Teachers Workline - A New Generation Teachers Workline is a significant success story of recent years - indeed it would not be exaggerating to say that they are spearheading a new generation of teaching agencies that reach beyond the ethics and methods of the old 'body shifters', to provide a service that builds partnerships with schools and LEAs, whilst giving a high priority to teachers' career development.Teachers Workline (TWL) provides supply and permanent teachers to primary and secondary schools, and nursery nurses to kindergartens. 

It is part of Recruitment Solutions Group, a substantial, highly respected organisation that focuses exclusively on recruitment for the public sector. A Real Difference Mike Adams, Group Development Director, explains what makes TWL's service so distinctive in a crowded sector."I think that if I had to name one single reason why TWL has enjoyed such high levels of success it would be that we understand who our end users are - I don't mean the schools we deal with, or LEAs, but children. 

Emphasising that point is a key part of our company ethos, with the result that all our relationships are built on empathy and understanding. Recognition of this critical fact helps TWL consultants to recognise their responsibilities - they can see where the exposure is, and keep it in the forefront of their minds. If a teacher doesn't turn up, there will be a class without teaching - the consequences of doing your job badly in education sector recruitment are serious."Quality ConsultantsTWL's fundamental aim is to help clients maintain good standards of education by providing high quality teachers. To that end, they employ experienced, professional consultants - some of the best in the business. Many have a teaching background, and all have an excellent understanding of the education sector, so they can offer informed advice to candidates and clients alike. 

They appreciate that attracting and retaining the best teachers is at the core of an excellent service and that to do so they must offer a personal service and have genuine concern for teachers' careers in the long term. Attracting Teachers Exceptional sourcing skills lie at the heart of TWL's ability to provide a consistent flow of teachers in this challenging market. They maintain a substantial database of candidates sourced from targeted advertising, their website and through word of mouth. They also attract candidates through their two London offices, regional offices and most importantly, their overseas offices in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. The latter provide a comprehensive service to high quality teachers wishing to gain experience in the UK, helping candidates with everything from visas to UK accommodation. 

Retaining Teachers Teachers working with TWL can choose from an impressive range of teaching placements, which ensures that their priorities, whether for local work or flexible hours, are frequently realised. They go to great lengths to offer an outstanding package of benefits to teachers, so excellent rates are earned on an experience based points scale and are paid twice weekly. Additional benefits include referral bonuses and a Continuous Professional Development scheme, designed to help teachers enhance their skills and keep up to date with new developments in the profession.

Overseas teachers receive specific training to familiarise them with UK practices. On the lighter side, TWL's renowned social events give everyone a chance to relax and get to know each other better. Diligent Vetting Clients can be totally confident that all our candidates have been interviewed in person. In this sensitive sector, TWL's checking procedures are consistently rigorous, including:

• General application form
• Three references
• DfEE when necessary
• Department of Health
• Qualifications
• Health screening
• Proof of identity
• Free police checks
• Immigration status

If any of the above reveal an anomaly, such as gaps in employment, they will investigate until fully satisfied. As a result, TWL clients are supplied with teachers whose uniformly high standards are demonstrated from their punctuality on the first day, to their handover on the last. For more
information please visit our website: www.teachers-workline.co.uk