Primary Schools
We are lucky to have worked with hundreds of primary schools and know that each one is different.
Our aim is to help our partner schools to find the right teachers and support staff on a daily, long term and permanent basis.
Primary School Recruitment That Delivers
Our Primary team recruit teachers and support staff in EYFS, KS1 and KS2 within a mainstream setting. we know that working with Primary schools is unique to any other phase.
The specialist team will spend time getting to know your school and understanding the specific requirements to make the right match for your pupils’ needs. Whether it is for one-day cover, specialist SEN support, or a permanent role, our team can help you to find the right education professional.
At Dunbar Education, we understand that recruiting for Primary schools is unlike any other phase in education. The early years of a child’s school journey require not only academic expertise but care, creativity, and a strong understanding of child development. Our specialist Primary team works exclusively with primary schools and settings across EYFS, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2. We recruit for teaching and support roles in both mainstream schools and those with integrated SEN provisions, ensuring you have access to experienced, well-vetted professionals who can make an immediate impact in your classrooms.
Whether you’re looking for someone to provide daily cover, fill a long-term gap, or join your staff on a permanent basis, we take the time to understand your school’s culture, vision, and specific staffing requirements. Every placement is about more than just filling a vacancy — it’s about finding the right fit for your pupils and team.
Why Schools Choose Dunbar Education
Our Primary consultants focus solely on Primary education. This specialisation means they understand the curriculum, staffing challenges, and compliance needs unique to your setting. From managing phased returns and SEND support to permanent recruitment and PPA cover, we provide responsive and informed support whenever you need it.
We are proud to be APSCo Compliance+ accredited, which means we exceed the statutory requirements for safeguarding and vetting. We are also a named supplier on the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Framework, offering schools and trusts transparency, value, and confidence in our service.
Let’s Talk About Your School’s Needs
Whether you’re looking for your next permanent teacher, need short-term support in EYFS, or want to discuss long-term strategic hiring, we’re here to help.
Contact your local consultant today to discuss how we can support your school — quickly, compliantly, and with care
Roles we recruit for:
Our Primary team recruit for the below positions:
ECTs, Class Teachers, SENCo Posts, TLR & SLT Roles, SEN Specialists, Teaching Assistants, HLTAs
Types of Contract:
Day2Day Supply, Part-Time Posts, Long Term Supply, Fixed Term Contracts, Temp-to-Perm, Permanent Posts
Roles we recruit for :
We work with Primary schools across EYFS, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2 to recruit a wide range of teaching and classroom support professionals. Our experienced consultants ensure every candidate is carefully matched based on your school’s specific needs.
We recruit for:
Early Career Teachers (ECTs), experienced Class Teachers, SENCo posts, TLR roles, Senior Leadership Team positions, SEN specialists, Teaching Assistants, and Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs).
Types of Contract:
We understand that flexibility is key. That’s why we offer staffing solutions across a variety of contract types to suit your school’s evolving needs.
Day-to-day supply, part-time roles, long-term assignments, fixed-term contracts, temp-to-perm transitions, and permanent placements
Compliance:
We are registered members of the Recruitment and Employment Federation (REC) and follow the strictest of compliance procedures, outlined by both the REC Education and Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidelines.
At Dunbar Education, we have a dedicated compliance team who are responsible for ensuring that all of our candidates are fully vetted and compliance in line with our safer recruitment and safeguarding policies.
Compliance for Day2Day & Long Term Assignments
For all assignments where Dunbar Education acts as the employment business(1), we will carry out the below checks:
• Candidate Interview/Registration
• Verified 5 Year Career History
• Enhanced DBS Certificate through Dunbar Education or on Update Service
• Overseas Police Checks
• Identity checks
• Prohibition and sanction checks
• Referencing
• Proof of address check
• Change of name check
• Qualification check
• Right to Work check
• Medical fitness to work check
(1) An employment business provides staff who are not employed by the hirer but who are seconded or supplied to a client employer
Compliance for Direct Placements
For all direct placements where Dunbar Education acts as the employment agency(2), we will carry out the below checks:
• Overseas Police Checks
• Identity checks
• Prohibition and sanction checks
• Referencing
• Qualification check
• Right to Work check
(2) An employment agency is one that provides staff who are then employed by the client employer.
For more information please read our Safer Recruitment Policy and our Safeguarding Policy found in the footer.
Compliance & Safer Recruitment
At Dunbar Education, safeguarding is not just a requirement — it’s a responsibility we take seriously.
We are proud to be registered members of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and adhere to the strictest compliance procedures, as outlined by both the REC Education framework and the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidelines.
Our dedicated in-house compliance team ensures that every candidate we place has been fully vetted and cleared in line with our safer recruitment and safeguarding policies. Whether we are supporting your school with short-term supply or permanent placements, you can be confident that every candidate has undergone rigorous checks before being introduced to you.
Compliance for Day-to-Day & Long-Term Assignments
When Dunbar Education is acting as the employment business — typically for daily supply and long-term temporary roles — we carry out a full suite of pre-employment checks, including:
- A face-to-face or virtual interview and formal registration
- Verification of the candidate’s five-year career history
- An Enhanced DBS Certificate, either through us or registered on the Update Service
Overseas police checks (where applicable) - Full identity verification and right to work checks
- Sanction and prohibition checks, including barred lists
- Two verified references, including most recent school or employer
Proof of address and any change of name history - Verification of qualifications relevant to the role
- Confirmation of medical fitness to work in an education setting.
As an employment business, we supply fully vetted staff who are employed by us and supplied to your school on a temporary basis.
Compliance for Permanent & Direct Placements
When we act as an employment agency — typically for permanent or fixed-term direct placements — we ensure that candidates have been thoroughly screened and checked prior to their introduction. This includes:
- Identity and right to work verification
- Overseas police checks (if applicable)
- Qualification verification
- Prohibition and sanction checks
- Full referencing from previous roles
In these placements, the candidate will be employed directly by your school or trust, following successful interview and offer.
Our Commitment to Safer Recruitment
Every school and setting deserves to feel confident that their staffing partner takes safeguarding as seriously as they do. At Dunbar Education, we continually review and strengthen our internal procedures to reflect updated statutory guidance, and we work in partnership with our schools to support compliance at every stage of the process.
For more details, you can access our Safer Recruitment Policy and Safeguarding Policy via the links in the footer of this site.
If you have any questions about our compliance procedures or would like to speak to a member of our compliance team, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
