Recruiting Staff for Catholic Schools
We help Catholic schools and multi-academy trusts recruit the right people, those who reflect your values, understand your mission, and are ready to make a difference.
From senior leaders to subject specialists and support staff, we provide access to high-quality, pre-vetted candidates with a heart for Catholic education.
Why partner with us?
We know the difference it makes when staff are the right fit — not just in terms of skills, but in spirit.
That’s why our recruitment process includes:
- Catholic Orientation Forums
- Values-based candidate matching
- On-site orientation for consultants
- Ongoing feedback and review
We don’t just fill vacancies. We help build communities of educators who raise standards and nurture pupils.
- Candidates matched to your Catholic ethos
- Proven methods to improve continuity and reduce disruption
- Access to exclusive talent from Catholic universities and networks
- Bespoke local pools to support short-notice cover
- Expert consultants with school sector specialisms
Meet the recruitment expert
Clare Handley
As Strategic Partnerships Director, CIare focuses on the strategy behind supporting multi-school groups and MATs with recruitment and staffing partnerships, ensuring exceptional customer service and the provision of a quality education workforce is delivered through our teams.
Teaching Personnel
Teaching Personnel is the UK’s leading education recruitment agency, providing schools with temporary and permanent teaching staff. They offer tailored recruitment solutions to meet the specific needs of schools and multi-academy trusts, ensuring high-quality educators are placed where they are needed most.
Recruitment solution include: Temporary and permanent recruitment, Specialist SEND recruitment,
Managed staffing solutions for MATs
Our key recruitment contacts have an excellent understanding of our Catholic Ethos. We have no hesitation in recommending them to other Catholic Schools.”
St. Joseph’s RC High School, Newport
Catholic School Leadership Recruitment
Supporting the next generation of Catholic leaders
Finding school leaders who combine professional expertise with a commitment to Catholic values is critical. We specialise in recruiting experienced and emerging leaders who will shape your school’s mission and strengthen its spiritual identity.
We help you:
- Recruit headteachers, deputies, and senior leaders with Catholic sector experience
- Identify and promote leadership talent within your trust or school
- Access CPD and development routes to support succession planning
Our values-based approach ensures that every leadership candidate is aligned with your ethos, ready to inspire excellence in education and faith.
Catholic Future Teacher Programme
Grow your own future teachers, grounded in faith
We connect Catholic schools with graduates from Catholic universities who are exploring a career in education. These aspiring teachers bring passion, potential, and an understanding of Catholic values.
What’s included:
- Direct access to graduate candidates from Catholic universities
- Opportunities to offer mentoring or placements
- A long-term approach to building your future workforce
This programme helps you secure early-stage talent and invest in a pipeline of Catholic educators committed to your mission.
SupplyBank – Managed Recruitment for MATs
Streamlined, strategic supply staffing with full compliance and Catholic ethos in mind
Reduce costs, streamline bookings and invoicing, access data-driven insights and manage your recruitment agency supply chain efficiently, all while maintaining full compliance.
Why SupplyBank?
- Get the highest fulfilment rate through the UK’s widest Catholic educator network - +90% booking rate
- We commit to deliver annual savings on your supply staff spend – on average £22 per placement per day
- One supply partner. Thousands of educators. Simplification and consistency for you and your MAT
Simplify staffing with centralised management of all your agencies through a single partner.
RE Teacher Recruitment for Catholic Schools
Placing faith at the heart of the curriculum
Religious Education is central to the identity of every Catholic school. We specialise in finding qualified RE teachers who are passionate about faith formation and capable of leading meaningful classroom dialogue.
Our RE recruitment includes:
- RE subject specialists with a commitment to Catholic values
- Teachers experienced in delivering RE across key stages
- Candidates with CCRS or Catholic Orientation training
Let us help you strengthen your RE department and fulfil your school’s mission to educate the whole person — mind, body and spirit.
Catholic Ethos CPD for Educators
Broaden your staffing options without compromising your ethos
Our CPD helps you train staff to deliver academic excellence while understanding and upholding the values of Catholic education. It’s ideal for schools seeking to expand their recruitment pool while protecting their distinctive character.
Outcomes of our Catholic Ethos CPD:
- Improved understanding of the Catholic ethos for non-Catholic staff
- Higher standards of teaching aligned with school values
- A broader talent pool of teachers equipped to work in Catholic schools
Use CPD not just to improve teaching — but to strengthen identity.
Local Catholic Educator Pools
Continuity staffing that protects your ethos
We help Catholic schools create bespoke local pools of supply teachers and support staff — all aligned with your values and trained to step in seamlessly.
What we offer:
- Carefully matched local supply staff who support the Catholic ethos
- Candidates pre-vetted, trained, and ready for short-notice cover
- “Continuity supply” model to reduce disruption and improve outcomes
Every educator who steps into your school should reflect its mission. We make sure they do.
Ready to recruit with confidence?
If you’re looking to grow your team with teachers and leaders who uphold the Catholic ethos, we’re ready to help.
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