed to uphold.
Supporting Schools Across Kent and Medway
We work with schools throughout:
- Sittingbourne
- Faversham
- Sheerness
- Gillingham
- Chatham
- Rochester
- Strood
- Rainham
- Canterbury
- Swale
- Medway
- North Kent
Whether schools need last-minute supply cover, long-term teaching assistants, qualified teachers or specialist SEND staff, our approach remains the same: reliable recruitment built on trust.
Looking Ahead
Receiving Fair Payment Code Gold Status until 2028 is an achievement we’re incredibly proud of, but it doesn’t change how we’ll continue to operate.
We’ll keep doing what we’ve always believed works best—building genuine relationships, supporting schools when they need us most and treating every partner with fairness and respect.
If you’re looking for an education recruitment agency in Kent or Medway that values transparency, compliance and long-term partnerships, we’d love to hear from you.