Why Working with an Agency Can Save Schools Time and Money
Why Working with an Agency Can Save Schools Time and Money
Hiring the right supply or permanent teacher quickly is vital — but the process can often feel like a drain on time, budget, and admin resources. At Mana Education, we’ve spent over 15 years helping schools like yours find quality educators without the excessive fees or hassle.
Here’s how working with a specialist agency like ours could actually save you money and simplify your staffing needs.
Mana Education - The Agency That Doesn't Hide Their Margin!
💷 The Cost Myth: Agencies = Expensive?
Not with us.
Here’s a real-world example (correct for 24-25) from one of our recent supply placements:
| Cost Breakdown | Amount (£) |
|---|---|
| Teacher Pay | £170.00 |
| Employer NI | £25.50 |
| Apprenticeship Levy | £0.85 |
| Pension Contribution | £5.10 |
| Payroll & Finance Fees | £9.34 |
| Total Cost | £210.79 |
| Charge Rate to School | £245.79 |
| Mana Education Margin | £35.00 |
Compare that to hiring the same teacher directly through your school — approx. £234.57 when you include Employer NI and Teachers’ Pension.
📉 Difference? Just £11.22.
For that small margin, we handle all the admin, risk, and hassle.
⏱️ Time-Saving = Budget Saving
Recruiting and vetting staff takes time. So does managing sickness cover, performance issues, and compliance.
Mana Education handles all of this, including:
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Reference checks
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Enhanced DBS
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Safeguarding training
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Payroll, invoicing, credit control
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Cover for sickness or underperformance
✅ That’s not just admin off your plate — that’s cost avoidance in HR, compliance, and time lost to classroom disruption.
🤝 Transparent, Not Transactional
We don’t believe in hidden margins or overpriced fees.
We work with schools as partners, not just providers. That means:
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Transparent rates
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Fair pay for teachers (so they stay longer and perform better)
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CCS approved & REC Education Audited – so you know we’re compliant
👩🏫 A Better Supply Experience
Whether you need:
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A day-to-day supply teacher
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A maternity cover TA
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A long-term science teacher
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A permanent Head of Department
We can help — quickly, affordably, and without cutting corners.
💬 What Schools Say
Schools love our:
✅ Speed of service
✅ Quality of candidates
✅ Fair pricing
✅ No-pressure, no-hidden-fees ethos
📞 Let’s Talk
If you’re currently using an agency, there’s a good chance you’re overpaying.
Let us show you how we can save your school money — and deliver better recruitment in the process.
Call: 0800 0 255 144
Email: alistair@manaeducation.co.uk
Visit: www.manaeducation.co.uk
Final Thoughts
Budgets are tight. But the right recruitment partner can save your school more than just money. It can save time, stress, and deliver happier staff and better pupil outcomes.
Partner with Mana Education — because every penny, and every person, matters.
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