We have three main types of work available:
• Leading our open or Inhouse training courses, click here for a person specification
• Interim appointments for senior and middle leaders and managers
click here for a person specification
• Consultancy for schools and local authorities click here for a person specification
You may opt to register for all three strands if you wish.
We have a list of our present needs in the ‘Current Vacancies’ section
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How does your interview procedure work?
Your cv will be screened by one of our academic team members on receipt. You
will then be advised of the outcome (via email) of the next steps in becoming
one of our associates. The final strand of our recruitment process will be to
meet with you in person. Our national meetings normally occur once every term or
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What’s involved in being a trainer, or placed in a permanent or interim position?
We have prepared person specifications covering the requirements we have of our trainers and interim managers. Please refer to these for a more detailed understanding of what is involved. |
What kind of experience do I need?
Again, if you refer to our
person specifications this should give you sufficient guidance. Our training is mainly for the workforces in primary, secondary and special schools and from FE colleges. Our interim appointments cover all key stages and local authorities nationwide.
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Do I need to give up my job?
Most people would find it very challenging to combine a full-time job with training, due to the ad hoc nature of the work. We would advise that only people who are currently, or are considering going, freelance or have a highly flexible job consider training.
Key questions we will ask you include: how many days do you have available to work freelance; how much flexibility do you have to change existing arrangements; and, how much notice do you require?
Obviously, you will not be able to combine a full-time interim role with a full-time job. However, our clients
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What does going freelance entail?
The decision to go freelance is a big one for anybody, and depends in the main on your personal circumstances and whether you feel the risk is worth the potential reward.
You are advised to seek professional
guidance (for instance, from an accountant or an experienced freelancer) about
making the move and the steps to take
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How often can you give me work?
Leading training courses, fulfilling interim appointments and doing consultancy are freelance occupations – you must be relatively free and flexible to work and travel as needed. Because the work is freelance and occasional, we advise you never to rely on Creative Education as your sole source of income. Indeed, we prefer our associates to have a wide range of experiences as this helps keep
them at the cutting edge of education.
For trainers, one key factor will be the range of courses you are able to
deliver and the locations you can travel to within a day. A high proportion of applicants are usually able to teach a number of
generic titles and topics, but we are always on the look out for subject
specialists or those with an ‘in demand' specialism (NB recently taught or familiar with latest curriculum). To view what we are
recruiting for at the moment, please refer to our current vacancies page. |
How much will I get paid?
Our trainers are paid a day rate of £250 for open courses, or £300 for inhouse
training. This is exclusive of travel and accommodation (which we arrange on
your behalf) and expenses (which are reimbursed via your invoice with receipts).
Our rates for permanent and interim appointments are more variable, and will
depend on your qualifications and experience, and the remit of the post and the
budget-holder. Creative Education works hard with every client and candidate to
ensure both parties meet their optimum goals. |
Will I have to travel?
Most likely, yes. Our training sessions are run in open venues
(hotels/conference facilities) across the country and the number of locations
you are able to travel to will influence the amount of work you are likely to be
offered from us.
Our current venues are in London, Southampton, Cardiff, Birmingham, Liverpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle. We
also deliver inhouse training across the country and sometimes overseas.
For our interim and permanent appointments there are no geographical
restrictions. You may opt to apply for a post outside of a reasonable commuting
distance from home, therefore accommodation near the school or local authority
may be a necessity and will be factored into the overall budget.
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What tools and materials will you provide me with on the training day?
We undertake all the operational arrangements for your training day to make the
whole process as smooth as possible.
We will book and pay for your travel and, where necessary, your overnight
accommodation. Expenses can also be claimed for car travel and subsistence.
In advance of the course date you will receive a full set of supporting
materials from our central database. A full set of printed materials for you and
your delegates are couriered to the course venue and will be waiting for you on
arrival. Equipment such as flipcharts, LCD projectors, video recorders and any
other supporting equipment will be provided. Laptops, however, are not provided
and should be part of your staple kit as a self-employed individual.
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What else will I need to have or know to make me operational?
Our two preferred methods to contact you are via email and mobile telephone;
therefore, you must be available via both. You will need to be proficient with
these and other technologies in order, for example, to send back contracts of
work, request travel arrangements and use our supporting materials (including
use of a digital projector).
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Can I shadow one of your courses before I deliver my first one?
Once you have been approved by our interview procedure we can make
arrangements for you to spend a day shadowing one of our more experienced
lecturers on their course. This opportunity will only be offered to you at the point where you have been contracted to deliver your first course and upon reccomendation by us.
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I’m retired but would quite like to return to the education sector – am I eligible?
Yes, provided you have kept up-to-date with, for instance, the National
Curriculum and current best practice in your specialism.
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I have a suggestion for a potential course that is not onyour website – what do I do?
We are always interested to hear new ideas for courses. Once you have been
successfully interviewed and regularly train for us, you are free to suggest as many or as few courses as
you wish.
Please contact the Leadership Recruitment team for more information.
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I’m a teacher from outside the UK: do you help people find placements in the UK?
Not at present, but it is something that may become available in the future. |
I’m interested in working abroad; do you have
any opportunities?
Occasionally, yes, but these are very much on an ad hoc basis. However, we
are pursuing a number of lines of enquiry for this work so please refer to ‘International Opportunities’
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