EP309 | The 7AM Rush: The fast-paced world of education recruitment with Suzie Butler
Discover how Philosophy Education transforms school staffing with fast-paced solutions and why education recruitment is unlike any other sector. In this episode of the Talent Matters Podcast, Dave Jenkins chats with Suzie Butler, Communications Director at Philosophy Education. Suzie dives into the unique challenges of education recruitment, including starting work at 7 a.m., meeting the urgent demands of schools, and navigating the growing need for teaching assistants in the post-pandemic era. You’ll learn how Philosophy Education balances high-pressure operations, supports candidates with tailored training, and embraces innovative strategies like SEO and job board advertising to find the best talent for schools. Suzie also shares her journey from teacher to recruiter and why she’s passionate about making a difference in the education sector. If you’ve ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of school staffing, this is the episode for you! Want to dive deeper? Read the full article here: https://wave-rs.co.uk/resources/podcast/talent-matters/ep309-the-7am-rush-the-fast-paced-world-of-education-recruitment-w-suzie-butler/ Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction to Suzie Butler & Philosophy Education 2:04 - How education recruitment works 6:32 - The fast-paced morning rush in education recruitment 10:08 - Challenges of recruiting teaching assistants 16:48 - Suzie’s journey from teacher to recruiter 22:04 - The impact of SEO and digital strategies in education recruitment 29:53 - Why LinkedIn isn’t a primary tool in education recruitment 36:29 - Where most candidates come from today 42:02 - The growing demand for support staff in schools 46:59 - The importance of in-office collaboration in education recruitment 50:42 - Final thoughts & the evolving role of recruitment in education
