How To Cope with Monday’s Extreme Heat Wave

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[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text] This upcoming Monday, an extreme heat wave is expected to blast the UK, with temperatures soaring to 36 degrees. Many are beginning to fret with media outlets declaring it a national emergency. This is the first…

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Leadership Lessons We Can Learn from Boris Johnson’s Resignation

Boris Johnson's Resignation

[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text] This morning, the news announced Boris Johnson’s resignation after 50 members of his government resigned. How Boris Johnson’s Resignation Happened Boris Johnson plans to serve as prime minister until autumn to grant time to whoever shall…

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How supply teaching can benefit Early Career Teachers

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[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text] There are many ways short-term supply teaching can benefit an Early Career Teacher (ECT) career journey. Temporary supply teaching allows you to gain experience whilst having support from your chosen recruitment agency when preparing for your…

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How To Get a Job in Higher Education

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[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text] So, you’re looking for a new job in higher education? You’re in the right place! Many job seekers are turning towards Higher Education, as there are plenty of benefits to working in this job sector! Our…

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Is a four-day working week a reality for the UK sectors in the future?

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[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text] The 2019 pandemic has irreversibly changed numerous UK job sectors,  forcing companies to change their hiring strategy. The practice of remote working was heavily enforced – virtual meetings and working from home becoming the norm. So…

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Changes to Education Sector as Student Finance Reform Hits Students

Balfor UK Education Recruitment Hiring Students

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Wolf Run for Acorns Children’s Hospice

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Lifting new Grammar School Ban benefits children in poorer areas

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[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text] It is currently illegal to open a new grammar school for children in England – which was enforced in 1998 by Conservative Prime Minister, Tony Blair.   With only 163 grammar schools existing in England, it…

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Schools urged to adopt Post-Covid Recovery Scheme

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[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text] Post Covid-19, the government shortly introduced a recovery scheme for schools across the UK. What is the post-covid recovery scheme for schools? This scheme is focused on providing extra support to students whose education has been…

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Balfor Education: Promoting from Within

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[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_gallery type=”parallax_image_grid” images=”22504,22506″][vc_column_text]Balfor Education is promoting from within! Two members from the Balfor team have been promoted this month, congratulations to Rebecca and Hayley!    Rebecca and Hayley were both Education Talent Acquisition Consultants, who have now…

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