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Providing quality supply staff to schools
www.kirklees.gov.uk/kss
Kirklees Supply Service
We became operational in September 2004, at the request of Kirklees
schools with the support and backing of headteachers, unions and local
authority officers to provide supply teachers to schools. Since then this
service has grown and we are now able to provide 1:1 tutors, administrative
assistants and exam invigilators.
Supply staff have an essential role to play in the life of a school. In today's
fast moving educational world of both local and national initiatives, well
informed and knowledgeable supply staff are vital for maintaining continuity
and consistency within all aspect of the school life.
Our mission
We aim to deliver recruitment solutions for schools by providing a reliable
and fast acting service at value for money, where quality is the focus.
We understand the requirements of schools and teachers—but don’t just
take our word for it:
“KSS is the only agency we work with and whom we trust. Their approach in
all areas is highly professional. All contact is polite, efficient but friendly and
assuring. KSS always keep us informed of every step along the way, whether
this is for a short or long term placement. I would not go anywhere else.”
Dawn Horton, Headteacher—Hillside Primary
“Punctual, prepared and effective”
Christine Kirkton, Headteacher—Thurstonland Endowed First
“KSS is an efficient service, always there when I call for cover at 7am and
90% of the time they will have the name of a supply teacher to me within 20
minutes.” Ian Jones, Teacher—Earlsheaton Technology College
“I have been using their service exclusively for a number of years now and,
with the emphasis on safeguarding, feel confident that the security of our
children is a priority. The staff respond quickly, are always pleasant and
helpful, and do their utmost to locate supply staff, even at a moment’s
notice.” Julie Wright, Bursar—Birkenshaw Middle
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Providing quality supply staff to schools
We can supply:
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qualified teachers
1:1 tutors
administrative assistants
exam invigilators
Qualified teachers
We have a dedicated team of good quality, local teachers who can act quickly
to cover your absence needs. We will match the right schools with the right
teachers so that we can find the best teacher possible to cover for short term
or maternity leave, long term sickness absence etc.
We have teachers and NQT’s looking for long term placements. We are able
to place teachers for 1, 2 or 3 terms. It is quick, easy and a real saving for
schools in both time and cost. It saves headteachers the worry and expense
of advertising and recruitment and all staff registered with us are guaranteed
to have had all the necessary pre-employment checks.
Our teachers benefit from being paid at teachers pay and conditions and by
having the opportunity to contribute to the teachers pension scheme.
1:1 tutors
We have teachers available to carry out 1:1 tuition. All 1:1 tutors have
attended the local authority’s training for tutors course, they have also been
provided with guidance documents to support them.
Administrative assistants
We have a team of administrative assistants many of whom have attended
Integris and/or SIMS training and have previous experience of working in or
with schools. With the information schools provide we can find the right level
of experience you require to fill your vacancy.
Exam invigilators
We have many exam invigilators on the register who have been fully briefed
on the invigilation of exams. Many of our exam invigilators have years of
experience in supervising exams. All exam invigilators are provided with the
Joint Council for Qualification guidance; Instructions for conducting exams.
Tel: 01484 225083—860 5083
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The service you can you expect from us
Bespoke
We are an efficient, dynamic and friendly team who can act quickly to cover a
last minute absence. We offer a bespoke service tailored to meet your needs
and deliver you the best service possible. We believe in the personal touch
when dealing with all our schools, teachers and support staff.
One call
You only need to make one call and we’ll do the rest.
Safeguarding checks
We guarantee that all necessary pre employment checks are carried out prior
to anyone being placed in school. This will also enable you to complete your
single, central record for DCSF Guide “Safeguarding Children and Safer
Recruitment in Education.”
Prior to any placement in school we will send you written confirmation of:
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clearance by the CRB’s Disclosure Service
List 99
GTC
health
identity (all KSS supply staff are issued with identity cards)
visa's/rights to work (overseas candidates only)
qualifications
References.
Note: All pre employment checks are carried out with no cost to yourselves or
supply staff.
Pay and conditions
All our staff are paid in line with the Statutory School Teacher Pay and
Conditions or single status grading for support staff.
Success
99% was our success rate for placements made during the academic year
2009/10.
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Providing quality supply staff to schools
CPD
We offer regular and relevant training and development opportunities to our
teachers and support staff, supporting their continued professional
development.
Booksplus resources
KSS have joined forces with booksplus to help supply teachers deliver a
quality teaching experience when on a placement. Booksplus are offering the
use of their curriculum support boxes, objects and artefacts free of charge to
all supply teachers and NQT’s who are placed in schools for one week or
more.
Quality assurance guaranteed
We are fully committed to quality assurance and we are responsive to all
feedback. New practices and procedures are in place to ensure that our
supply staff are highly effective and fully prepared and briefed before their
placement with your school.
We ensure this by:
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Our induction service—making the process more streamlined. Our
staff take a full brief from schools and ensure our supply staff are
provided with this information before their placement.
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Our thorough and structured interview process with a senior manager
who has extensive school knowledge and an understanding of what
schools need. Unsuitable applicants will be refused interview.
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Acting upon all feedback quickly.
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Only assigning teaching staff within their key stage expertise.
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Encouraging all our supply teachers to write detailed feedback for the
returning teacher, ensuring teaching continuity.
Tel: 01484 225083—860 5083
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What you can expect from our supply staff
All our supply staff are competent, committed and enthusiastic.
We ask supply teachers to:
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Make contact with the school before their placement wherever
possible.
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Arrive early to familiarise themselves with the school and its
surroundings and to meet the rest of the staff for guidance where
appropriate.
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Arrive at school dressed appropriately.
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Ask for help and advice from other staff in school to ensure they
carry our their role to the best of their ability.
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Behave in a professional manner at all times.
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Ensure notes and feedback are left for the returning teacher at the
end of each day.
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Arrive at school fully briefed with a full lesson plan for the right key
stage.
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Long term supply teachers to take part in all
aspects of the school day as though they
were a substantive member of staff.
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Mark any work in line with the
schools policy and practice.
Providing quality supply staff to schools
Follow up/feedback
We will keep in regular contact with schools to ensure our high standards
are being met and you are fully satisfied. This will also allow us to address
your future supply needs.
Equality and diversity
Kirklees Council is committed to equality and diversity and the Equality and
Diversity Policy is crucial to the way the authority operates its working
practices, service delivery and relationships with the local communities and
partner organisations. As part of the recruitment process, all supply staff
agree to support our Equality and Diversity Policy and the policies and
procedures of the schools in which they are placed. This ensures that our
supply staff promote equality of learning, irrespective of race, religion,
gender, sexual orientation, disability or culture.
Health and Safety Policy
In fulfilment of its duty under Section 2 of the Health and Safety at Work Act
1974, the authority continues to take all reasonable steps to safeguard the
health, safety and welfare of all its employees and workers. All our supply
staff agree to take reasonable care of themselves and of other people who
may be affected by their acts or omissions at work.
Environment Policy
As part of the recruitment process, all our supply staff agree to work for
the authority in compliance with the Environmental Policy and corporate
and service specific EMAS procedures at all times.
Tel: 01484 225083—860 5083
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Opening hours 7am-6pm Monday to Friday
(9am-5pm during school holidays)
Tel: 860 5083 or 01484 225083
Email: [email protected]
www.kirklees.gov.uk/kss
www.kirklees.gov.uk/kss