Managing staff in schools

From tips to templates, this recruiting guide for schools features everything your team needs to know about hiring teachers and educators.

Many schools only focus their recruitment efforts on active candidates, but that’s only a small portion of the talent pool. What about those who aren’t currently looking for a new role but are open to the right opportunity?

For time pressured school leaders, using an education recruitment agency can be very appealing, especially in today's competitive job market. Finding the right talent for your school can be an extensive and daunting task to undergo.

Learn all about how teacher recruitment agencies work to find out if they’re the right hiring method for your school.

Education recruitment agencies might seem like a quick and easy way to fill positions or find specialist candidates, but are they actually the best solution? What are the alternatives?

Do you use or are looking to hire a teacher recruitment agency? Make sure to make the most of it with our top 9 tips.

Are you considering hiring an education recruitment agency to find top talent for your school? Learn more about the various factors to consider and how to go about finding the right agency for your school needs.

Learn how to attract talented teachers to international schools.

How do you decide which of your potential new school leaders should make it through to interview? We asked an expert recruiter for some advice

Your pupils rely on your ability to hire the very best teacher for your open role. From the moment a candidate applies for a position, they need to be kept engaged to ensure they don’t lose interest. Learn more about effective applicant tracking.

The challenges around teacher retention are greater than ever. Learn how to improve teacher retention with Tes.

Getting staff to share their real feelings about issues in school can be tricky – but can reap enormous rewards

Retention is a challenge for schools right now, but smart changes can make all the difference

How to retain your staff through supporting your staff's wellbeing and career advancement, and promoting a positive work environment in your school.

After form tutor, the role of a head of year is the first position of responsibility in the pastoral chain of command. Learn how to get there.

Moving to a challenging school might be just the thing your leadership career needs. Chris Wain explains why this is the best way forward.

After the government’s announcement of a 4 per cent pay rise for teachers in England, here are the pay scales for the 2025-26 academic year

Join assistant principal Shonagh Reid as she explains how to prepare yourself for a role on the SLT

Want to learn more about teaching pathways and how you can progress as a teacher? In this blog, we explore the key skills needed to succeed as a teacher, and the kind of roles you may want to consider as your career progresses.

If you’ve landed an interview for your dream teaching role, now’s the time to get stuck in and prepare for the big day. Learn seven handy tips on interview preparation for a teacher job from Tes.

What makes the perfect teacher CV? We all know that a well-crafted CV can make all the difference when applying for a new role but what do you need to include to stand out?