Our Work with Mowbray Education Trust

Client Profile

Mowbray Education Trust is a family of schools dedicated to providing children with a first-class education.

Based in Leicestershire and beyond, this Multi-Academy Trust includes 9 schools and supports pupils throughout their educational journey, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to thrive and make a positive impact on society.

Recognising that empowering staff is key to supporting pupils, the trust is deeply committed to creating an environment where educators can excel, enabling them to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children.

We are not only a recruitment partner - we deliver a holistic approach to support the Trust as a whole and go above the ‘norms’ of what you would usually expect from a recruitment company. We see ourselves as an extension of the schools we support. Here is an overview of how we support each Trust on the MSP model.

Dedicated Account Management and Staff Support

Each Trust has a dedicated Account Manager and a wider team to implement the process and ensure everything is in place to attract you the top talent whilst supporting the Trust with any day-to-day operations. As there is a single point of contact for each Trust- we ensure that we have a full and thorough understanding of each school’s unique needs- ensuring quick response times, tailored solutions and consistent support.

Rigorous Compliance and Safeguarding Protocols

Ensuring the safety and well-being of students is Smile Education’s top priority. Every candidate undergoes a rigorous compliance process that includes enhanced DBS checks, thorough reference verification, and regular safeguarding training. We are APSCO compliant and our most recent annual audit recognised our outstanding work with a 99.6% score, and we have consistently achieved over 99.5% each year.

Cost-Saving Measures through the CCS Framework

By operating under the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Framework, Smile Education helps the Trust access high-quality staffing solutions at competitive rates. This framework ensures transparency and cost-efficiency, enabling schools to maximise their budgets without compromising on quality.

Dual-Branded Campaigns for Talent Attraction

Smile collaborates closely with the Trust on dual-branded recruitment campaigns. These campaigns highlight the Trust’s values and culture, positioning it as an employer of choice for educators across the region.

Technology-Driven- Reporting and Transparency

Smile leverages cutting-edge technology to provide the Trust with detailed reporting and real-time insights into staffing operations.

Results

Increased success rate

Achieved 100% fulfilment rate on all supply needs across the trust- 406.5 days filled.

Savings

Experienced 16% savings on their recruitment- day to day and long term roles, over £2000 saved in one half term!

Enhanced Brand Positioning

Strengthened the MATs brand and engagement - attracting top talent for the Trust.

Conclusion

Cost Savings: Achieved an average 16% reduction in recruitment costs through streamlined processes and the CCS framework.
Time-to-Hire: Reduced time-to-fill urgent vacancies to an average of 5–7 minutes, minimising disruptions.
Compliance Rates: Maintained 100% compliance rate, ensuring full adherence to safeguarding standards.
Candidate Quality: Over 95% of candidates received positive feedback from school leadership.