GCA Supply Teachers Framework Provider

Philosophy Education is an approved supplier on the GCA Supply Teachers Framework, providing academies, trusts and schools with a fully compliant and fully vetted route to supply staffing, in line with updates to the DfE academies handbook from September 2026.

A trusted framework route for schools

Working with Philosophy Education through the GCA framework ensures academies and trust schools benefit from:

  • A fully approved and compliant supply staffing route
  • Simplified procurement and reduced administration
  • Safeguarding and vetting carried out to framework standards
  • Fast access to reliable, pre-screened education staff
  • A straightforward and audit-ready booking process

London-based education specialists

Philosophy Education is a London specialist education recruitment agency with a centrally based team focused on schools across London and the surrounding areas. Our consultants work exclusively within education, giving us a strong understanding of local school needs and access to an established network of teachers and education support staff.

REC accredited and fully compliant

Philosophy Education is REC Education Audited, ensuring all staff provided are recruited and vetted to the highest standards. This underpins our approach to quality, safeguarding, and compliance.
It ensures all placements are managed in line with best practice, including:

  • Safer recruitment and safeguarding checks
  • Right-to-work and compliance verification
  • Ethical recruitment standards
  • Ongoing quality assurance processes

Immediate access to supply staff

With framework approval in place and a strong London candidate network, we are able to support schools with immediate supply requirements across:

  • Primary schools
  • Secondary schools
  • SEN and specialist settings
  • Non-classroom-based school support staff