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Supporting you every step of the way

Everything you’ll need to know about how to register for our supply pool

Our registration process

Our registration process is streamlined and straightforward at Connect Education. Once we have received your reference details and obtained your consent to proceed, we will initiate the process of requesting and following up on them.

While we work on this, we will send you an online application form to complete before your interview. This will help us get to know you better and provide us with insight into your qualifications and experience.

Looking for supply work?

If you meet our criteria, we’ll take some reference details and arrange a time and date to discuss your requirements further

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Getting to know you

Once you’ve submitted your information, one of our friendly consultants will give you a call to discuss your experience, run through your CV and find out more about you.

What we look for on a CV

Before your interview

At Connect Education, we are here to support you every step of the way. Before your interview, our approachable consultants will provide guidance and assistance to ensure that you are well-prepared.

Our goal is to assist you in finding a suitable role as quickly as possible after completing all required vetting and clearance checks. We strive to make the process as smooth and straightforward as possible, so you can focus on getting started in your new position.

Basic Details

We will gather essential information from you, such as your full name, address, and date of birth.

Policies

You’ll need to sign to say you’ve read and understood our key policies and agree to us storing and handling your information

Right to Work

You will be asked to provide information about your right to work documents, which we will need to verify during your interview.

Qualifications & Certificates

To ensure that we can offer you the most suitable roles, you will need to provide evidence of your qualifications and, if applicable, your Teacher Reference Number.

Reference details

We require a minimum of two professional references from the past two years, with at least one reference coming from your most recent role working with children or vulnerable adults. This will help us ensure that we are hiring individuals who are suitable for working with these populations.

What happens next?

After your interview, our team will work hard to get you cleared for work.

Our clearance process is in line with DfE (Department for Education) and REC (Recruitment and Employment Confederation) guidelines and includes a number of checks:

  • Right to work, photo ID and address
  • A current enhanced DBS certificate including Children’s Barred
  • List, registered on the Update Service
  • References and work history
  • Overseas police check/certificate of good conduct confirmed (where applicable)

 

Additional checks for teaching staff:

  • Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) list checked for prohibitions
  • Qualified Teacher Status checks
  • Letter of professional standing (where applicable)