National Supply Pool FAQs
Most frequent questions and answers
The National Supply Pool is an innovative platform designed to connect schools with qualified supply teachers and teaching assistants across the UK. It streamlines the process of finding and hiring supply staff, ensuring that schools can quickly and efficiently fill temporary teaching positions.
Schools can register by visiting our website and completing a simple registration form. Once registered, schools can post job vacancies, view available supply staff profiles, and manage their hiring needs through our user-friendly platform.
Supply teachers and teaching assistants can join by creating an account on our website. They will need to complete a detailed profile, upload their qualifications and experience, and undergo a vetting process to ensure they meet our standards.
he National Supply Pool offers several benefits to schools, including:
- Quick Access: Schools can quickly find and hire qualified supply staff to cover absences.
- Cost Savings: Reduces reliance on expensive supply teaching agencies, leading to cost savings.
- Quality Assurance: Ensures that all supply staff meet rigorous vetting and qualification standards.
- Flexibility: Offers flexible hiring options for both short-term and long-term needs.
Our vetting process includes:
- Identity Verification: Checking official documents to verify identity.
- Qualification Checks: Verifying educational qualifications and teaching credentials.
- Background Checks: Conducting enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks.
- References: Collecting and verifying professional references from previous employers.
The National Supply Pool uses an advanced matching algorithm to pair supply staff with suitable job vacancies based on their qualifications, experience, and availability. Schools can also search for specific candidates and view detailed profiles before making a hiring decision.
Yes, supply staff can set their availability and preferences within their profiles. They can choose to work in specific regions, select preferred subjects or key stages, and indicate their availability for short-term or long-term assignments.
Our dedicated support team is available to assist both supply staff and schools with any questions or issues. We offer training resources, professional development opportunities, and a customer support hotline to ensure a smooth and efficient experience. Please email admin@nationalsupplypool.com for any queries.
There are no upfront costs for supply staff to join the National Supply Pool. Schools may incur a nominal fee for posting job vacancies and accessing our database of qualified supply staff. Detailed pricing information is available on our website.
To get started, visit our website at nationalsupplypool.com and register as a school or supply staff member. Follow the simple steps to complete your profile, and you’ll be ready to start using the National Supply Pool to meet your supply teaching needs.