MEDIA HUB Employment RESOURCES

The education job market has evolved rapidly in recent years — and so have candidate expectations. In 2026, teachers, leaders and support staff are no longer looking for recruiters who simply forward CVs or chase vacancies. They expect expert guidance, transparency and genuine partnership.

From January through to early spring, schools have a unique opportunity to access a stronger talent pool, plan strategically and make better long-term appointments. Here’s why this period is so critical for education recruitment planning.

We work closely with Heads, Deputies, Business Managers, HR leaders and MAT executives every day, and we see first-hand the toll that constant responsibility can take. That’s why this Christmas break, we want to encourage you to switch off fully, recharge, and return in January with clarity and renewed energy.

# Curriculum and Assessment Review: A New Era for Education in England Last week, the Department for Education released its long-awaited * Curriculum and Assessment Review Final Report* —the first major overhaul of England’s curriculum, assessment, and qualifications system in more than a decade. The scale of change is significant, and its implications will be felt across every phase of education. Led by Professor Becky Francis CBE, the independent review brings together rese

It’s vital that school leaders, governors and practitioners are fully briefed on the upcoming changes from the Ofsted. These reforms will have significant implications not only for inspection readiness and school self-evaluation, but also for how the sector presents itself to stakeholders – including prospective staff who want to join a high-performing, improvement-minded team.

The 2024 Teacher Wellbeing Index by Education Support reported that 78% of teachers experienced stress in the past year, and over half reported symptoms of poor mental health.

The Year Ahead in Education: Trends to Watch in 2025–26. As schools and colleges across the UK prepare for the 2025–26 academic year, several emerging trends are poised to reshape the educational landscape. From policy reform and funding pressures to the rise of AI‑driven learning and evolving workforce needs, here’s what educators and stakeholders should watch closely.

Family-friendly leave is no longer a “nice to have”; it is a cornerstone of staff retention at a time when nearly half of teachers considering quitting cite the struggle to balance work and parenthood.  The good news is that the statutory framework has continued to evolve, and sector-specific agreements give schools real scope to support colleagues far beyond the legal minimum.