Recruitment Service

Last updated: 04 December 2025

Recruitment Service

The recruitment team assists schools in attracting the most skilled, talented, and motivated candidates for permanent, fixed-term vacancies and agency roles.

We offer a range of services that can be tailored to your needs. We know the current market for teaching and leadership vacancies is difficult, but our advertising service helps get your vacancies seen, we have around 4 million visitors per year to our recruitment webpages. We publish your vacancy on the BC website, intranet, and in the weekly school's vacancy bulletin (term-time). In addition, you will have access to cost-effective charges for external advertising. A good number of other recruitment websites are picking up vacancies from our website and re-advertising them for you for free.

We also offer additional recruitment services including sourcing and engaging with candidates, designing and delivery of interview questions/assessment centre exercises, psychometric testing, and recruitment training.

How to advertise on BC career’s site?

Complete the Online Advert Booking form. The advert booking form is available in 2 formats (Service Portal and Word Doc):

1. Service Portal Online advert booking form

To access the advert booking form in Service Portal you need your school’s credentials to the portal. Each school has 4 separate accounts under office, bursar, technical and head teacher.

If you unsure of the login, need to request or reset your password for the Service Portal, please use ServiceNow support - Employee Portal or call the IT Service Desk on 01296 383388.

The used guide is available here: Online advert booking form user guide (PDF)

2. Word document format Advert booking form (Microsoft Word) You can also complete our advertising booking form in Word document format and send it to advertising@buckinghamshire.gov.uk for publication on the BC intranet and external website within 48 hours of receipt.

• Your advert will be published on the Buckinghamshire Councils vacancies website, intranet and included in the school's vacancies bulletin. You will be sent a link for approval and asked if any changes should be made.

• You may request advertising in other media such as the Times Educational Supplement (TES) or Job Centre. We will liaise with TES on your behalf to confirm the price and send you the link to your advert once it is live. TES will then invoice you directly.

• If you have any comments or questions about our service or would like to find out more about the range of additional recruitment services that we offer including copywriting, social media advertising, psychometric testing, etc, please contact please contact us using the following form in Service Portal Schools advertising service queries or contact our Schools Resourcing Lead, Anna Falek, on 01494 732155 or email anna.falek@buckinghamshire.gov.uk

How to create an effective advert

To create an effective advert you will need to include:

• job title - use a title that reflects the role accurately and is searchable and avoid internal jargon or abbreviations.

• contract-type

• salary

• hours

• eye-catching first sentence for the overview with compelling summary of the role and its impact.

• detail about your school, why it’s a great school to work in, and any unique selling points

• summary of the role, what will their average day look like, what makes the role or school exciting.

• describe what personal qualities will enable them to excel in this role, focus on key duties and outcomes, not exhaustive task lists.

• how to apply and contact details, include closing date and interview timeline

• provide safeguarding statement

• keep it professional but friendly, use inclusive language and avoid bias

Write the advert in the simplest way possible, using plain English. For example, ‘ask’ rather than enquire, include a job description and person specification as an attachment.

Recruitment Agencies

We can connect you with reputable recruitment agencies that provide temporary and/or permanent staff. These agencies follow the same rigorous pre-employment and safeguarding checks that we require.

Pertemps

If you take on an agency worker through Pertemps, there are no temp to perm recruitment fees after 12 weeks - saving you a considerable amount of money if you want to permanently recruit the worker or offer them a fixed-term contract.

Supply Desk

At Supply Desk, we understand the challenges of school staffing, covering lessons, supporting pupils, and keeping classrooms running smoothly. That’s why we don’t just fill vacancies; we work in partnership with Buckinghamshire schools to provide the right staff, at the right time, every time.

As Buckinghamshire Council’s recruitment partner, we support nurseries, primaries, secondaries, SEN settings, Alternative Provisions, and Multi-Academy Trusts. Whether you need daily cover, long-term placements, or permanent hires, we have local, fully vetted teachers and support staff ready to step in and make a difference in your school.

Our Services

• Daily Supply Cover

Fast, reliable access to local teachers and support staff, available 24/7, with clear information on skills and availability.

• Long-Term & Permanent Recruitment

From experienced teachers to skilled TAs and graduates, we match candidates who fit your school’s ethos and long-term needs.

• SEN Support

Specialist, trained staff for EHCPs and SEN-focused placements, with free trial days to ensure the right fit for your learners and setting.

Why Schools Choose Supply Desk

• Trusted by the Council: Buckinghamshire’s recruitment partner.

• Best-Value Rates: Competitive pricing and transparent temp-to-perm pathways.

• Trial Placements: Try staff in your setting before committing.

• Fully Compliant: Audit-ready personnel files and safeguarding checks for complete peace of mind.

• Extensive Local Network: Over 2,000 vetted teachers, TAs, and graduates, including overseas talent and psychology specialists.

• Support Beyond Recruitment: We invest in schools through CPD, student workshops, and community initiatives.

We make staffing simple, reliable, and stress-free, so you can focus on what matters most: teaching and learning.

We’re proud to support Buckinghamshire’s schools every day with trusted local educators and a personal, partnership-led approach.

Looking for a partner who truly understands school staffing? Let’s talk about how we can support your recruitment needs. Contact the Buckinghamshire Supply Desk team today for a free, no-obligation consultation.

Email: Buckinghamshire@supplydesk.co.uk

Phone: 01296 752499 or 01494 840527

Website: www.supplydesk.co.uk