clients

Beacon Education provides school staff to primary and secondary schools in Essex and Kent.

Whether you need someone for the day, a whole term or on a permanent contract we can help you!

We make every effort to match the right candidate to your specified role by listening to what your school needs and wants. We aim to build long lasting relationships with our schools and professionalism is at the heart of all we do. 

Beacon Education will keep you up-to-date with staff availability and will monitor progress and ensure that expectations are being met. Every school we work with is important to us and we value every contact.

Safeguarding is key and it is vital that the teachers we send you are properly qualified and compliant with current safeguarding requirements. We follow the REC compliance guidance making sure we do business the right way. From September 2026, Beacon Education has been selected as a supplier on the Department for Educations mandated GCA Framework RM6376, supporting schools, trusts and academies with compliant supply staffing solutions. Government Commercial Agency (GCA) is the UK’s central commercial and procurement organisation, connecting public and private sectors to achieve the best outcomes for the UK and its citizens. GCA uses its commercial expertise to create a simpler procurement experience that redirects valuable resources into essential public services – creating value for the nation. 

Lot 1, RM6367 Framework supports the provision of:

  • Supply Teachers (qualified and unqualified)

  • Teaching Assistants and SEN support staff

  • Cover Supervisors and other education support roles

  • Temporary, fixed-term and permanent staffing solutions

  • Headteachers and senior leaders

  • Admin, clerical, finance, IT, maintenance, caterers, cleaners and drivers

    Benefits to schools:

  • Cost efficiency: the framework introduces caps on supplier fees, helping schools manage budgets.

  • Quality Assurance: the new framework aims to address unacceptable practices and excessive supplier margins ensuring that schools receive quality staff and services.

  • Transparency: the GCA framework promotes transparency in procurement, allowing schools to see the full cost breakdown of agency staff.

  • Compliance: By using the GCA framework, schools can ensure compliance with the Procurement Act 2023, which is essential for public sector procurement. 

  • Access to Suppliers: The framework provides access to a range of accredited suppliers, ensuring that schools can find suitable agencies that meet their staffing needs. 


    These benefits contribute to a more efficient and effective education system, allowing schools to focus on providing quality education to their students.

Please contact us with the name of the school, email address and phone number and we’ll get back to you ASAP.

“I always receive a friendly, efficient and  reliable  service from Beacon. They will do their best for me whenever I call, including evenings and weekends. I have been so satisfied with Beacon that I have used them exclusively. 

  • HR Manager, Woodlands School - Basildon.