What We Promise Our Schools And How We Operate:

The schools that SECONDARY SUPPLY serves can be sure that:

• All the staff we supply are systematically screened to standards exceeding those which teaching agencies are legally obliged to observe. 
• Since this is a high-risk sector the selfsame procedures are employed for daily supply, long-term and permanent assignments.
• We don't cut corners and will always err on the side of caution.
• We pay finders’ bonuses to those who introduce us to both schools and employees.
• Our teaching staff complete a work-sheet for every full day or part day assignment. This is submitted to our office weekly, and its detail is used to raise invoices and pay salaries.

 

Before Teachers Are Deployed For Supply, Long-Term Or Permanent Posts We Always:

• Make face-to-face photo-ID checks (using passport and/or driving licences) during interviews.
• Obtain proof of candidates’ ID in other forms such as birth certificates.
• Scrutinize CVs in respect of reliability and to explain all interruptions in employment.
• Run ‘enhanced disclosure’ CRB checks in the UK, even when candidates appear to be new arrivals.
• Make List 99 checks to exclude blacklisted teachers.
• Require lists of home addresses covering the previous 5 years.
• Ask for two separate proofs of candidates’ current addresses (e.g. bank statements, utilities and/or council tax bills).
• Need to see proofs of teaching qualifications (ideally originals).
• Require details of three referees, at least one of whom can assess a candidate’s performance in their current and/or most recent teaching post (training establishments are consulted when candidates are Newly Qualified Teachers i.e. NQTs).
• Confirm that teachers have National Insurance numbers (NINOs).
• Need proof of GTC registration – this is not yet a legal requirement but teachers are strongly advised to comply.
• Ask for marriage certificates or other proofs of any name change.
• Have candidates complete and sign a medical declaration, following up any issues with their doctor.
• Require proof of eligibility to work in Britain and confirm candidates’ rights to reside and work in this country.
   

NB        SECONDARY SUPPLY will invariably notify schools beforehand, and in writing (possibly by fax) of any incomplete checks when a candidate is to visit a school for an interview. A reply in writing (again, possibly by fax) is required in advance from the school to confirm that they understand the reasons for our caution and will supervise the candidate for the entire duration of their time on the school premises