Randstad Education working alongside

Presented by Juliett Shackleton and Carol Brooder

London Teachers recruitment working party 18th march 2019

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agenda

overview of Randstad

SVTP – overview of programme

Madrid assessment centre & benefits to you

STEM – overview of programme

Randstads role & how the programme works

benefits of the programme

acclimatisation programme

what to do next and what is expected of you

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randstad education overview UK-wide capability into

19 strategically placed

UK offices

genuine education market

specialists since 1994

specialist supplier of teachers to

primary & secondary education,

special educational needs &

disability, early years, and further

education

•2,500+ schools each week (4,500 schools

annually) engage Randstad teachers and support

staff

•85,000+ children benefit from support from our

network of teachers and support staff every day

•97,000 teachers & teaching assistants in our

database, continually engaged through active

contact from our recruiters and market insights

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who we recruit capability across temporary and permanent supply

qualified teachers primary, secondary, SEND

schools

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non classroom

primary, secondary, SEND schools

EYFS, nursery nurses, PPA & HLTAs

primary schools

teaching assistants

primary, secondary, SEND schools

cover supervisors

secondary, SEND schools

tuition

schools, virtual schools, local authorities

international primary, secondary, SEND

schools

leadership

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Spain's visiting teachers programme

SVTP

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• a way to recruit MFL teachers for schools in

England from Spain

• established in 2016 in England

• the programme for England is run in

collaboration between The Department for

Education (DfE) and The Ministry of

Education and Vocational Training in Spain

• available to primary schools and secondary

schools

• randstad are the only recruitment provider

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what is SVTP? - Spain’s Visiting Teachers Programme

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what is SVTP? - Spain’s Visiting Teachers Programme

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● we will be able to bring you qualified teachers from Spain to teach MFL – with no recruitment fees.

● each teacher recruited through the programme is provided with a fully funded acclimatisation package in order to assist in the transition to living and teaching in England.

● candidates for 2019/20 have attended an assessment centre in Madrid in March 2019; successful candidates will become available for interview (via Skype or similar) with schools for particular vacancies from W/C 25th March

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pre assessment work.

• we have developed an interactive platform to improve the candidate journey. This was sent to all

candidates who were invited to assessment centre.

• this includes information such as a guide to teaching in England, salary information and videos of

teachers in England

benefits:

• candidates are able to refer back to the information

• will test candidate commitment

• candidates will complete safeguarding and prevent CPD - to enhance their applications with

schools

• supports with their application

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the assessment process

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● application sift

● assessment centre

● face to face interview

● group assessment

● written assessment

● lesson plan task

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assessment planning - group task. The task focuses on:

• personal attitude

• behaviour management

• creative lesson planning

• overcoming challenges

• personal resilience

• solutions focused approach

this supports us to identify candidates who are

resilient and solutions focused and will support with

retention

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written task.

• candidates are asked to read 5 scenarios relating to

behaviour management and are asked to

provide written feedback on how they would deal

with these incidents.

• select an answer - a,b,c - they must select their

preferred answer a, b or c and circle one of them.

• written Feedback

they must then explain the reasons why they have

chosen this answer, including next steps and any

feedback you would give to the class or individual.

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micro teach - new for 2019!

• designed to address one of the key pieces of

feedback from Schools -concerns over not being

able to see candidates teach

• micro teach brief prepared and sent as part of pre

assessment centre work

• Candidates filmed for future use with schools -

candidates will be aware

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benefits of the SVTP Programme

• fully funded – you will have no recruitment or acclimatisation costs – these are all covered by the DfE,

this is significant saving for your school

• fully interviewed, experienced candidates – all candidates have gone through a thorough vetting and

interview process with specialists in Education. Peace of mind, you can spend your time focusing on

areas that will allow you to get to know the candidate better

• motivated & committed candidates, keen to attend interview, keen to move to England. You will not

be wasting your valuable time with candidates that are not suitable or serious about your role

• supporting the retention of your teaching team – the acclimatisation package means the teachers get

what they need to succeed in an English school and therefore are much more likely to stay with you

and support the children within your school

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What do I need to do next ?

