Hazel Baxter

Governor at Longhill High School in Brighton. 16+ years experience in education recruitment for Hays.

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September is here, and for schools and education organisations that means making sure recruitment arrangements are ready for the new term.

If you still have questions about GCA compliance, Lot 1 or Lot 2, now is a good time to get them answered.

Randstad can help you und...

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Results season marks a new beginning for students, whether they are moving into employment or preparing to start university.

Our 2026 student support report found that 88% of disabled and neurodivergent students felt more confident applying for jobs and stayed motivated aft...

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September staffing plans can look settled until one school identifies an unfilled role.

At this point, MAT leaders need a clear route and practical support. Through RM6376 Lot 1, award without competition lets trusts appoint Randstad directly where GCA conditions are met.
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GCSE results day is always a proud moment for pupils, but today is also about celebrating the educators who make these milestones possible.

To all the brilliant teachers and supply staff who worked with Randstad this past year, thank you. The time, care and encouragement yo...

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Your classroom experience is needed for a new project working with the Incubator for Artificial Intelligence (iAI) and the Department for Education.

Randstad is recruiting experienced teachers to co-design AI tutoring tools, as part of our ambition to bring safe, proven and...

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As another academic year comes to a close, we want to express our sincere thanks to our dedicated tutors, school leaders, and local authority partners. Working hand-in-hand, your commitment continues to make a lasting difference to young lives nationwide.

Whether the pupils...

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[Hazel Baxter @hazelbaxter45]

Randstad is recruiting experienced teachers for a new project working with the Incubator for Artificial Intelligence (iAI) and the Department for Education.

This project is co-designing AI tutoring tools with teachers, as part of our ambition to bring... https://t.co/HhE0twMjuy

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As the school summer term draws to a close, Virtual School Heads and local authority leads face a familiar worry: ensuring children looked after do not lose academic momentum over the holiday. This long break can easily widen existing learning gaps and disrupt vital routines, ...

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In our latest video, our Director of Randstad Student Support, Anna Pylypczuk, shares vital headlines from our 2026 Student Support Insights Report, shaped by the lived experiences of 1,126 disabled and neurodivergent students.

The reality? Half of these students have consi...

[Hazel Baxter @hazelbaxter45]

In our latest video, our Director of Randstad Student Support, Anna Pylypczuk, shares vital headlines from our 2026 Student Support Insights Report, shaped by the lived experiences of 1,126 disabled and neurodivergent students.

The reality? Half of these students have consi...

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Navigating the complex landscape of education recruitment shouldn't mean compromising on peace of mind. For school and trust leaders the security of knowing that every single candidate in their classrooms is fully compliant, highly qualified, and vetted to the highest standard...

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I am really pleased to share some vital new sector research from our Randstad Student Support team.

They've just launched their 2026 Student Support Report, capturing the real-world university experiences of 1,126 disabled and neurodivergent students.

The insights show ...

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When tutors have the right tools, they can focus entirely on what matters most: the children and young people they support.

One of our educators recently shared:

"I absolutely love the Randstad Assessment Tool and think it is by far one of the most useful teaching supp...

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At the heart of every education recruitment strategy is a simple truth: everything we do must ultimately deliver a positive outcome for pupils. When you work with a trusted partner who really understands this it frees up your time to focus entirely on what matters most, teachi...

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As the term wraps up, many QTS-qualified teachers are reconsidering their work-life balance. If you love seeing pupils thrive but want an alternative to the classroom, your expertise is in demand.

At Randstad Tuition Services, we partner with over 145 local authorities and ...

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We recently partnered with Astrea Academy and the DfE through the GCA framework, and we're incredibly proud of the results.

Because we are an approved supplier on both Lot 1 and Lot 2, we have the flexibility to genuinely listen to our clients and deliver exactly what they...

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This Learning Disability Week, we're looking closely at what it actually takes to help these students thrive.

The data speaks for itself. In our upcoming 2026 Student Support Report, 87% of disabled and neurodivergent students stated that consistent, 1:1 specialist support ...

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We recently hosted a roundtable, bringing together trust leaders to discuss the future of education and the growing importance of the Government Commercial Agency (GCA) framework.

The biggest takeaway? A rigid, off-the-shelf approach simply doesn't work anymore. To deliver ...

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As the academic year draws to a close next month, local authorities face immediate commissioning pressures while simultaneously planning for summer and September.

Whether you need urgent alternative provision placements right now, targeted summer intervention programmes to ...