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21st December 2017
Term Dates 2018 – 2019
Please find detailed below term dates published by Birmingham City Council for 2018 – 2019. 1. School Year 2017 – 2018 a. Autumn Term 2017(1) Term Ends: Friday 22 December 2017 b. Spring Term 2018(1) Term Starts: Monday 8 January 2018(2) Half Term: Monday 19 February 2018 – Friday 23 February 2018(3) Term Ends: Thursday […]
Read more11th October 2017
Autumn Newsletter 2017
Statistical evidence does indicate that September is the quietest month in the supply calendar, though this half term has had an especially slow start. The foundation of supply is the principle of flexibility. Whilst everyone has a different experience and journey, flexibility is at its core. For individual professionals, supply can mean experiencing new schools, […]
Read more7th September 2017
ESL – Preferred Supplier of Agency Staff to Birmingham City Council Schools
We are thrilled to be able to confirm that we have been selected as a preferred supplier of agency staff to Birmingham City Council Schools. Our tender for the Provision of Agency Workers for Schools was a lengthy, rigorous process and we are delighted to have been awarded a contract. We have been recognised […]
Read more12th July 2017
Recruitment Talent
Since our inception in 1994, we have used our time wisely, and whilst we remain Birmingham’s Best Supply Secret we are a true talent magnet, passionate about working with the best teaching talent and schools throughout the region. We are committed to deliver to prospective and existing schools, team members and pupils a long term […]
Read more26th May 2017
Happy Summer Half Term Holidays
Happy Half Term Holidays We would like to take this opportunity to wish all our supply team members, client schools and all pupils a very enjoyable Summer half term break. We really hope this beautiful weather continues. The offices will close on the evening of the 26 May 2017 at 7pm and re-open on 30 […]
Read more12th April 2017
EASTER HOLIDAYS
Happy Easter Holidays We would like to take this opportunity to wish all our supply team members, client schools and all pupils a very enjoyable Easter break. The offices will close on: Thursday 13 April Friday 14 April Monday 17 April Tuesday 18 April On the following dates the office will operate between 9.00am and […]
Read more15th March 2017
ESL & Supply Team Members – Tax Relationship
We were recently asked a question about the tax relationship between ESL and Supply Team Members in light of recent changes to IR35 tax legislation. For clarity ALL ESL team members are paid using a traditional PAYE model and as such IR35 does not apply. For clarity, the supply chain is as follows: End […]
Read more7th February 2017
Safer Internet Day – 7th February 2017
Safer Internet Day: 7th February 2017 – Be the Change: Unite for a better internet Safer Internet Day 2017 is taking place globally today, on the 7th February, with the theme “Be the change:Unite for a better internet”. This is coordinated in the UK by the UK Safer Internet Centre, the celebration sees hundreds of […]
Read more19th January 2017
ESL Partnership with the Church of England
ESL Partnership with Diocese Education Team of the Church of England “Every child matters to God” ESL are thrilled to be able to introduce ourselves as a strategic partner and preferred supplier of Qualified Supply Teachers and Teaching Assistants for the Church of England in Birmingham. Why ESL were chosen? shares, supports […]
Read more29th November 2016
NASUWT Circular – Finance Bill 2016
As a consequence of a NASUWT Circular entitled “Travel Expenses and Tax: Changes Affecting Supply Teachers”, we have received a number of enquiries from both team members and client schools related to the potential long term risks associated with the passage of the Finance Bill 2016. The Finance Bill 2016 will enable the Government to […]
Read more28th October 2016
#TeamESL Fundraising News
Fundraising News We are really pleased to advise that #TeamESL, Jonathan and Lucy, from the ESL office team successfully completed the Birmingham Half Marathon on Sunday 16th October. We were delighted with our finish times of 2.02 hrs and 2.09 hrs and those aching legs so worth it knowing we have raised £925 (£1,130 with […]
Read more5th October 2016
Fabulous Feedback
Fabulous feedback from a current supply team member: KP wrote “Firstly, I would like to take this opportunity to say that I have thoroughly enjoyed working for ESL and will continue to do so. Since I joined ESL in 2014, I have always felt that I am part of that ESL family. Everyone in the […]
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