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Use this service to check a teacher’s record before they start working for your school, college, teacher supply agency, or other organisation.
Eligible chemistry, computing, mathematics and physics teachers can apply for targeted retention incentive payments from 2 March 2026 until 31 May 2026.
Check if a new employee can work with children while you wait for Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.
A framework to support trainee and early career teacher development.
Check what you need to do to employ teachers who are non-UK citizens.
Eligible biology, chemistry, physics, computing and languages teachers can claim back student loan repayments from 2 March 2026 until 31 May 2026.
Guidance for appropriate bodies, headteachers, school staff and governing bodies.
Statutory guidance for schools about employing staff who have been disqualified from providing childcare.
How accredited initial teacher training (ITT) providers can recruit trainees who are not UK or Irish nationals.
Guidance for schools on appraisal and capability policies.
Guidance for managing staff and employment issues.
Use this service to list a teaching job at your school and view the jobs you have already listed.
Get help and support from system leaders to improve your school.
Statutory guidance on NQT inductions that started before 1 September 2021.
A guide to help governors and trustees make effective decisions when recruiting and selecting headteachers and other school leaders.
How schools and academy trusts can carry out workforce and resource planning.
Guidance on the roles and responsibilities of appropriate bodies in the induction of early career teachers.
How schools can get value for money, avoid fees and find local agencies who complete thorough background and safeguarding checks.
Guidance explaining what facility time is and the Department for Education's expectations for schools managing facility time.
Updated non-statutory guidance for employers and staff who want to make arrangements for flexible working.
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