Make your job advert attractive

By Catherine Smith2019-08-07T09:25:00

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What applicants needs to know

Teacher recruitment is at an all-time high. A study by Gatsby showed that between 2016 and 2017 there was an increase of nearly 16% in science teacher recruitment activity in England. So in this crowded market what should you do to make your job advertisement stand out, and what are prospective applicants looking for in a new school?

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