Managing staff in schools
From recruitment and retention to managing performance and looking after your staff’s wellbeing, our Advice Hub for leaders is packed with insights and tips to support new, emerging and established school leaders.
School staff management
Managing staff in schools can be a huge undertaking. From wellbeing, culture and development to recruitment, teacher training and staff retention, school leaders have a great number of challenges to contend with.
Support and information online can be a little overwhelming, which is why we have created a dedicated space for leaders to access all the information they need to effectively manage their staff.
Teacher recruitment
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Education Recruiting 101: Recruiting Guide for Schools
From tips to templates, this recruiting guide for schools features everything your team needs to know about hiring teachers and educators.
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How to attract passive candidates and open up the teacher talent pool
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?
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Education recruitment agencies - the pros and cons
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.
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How teacher recruitment agencies work
Learn all about how teacher recruitment agencies work to find out if they’re the right hiring method for your school.
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Why you shouldn’t use education recruitment agencies
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?
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9 tips for getting the most out of your teacher recruitment agency
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.
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How to find the right education recruitment agency for your school
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.
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Eight ways to get talented teachers to your school
Learn how to attract talented teachers to international schools.
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How to shortlist for a headteacher interview
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
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Effective applicant tracking
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.
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Teacher retention
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How to improve teacher retention
The challenges around teacher retention are greater than ever. Learn how to improve teacher retention with Tes.
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How to have more productive conversations with staff
Getting staff to share their real feelings about issues in school can be tricky – but can reap enormous rewards
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What makes staff want to stay at a school?
Retention is a challenge for schools right now, but smart changes can make all the difference
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3 proven methods to increase staff retention
How to retain your staff through supporting your staff's wellbeing and career advancement, and promoting a positive work environment in your school.
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Tes Staff Management
Tes’ Staff Management subscription gives you unlimited access to 4 times more teachers than the next best alternative. Post unlimited adverts or approach your perfect match with the Candidate Search feature. Plus, your existing staff can benefit from free CPD courses, safeguarding training, and anonymous wellbeing surveys.
Teacher development and careers advice
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How to become a head of year
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.
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Why your first leadership role should be in a challenging school
Moving to a challenging school might be just the thing your leadership career needs. Chris Wain explains why this is the best way forward.
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Teacher pay scales 2025-26: what will your salary look like?
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
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Watch: Making the step up to senior leadership
Join assistant principal Shonagh Reid as she explains how to prepare yourself for a role on the SLT
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How to progress as a teacher: essential skills teachers need to learn
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.
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Teacher job interview tips – how to prepare for a teacher job interview
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.
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The ultimate CV writing tips for teachers
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?
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My Tes stories
Hear from other leaders as they share their My Tes stories. Pick up their top tips and find out how Tes helps them and their schools.
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