Addressing recruitment challenges within Education
- Reports indicate that the recruitment targets for several key subjects have been severely missed. Recruitment for physics teachers is 83% below target, and similar shortages exist for design and technology (73%), modern foreign languages (67%), and computing (64%)
- The government has initiated several measures to address these issues. These include a £1.5 million investment in mental health support, efforts to reduce teacher workloads, and various financial incentives such as bursaries and early career payments aimed at boosting recruitment and retention
- SMS efficiently manages urgent and long-term staffing needs ensuring educational delivery remains uninterrupted for pupils
Successfully supplied the necessary staff across 48 schools within the Trust, ensuring that educational delivery remains uninterrupted and operational needs are consistently met
Implemented a Continuous Improvement Plan to monitor performance, conduct root cause analysis, and identify areas for enhancement, improving efficiencies across the Trust
Delivered services that align with the Trust's financial expectations, managing financial resources efficiently and ensuring value for money, thereby optimising the Trust’s budget
Maintained high levels of customer satisfaction throughout the contract period, evidenced by continued trust and engagement from the schools within the Trust, aligning with the goal to improve outcomes for each school
Conducted regular meetings with stakeholders to review performance metrics and ensure alignment with the Trust's expectations, supporting transparent and improved service delivery
Managed urgent staffing requests within 15 minutes and standard requests within agreed timescales, ensuring the schools' operational needs were met without disruption, showcasing our ability to deliver high-quality services efficiently
References:
[1] https://www.teachers-uk.co.uk/teacher-recruitment-and-retention-2024/
