Schools Plus provides a variety of cover for schools citywide.  Our aim is to meet the individual needs of Birmingham schools by offering a high quality, non-profit making cover service, with the security and guarantees that only the Local Authority can give.

The safeguarding and welfare of children is paramount to our recruitment process.  We have many experienced teachers, all recruited to the highest standards.  Checks include:

• Detailed scrutiny of application forms to ensure consistency, highlight discrepancies and account for breaks in service, qualification checks, etc
• References checked in detail and available prior to interviews
• Enhanced Disclosure and List 99
• A formal face to face interview
• Medical clearance
• Identity checks
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Qualification checks

Schools Plus will not place a teacher unless all checks have been received and are completely satisfactory.

All teachers have recent experience/knowledge of the curriculum area or key stage in which they are placed as well as being up to date with current classroom teaching practice.  Schools Plus teachers follow regular professional development and have access to resources and support.

Looking To Join Schools Plus

Schools Plus is continually looking to recruit quality teachers that work to high standards.  If you are a qualified teacher with recent experience and are interested in working on a supply basis, Schools Plus has a variety of full time /part time placements, long term or short term.

Benefits For Teachers

• Payment according to Teachers Pay and Conditions.  Download the up to date list of supply teacher pay dates.

• Access to continued professional development.

• The facility to contribute to the teachers pensions scheme.

• Access to resources.

All teachers must be registered with the General Teaching Council For England.

For further information please contact:
schoolsplus@birmingham.gov.uk or telephone Joanne Porter on 0121 303 3925.