• teaching pool of 61 candidates will be available to schools from 25th March

• if you have a MFL role or think you might have , register your interest at

SVTP@randstad.co.uk or call Alison 07917 213749 or Paul 0161 200 1912 ext 258

• our DfE contract tem will respond to you within 24 hours

• they will take a full job description , person spec and find out about your school and

children

• they will then review the teaching pool and match you to potential teachers

• once the match has been completed they will present you with the candidate profile

including a video and material form the assessment day

• interviews will be arranged at a mutually convenient time

• when you make an offer you will make the offer through Randstad

• Once offer accepted acclimatisation starts

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STEM

supporting Schools to find international maths and physics

teachers

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the programme

• the aim of the programme is to support Schools in England to access a pool of talented teachers from

Canada, North America, Australia and New Zealand

• the programme focuses on the skill shortage areas of Maths and Physics and gives Schools another

recruitment channel

• Schools benefit from a fully funded recruitment and acclimatisation programme that is delivered by

experts from the world of recruitment and Education

• DfE have partnered with recruitment specialists who are part of the DfE International recruitment

framework to deliver the programme

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role of Randstad Education

• develop and manage a candidate pipeline

• select and Interview suitable candidates

• work closely with our Schools to match potential teachers to your Maths or Physic vacancy

• support the School and candidate through contract negotiation

• support with advice on Visa’s and moving to England

• promote the programme throughout the country

• support with acclimatisation event

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how does the programme work

• interested schools register their interest with Randstad Education

• we will take a full job description, person specification and find out more about the school, your vision and goals

• Randstad Education will identify suitable candidates and match them to your role and provide you with a full CV

and video profile of your potential candidate

• Randstad Education will support you and arrange all interviews (normally via Skype or teleconference)

• Randstad Education will work with you and the candidate to confirm offers and contracts

• once offer confirmed acclimatisation programme kicks in

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benefits of the STEM Programme

• fully funded – you will have no recruitment or acclimatisation costs – these are all covered by the DfE , this is

significant saving for your school

• fully interviewed, experienced candidates – all candidates have gone through a thorough vetting and interview

process with specialists in Education. Peace of mind ,you can spend your time focussing on areas that will allow you

to get to know the candidate better

• motivated & committed candidates, keen to attend interview ,keen to move to England. You will not be wasting

your valuable time with candidates that are not suitable or serious about your role

• supporting the retention of your teaching team – the acclimatisation package means the teachers get what they

need to succeed in an English school and therefore are much more likely to stay with you and support the children

within your school

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what further help do you get

fully funded acclimatisation packages

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acclimatisation support

a key factor in securing and retaining your teacher is the

acclimatisation that is offered

• DfE and the acclimatisation provider have worked together to

develop a exciting interactive events . 5 day events held in

August 2019

• the acclimatisation package includes

• pre arrival support

• on arrival support

• on-going support

• SVTP teachers benefit from a further CPD event in the year ,

Plus one to one support

• STEM benefit from one to one support from the

acclimatisation provider and teaching alliances

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next steps – register your role with us at SVTP@randstad.co.uk STEM@randstad.co.uk and one of our international DfE team will call you back within 24hours

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commitment to the recruitment process

A service level agreement has been created by the DFE to ensure commitment to the recruitment and acclimatisation

process and the new teacher. Use this as a guide to the overall process and expectations

• when presented with a shortlist, interview dates and times to be arranged within 48 hours

• interviews to be held within 5 days of presentation of the shortlist

• within 48 hours of the interview to provide full feedback to Randstad regarding job offers/rejection – verbally

• follow up with a written offer letter and contract (if able) within 1 week of the verbal offer

• sign and return DFE SLA to Randstad within 48 hours of receiving

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your commitment to your new teacher

• you must allocate a mentor who will be responsible for curriculum guidance

• ensure your new teacher has access to your schools CPD

• treat your new teacher as you would any other permanent employee and encourage them

to contribute the wider school community

• offer a contract of a minimum of 1 year

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questions ?

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