Kent Teaching Solutions and  The GCA Supply Teachers and 

Education Recruitment 

framework 

Kent Teaching Solutions is proud to be an approved supplier on the GCA Supply Teachers and Education Recruitment Framework – Supply Teachers and Education Recruitment – GCA. This government-backed agreement, developed in partnership with the Department for Education (DfE), is designed to provide a compliant, cost-effective, and transparent way for schools to hire temporary and fixed-term staff. 

Trusted by Teachers and Schools

Highest Standards in Recruitment

By choosing Kent Teaching Solutions through the GCA Supply Teachers and Education Recruitment Framework, schools, academies, and Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) can be assured of the highest standards in recruitment while also making significant savings and reducing administrative burdens.

What is the GCA Supply Teachers and Education Recruitment framework?

 The GCA supply teacher framework is a procurement solution that establishes pre-negotiated terms and conditions with a selected list of accredited recruitment agencies. It removes the need for individual schools to undergo complex procurement processes, ensuring compliance with procurement regulations and best practices in safeguarding.

 

Key Benefits for Schools

Using Kent Teaching Solutions via the GCA supply teacher framework offers numerous advantages for your:

  • Cost Savings & Transparency: The framework provides transparent pricing with a clear breakdown of costs, helping schools achieve value for money and control their supply teacher spend.
  • No Temp-to-Perm Fees: Schools can transfer a temporary worker to a permanent contract at no extra cost after 12 weeks in post, provided they give four weeks’ notice. This can lead to substantial savings on recruitment fees.
  • Guaranteed Compliance & Safeguarding: All agencies on the framework, including Kent Teaching Solutions, must adhere to robust background screening and safeguarding checks that align with the DfE’s Keeping Children Safe in Education standards.
  • Streamlined Process: The framework uses a simple order form and pre-agreed terms and conditions, reducing the administrative burden on school business managers and headteachers.
  • Access to Quality Candidates: The framework provides access to a wide range of qualified and fully vetted staff, from teachers and support staff to senior leaders and non-teaching personnel.

Benefits for Supply Staff

For supply teachers and support staff, working with a GCA -approved agency like Kent Teaching Solutions means:

  • Fair and Competitive Pay: The framework’s transparent pricing model helps ensure that workers receive fair and competitive rates of pay.
  • More Work Opportunities: With the DfE encouraging more schools to use the framework, being registered with an approved supplier increases your chances of securing regular work.
  • Pathway to Permanent Roles: The temp-to-perm benefit for schools means that supply staff have a greater opportunity to transition into permanent positions.

How to Use the GCA Supply Teacher Framework with Kent Teaching Solutions

Schools in Kent can easily engage with Kent Teaching Solutions through the GCA framework:

    1. Confirm Eligibility: Ensure your school, academy, or trust is eligible to use the GCA agreement.
    2. Access the Online Tool: Schools can use the GCA’s online digital tool to search for approved suppliers, view pricing, and get in touch directly.
    3. Complete the Order Form: Once you’ve selected Kent Teaching Solutions, simply complete the short order form to agree to the pre-negotiated terms and start hiring staff compliantly

For more information on leveraging the GCA framework for your school’s staffing needs, please contact Kent Teaching Solutions.