I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve watched schools make the same recruitment mistakes……and then wonder why the classroom still feels unsettled three weeks later. After more than a decade in education recruitment (and now running R&A Education Solutions here in Kent), the patterns are clear. The schools that stay calm aren’t always the ones…

At R&A Education Solutions, safeguarding isn’t a box-ticking exercise — it’s a core responsibility we take seriously every single day. When schools trust us to supply teaching and support staff, they’re placing their pupils in the care of people we have carefully selected and thoroughly vetted. That trust means everything to us. That’s why we build…

If you’ve searched “education agencies near me”, you’re probably looking for more than a list of recruitment companies. You might be a school that needs a Cover Supervisor tomorrow. A Teaching Assistant to support a pupil. A supply teacher to cover an unexpected absence. A SEND professional with the right experience. Or perhaps you’re a teacher,…

By Tommy Bird | Director, R&A Education Solutions Every school has experienced it. The phone rings before the first bell. A teacher calls in sick. A Teaching Assistant is unavailable. A Cover Supervisor can’t make it. Within minutes, someone is trying to rearrange timetables, protect learning and find someone who can walk into a classroom with…

Published by Tommy Bird, Director of R&A Education Solutions When people hear the phrase candidate control, it often sounds negative. It shouldn’t. After more than 16 years in education recruitment, I’ve learnt that candidate control isn’t about ownership. It’s about protecting relationships, respecting the recruitment process, and making sure schools get the right people in front…

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…

When a school needs a supply teacher, Teaching Assistant or Cover Supervisor, speed matters. But speed should never come before safeguarding, compliance and the quality of the candidate. After more than 16 years working in education recruitment, we have learnt that the strongest candidates are not necessarily the people who can be placed the fastest. They…

Why September changes everything The first week back always looks organised on paper. Then reality arrives. A teacher calls in sick before 7am. A Teaching Assistant is needed to support a new pupil. Someone’s interview runs over, and suddenly a class needs covering before the first bell. September isn’t difficult because schools don’t plan. It’s difficult…

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…

Looking for supply teaching jobs, teaching assistant roles or cover supervisor work in Kent and Medway? Here’s how to choose an education recruitment agency that genuinely puts educators first. Finding your next role in education should feel exciting, not stressful. Whether you’re a Qualified Teacher, Teaching Assistant, Cover Supervisor, SEND specialist or Exam Invigilator, choosing the…