Business Details
33 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Education Recruitment Services
Protocol Education has been connecting exceptional education professionals with schools and nurseries across the UK since 1993. With a network of over 20,000 educators and 4,000 client institutions, we specialise in providing daily supply staff, long-term placements, and permanent recruitment solutions for early years, primary, secondary, and special educational needs settings. Our commitment to rigorous safeguarding standards, industry-leading technology, and continuous professional development through our CPD Academy ensures schools receive vetted, qualified professionals who meet the highest industry benchmarks.As a triple-accredited organisation holding ISO 9001, Investors in People, and REC Audited Status, we combine 31 years of sector expertise with innovative tools like our myProtocol Work app to deliver flexible staffing solutions. Our nationwide branch network operates from 7am daily, providing immediate support for emergency cover requirements while maintaining a partnership approach to complex workforce management challenges faced by multi-academy trusts and individual schools alike.
Services
Teacher Recruitment
Supply Staff
SEND Support
CPD Training
Safeguarding Checks
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We have 31 years of specialist education recruitment experience
- Our ISO 9001 certified quality management system ensures consistent standards
- We provide free CPD training through our online academy
- We operate 24/7 with immediate emergency cover availability
- Our local branch consultants offer tailored support from 7am daily
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
- Investors in People
- REC Audited Status
What people say
High standard staff
Constant work available
Professional support team
Timely payments ensured
Dedicated educators provided
Services
Teacher Recruitment
We specialise in connecting qualified teaching professionals with schools across all key stages. Our rigorous vetting process ensures educators meet strict safeguarding standards while our local consultants provide tailored matching based on teaching specialisms, location preferences, and career aspirations. With access to thousands of qualified candidates nationwide, we deliver both emergency cover and long-term placements.
SEND Support
Our specialist SEND division provides trained professionals for special educational needs settings and mainstream schools. We supply SEN teachers, learning support assistants, and behavioural mentors with specific qualifications in autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, and complex needs. All staff undergo enhanced DBS checks and receive ongoing training through our CPD Academy.
CPD Training
We offer accredited online training courses covering behaviour management, safeguarding, and special educational needs through our dedicated CPD Academy. Our free Thrive course develops classroom emotional regulation strategies while paid programmes lead to nationally recognised qualifications that enhance career progression for education professionals.
Safeguarding Checks
Our comprehensive safeguarding process includes enhanced DBS checks, reference verification, and mandatory training certifications. We maintain digital compliance records accessible through our online portal while ensuring all staff meet the Department for Education's statutory requirements for child protection and welfare.
myProtocol Work App
This mobile platform enables real-time job management for educators, featuring instant availability updates, shift acceptance, and digital timesheet submission. The app provides immediate access to payslips, training resources, and local branch contacts while allowing schools to make emergency bookings directly through the platform's integrated scheduling system.
People
Flora P
Operations Manager
With 31 years of industry experience, Flora leads our operational teams in delivering innovative recruitment solutions while maintaining the company's founding values of integrity and educational excellence across all client interactions.
Sarah
Recruitment Manager
Specialising in career progression pathways, Sarah manages our London recruitment team in connecting educators with suitable placements while championing professional development opportunities that align with individual career goals.
Questions
How quickly can you provide emergency teaching cover?
Our branches operate from 7am daily with immediate response to emergency cover requests through our myProtocol Staff app.
What qualifications do your SEND staff hold?
All SEND professionals have enhanced DBS checks and specialist training in autism, ADHD, and complex needs support.
Do you offer career progression opportunities?
We provide CPD training, leadership qualifications, and internal career pathways supported by our dedicated development programmes.
How are educators paid?
All staff receive weekly payments through PAYE with no umbrella companies or hidden fees using our transparent payroll system.
What areas do you cover?
We operate nationwide with local branches in major cities including London, Bristol, Sheffield, and Newcastle covering all UK regions.
Can schools manage bookings online?
Yes, our platform allows digital management of bookings, timesheets, safeguarding records, and invoicing through secure online portals.
