What do the September 2026 supply staff changes mean for teachers and support staff?

What is changing in September 2026? 

The Department for Education's approach to supply staffing is encouraging schools and multi-academy trusts (MATs) to work through approved frameworks when sourcing temporary staff. Framework suppliers must meet strict standards around quality, safeguarding, compliance and service delivery.  

In practice, this means many schools and trusts may increasingly choose framework-approved partners when booking supply staff. 

What this could mean for educators like you:  

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What is a framework-approved supplier? 

A framework-approved supplier is a recruitment partner that has successfully met a range of quality, compliance and safeguarding standards. These frameworks help schools and trusts access staffing support with confidence.  

Teaching Personnel is an approved supplier on both the Government Commercial Agency (GCA) Framework and the Value Match framework. This means schools and trusts can continue to access our network of teachers and support staff through trusted procurement routes.  

For educators, this helps ensure you're connected to schools and trusts that choose to recruit through framework-approved providers.

Why does this matter? 

While these changes are aimed at schools and trusts, they may influence how temporary roles are filled and where opportunities are advertised. 

Whether you're looking for day-to-day supply, long-term placements or your next permanent role, staying connected to a framework-approved partner can help keep your options open.  

Benefits of registering with Teaching Personnel:

What if you're already registered with another agency? 

There's no need to make any immediate changes. Schools and trusts will continue to make their own staffing decisions, and many educators successfully work with more than one agency. 

However, as framework use becomes more common, registering with a framework-approved supplier can help ensure you have access to the broadest possible range of opportunities.  

What should you do next? 

Preparing for September doesn't need to be complicated. 

A few simple steps can help: 

Looking ahead to September 

The supply market is evolving, but one thing remains the same: schools need great educators. 

At Teaching Personnel, we're here to support your journey, whether you're looking for flexible supply work, long-term placements or your next permanent opportunity. As schools and trusts adapt to the September 2026 changes, we'll continue connecting educators with the schools that need them most.