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Get to know CER Education

Helping educate the next generation. Quite simply, what we do and why do it. This is who we are and we believe this tagline encapsulates the meaning of CER Education.

As we rediscover our brand, our vision never changed – putting people at the centre of everything we do. We challenge the status quo of recruitment agencies every day and want to show that we aren’t a corporate faceless organisation, but rather a company that wants to build authentic and long-lasting relationships.

From early years to further education, SEN to leaders in education, our experienced teams specialise in making sure every school, academy, college, nursery or free school has the temporary and permanent staff it needs to give their students the education they deserve.

Our Journey So Far

September 2017

Capita became CER Education

April 2017

Officially opened the CER Darlington branch

September 2019

The country’s first CCS Managed Service Provision was signed with Northern Education Trust

July 2020

CER signed the country’s second and third MSPs with Advance Learning Partnership & Nicholas Postgate Catholic Education Trust

July 2021

CER signed up 3 new MAT’s into CCS MSP’s – Tudhoe Learning Trust, Extol Academy Trust & Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust

June 2022

Education Village Academy Trust is the latest MAT to sign up for an MSP with CER – our first MSP to include SEND provisions

Work for us

We are forever expanding and are always seeking committed and driven individuals to join our team. Regardless of experience, we can offer an intense training and development programme, covering all aspects of education recruitment and help carve a successful and rewarding career.

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A closer look into working with us…

A Career with CER

Working in recruitment can lead to so many career routes. Whether you continue to build your desk, work in compliance, move into business development or take on managerial responsibilities, recruitment can open the door to opportunities.

The Road to Recruitment

In the recruitment industry, there are so many opportunities for our consultants to progress and forge a long and successful career. With the right drive and the passion to learn, you can unlock your potential and help support candidates find their perfect roles.

Learning at work week

Learning at work week is a unique annual event to recognise the importance of continual learning and development in the workplace.

Affinity Zero

This year, Affinity Workforce and its brands made a commitment to reduce its carbon footprint and become a more sustainable business.

We have partnered with Greener Energy Futures and TEMWA Carbon Balance, to reduce and offset our carbon emissions to protect communities across the world, who are severely impacted by climate change.

In 2022, Affinity Workforce has donated more than £5,000 to Temwa Carbon Balance to plant 4,120 trees and offset the 412 tonnes of carbon it produced.

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Celebrating The Good Times

Every year, we celebrate the achievements of the business at our annual education conference. This is a chance for all of the companies across the business to come together and congratulate one another on the successes of the last year.

This is the most anticipated event of the year and this year will be no different! Countless awards, business highlights and A HUGE after party!

Proud moments in the business

CER appoints Mental Health First Aiders

At CER we believe everyone’s mental health is just as important as their physical health.

CER X Affinity Workforce Hadrian’s Wall Walk

Two employees from CER raised more than £1000 for our Charity of the Year, Temwa by completing the Hadrian’s Wall Walk challenge.

Affinity launches mission to reduce carbon emissions

Affinity Workforce Solutions (AWS) has launched a brand new campaign – Affinity Zero, to help protect communities across the globe by reducing its carbon footprint.