January Newsletter | Get Your Timetable Done!

Dear Subscribers

Hello, it’s a little late to say Happy New Year! Instead, I hope you’ve had a great start to the New Year, and the good news is, the days are starting to get a little longer.

Last week I attended the BETT Show and met with some great people, enjoyed the networking events and soaked up the latest ed-tech news and developments on offer. I reflect on this and look at how ESP can ensure we best serve schools sourcing candidates with the latest knowledge.

One of the more challenging tasks in schools is to create the timetable each year for the start of the next academic year in September. This is an area we have extensive expertise in and can support schools. Read on to find out more. 

As always, I include our latest jobs. Please be in touch if you are interested in any of these or you are thinking of moving jobs and would like a general informal discussion relating to technology, data or finance in education.

Best wishes

William Townsend

Managing Director

ESP Recruitment

wtownsend@esp-recruit.co.uk 

A Reflection on BETT 2025

Attending BETT 2025 was an invaluable experience for us and we really enjoyed being immersed in so many innovative ideas. The event showcases all the latest advancements in ed-tech, aligning with our mission to connect schools with top-tier IT, data, and finance professionals.

Critical topics such as AI integration, digital strategy, and cybersecurity were covered, all of which are increasingly relevant to the roles we recruit for. It is becoming more common to see these three areas of expertise being part of Job Descriptions and role advertisements. Candidates who make a point of learning these emerging technologies will stand out.

Engaging in sessions on these subjects enhanced our understanding of the evolving demands within schools, meaning we can better tailor our recruitment strategies to meet these needs.

Networking was also a significant highlight as always and we enjoyed the evening drinks! Connecting with hiring managers from schools and educational businesses is so important for us as is understanding their current challenges and staffing requirements. 

These conversations reinforced to me the importance of our specialised recruitment services, particularly in sourcing professionals adept in managing and implementing new technologies within education.

BETT also facilitated discussions with potential partners and clients for us, broadening our network within the education sector. The insights gained are invaluable as we continue to support schools in navigating the complexities of educational technology and developments like AI. BETT provided us with deeper insight and strengthened our connections with key stakeholders. 

See you there in 2026!

Our Expert Timetabling Service

Timetabling for Key Stage 3,4, and 5 students is one of the most complex challenges schools face each year. Balancing the student subject choices, teacher availability, and the constraints of the school week can feel like an overwhelming puzzle! 

If it is not handled correctly, this can lead to inefficiencies and stress for staff and students. Creating the timetable often ties up senior staff for weeks on end which is inefficient and can reduce their class contact time. 

To support schools with this challenging task, we offer a bespoke timetabling service that completely removes this burden from schools. 

Our expert consultants work closely with each school to design an optimised timetable that ensures every student gets their chosen subjects. At the same time, we maximize teaching resources and operational efficiency. Using specialist knowledge, advanced software, plus years of experience, we create a seamless schedule that works.

By outsourcing your timetabling to us, you can remove a significant headache. Senior leaders can focus on priorities, teachers can be confident that their workload is balanced, and students receive a timetable with their chosen subjects. 

If you, or someone you know, needs external timetabling support, please contact me for more information and we can support you through the process. 

https://www.esp-recruit.co.uk

If you are interested in any of the below, please let me know! In addition, we are looking for IT Project Managers in the London area and specialists in Health and Safety in Schools, any location. If either of these sound like you, let me know! 

IT MANAGER

Location: West London
Salary: £45-55K DoE
Contract: Permanent
 

Part Time It Engineer

Location: Central Manchester
Salary: £120-150 per day PAYE
Contract: 2 days a week, until 28th March 2025 initially
 

Senior IT Technician

Location: Hybrid – South East and South West London /Surrey borders
Salary: Up to £35800 +excellent benefits
Contract: Permanent

Bromcom Software Support

Location: London OR Remote
Salary: £30-40K pro rata
Contract: 3 to 4 months

IT Field Technician (1st/2nd Line)

Location: Somerset
Salary: £130 per day PAYE
Contract: Temp until the end of July 2025!
 

Get in touch if you are interested in these excellent roles.

+44 (0)20 8559 2077

info@esp-recruit.co.uk