Think a recruitment office is all quiet emails and calm coffee breaks?
Think again.
At R&A Education Recruitment, a “normal” day looks more like organised chaos with a side of caffeine and a lot of heart. Here’s what really goes down when the team clocks in…
🔥 Core Time: Education’s Version of 999
The morning starts with core time — supporting schools with emergency cover.
When a teacher calls in sick or a school is suddenly short-staffed, we’re the ones scrambling to find the right person fast.
It’s high-pressure, high-stakes, and honestly… kind of addictive. There’s nothing quite like the feeling of getting a great teacher into a classroom that needs them that day.
📧 Emails & Admin: The Never-Ending Inbox Olympics
Then come the emails.
And more emails.
And somehow… even more emails.
Admin might not sound glamorous, but it’s the backbone of everything we do. From confirming bookings to sorting last-minute changes, this is where the magic (and mild chaos) happens behind the scenes.
🎤 Interviews, CVs & Business Development: The People Part
This is where things get exciting.
We’re reviewing CVs, conducting interviews, and building relationships with both candidates and schools. Business development isn’t just about chasing new clients — it’s about understanding what schools really need and matching them with the right people.
Every conversation is a chance to make someone’s career (or someone’s school day) better.
🔄 Re-Books & Roll Overs: Keeping the Plates Spinning
Just when you think the day is winding down… re-books and roll overs kick in.
Teachers who were a perfect fit want to stay longer. Schools need cover extended. New opportunities pop up.
It’s like spinning plates — except the plates are people’s livelihoods and children’s education. No pressure.
The Real Talk
Yes, it’s busy.
Yes, some days feel like a recruitment rollercoaster.
But it’s also incredibly rewarding.
Every emergency cover we fill, every interview we run, and every roll-over we secure means a school is better supported and a teacher is one step closer to the right role.
At R&A, we don’t do boring. We do purposeful, fast-paced, and occasionally slightly unhinged — in the best way possible.
Thinking of joining the education recruitment world?
Or need reliable cover for your school?
Get in touch — we’d love to chat.
Because if there’s one thing we know for sure…
There’s never a dull day in this office.