The Harmony Trust, a multi-academy trust (MAT) overseeing several schools, faced ongoing challenges in sourcing skilled and reliable site staff. Traditional recruitment methods often fell short in supplying candidates with the right mix of skills within efficient timescales.
The Harmony Trust approached TIB Services, the UK’s only specialist provider of school site staffing. Unlike general recruitment agencies, we exclusively focus on supplying capable, reliable, and proactive school caretakers and estates staff—many of whom come from backgrounds in the military, emergency services, engineering, and trades.
All TIB candidates are pre-vetted to KCSIE standards with an Enhanced DBS check before starting a placement. Additionally, they receive comprehensive training in compliance, safeguarding, and health & safety, ensuring they can make an immediate positive impact from day one.
According to Tom Gaffney, Senior Site Manager at The Harmony Trust, TIB’s approach has been a game-changer. His highlights include: