At Step Teachers, we believe in more than just filling vacancies, we are committed to protecting and supporting our candidates. That’s why we’ve joined forces with JobsAware, the UK’s leading non-profit champion for safe, fair and transparent recruitment.
Who is JobsAware?
JobsAware is a not-for-profit organisation whose mission is to make the UK labour market safer. They provide free advice and support to job-seekers and workers who may have experienced scams, unfair working conditions, non-payment or other labour-market abuses. Their roots go back to a Metropolitan Police initiative to tackle fraudulent job adverts, and since 2021 they have grown into a trusted platform working alongside government, law-enforcement agencies and reputable recruitment providers.
By partnering with JobsAware, organisations commit to upholding a set of principles designed to increase transparency, protect workers, and support safe job-search practices. jobsaware.co.uk+1
Why Step Teachers Partners with JobsAware
As a recruitment agency specialising in roles across the education sector, from supply teaching and nursery assistants to permanent teaching positions, Step Teachers recognises the importance of ensuring a trustworthy, safe and supportive process for everyone involved.
By aligning with JobsAware, Step Teachers:
Affirms our commitment to ethical recruitment — ensuring that all job adverts, placements, and communications follow Best Practice guidelines designed to protect candidates.
Offers transparency and peace-of-mind to candidates — by directing them to a trusted resource (JobsAware) for advice on worker rights, reporting concerns, and understanding lawful working conditions.
Supports safeguarding across our supply chain — helping to prevent not just scams, but other labour abuses, and encouraging partners and subcontractors to uphold similar standards.
Contributes to broader labour-market integrity — by participating in a movement that works with government, enforcement bodies and other recruiters to share intelligence, highlight abuses, and inform policy.
What This Means for Candidates and Employers
For individuals registering with Step Teachers:
You join a recruitment agency that takes your welfare seriously. If you ever have concerns — for example about pay, working conditions, or suspicious job adverts — we encourage you to visit JobsAware and use their free support and reporting services.
Step Teachers provides Step Perks, an integrated benefits portal offering access to a GP, a Wellbeing Coach and additional resources once your first payslip has been processed.
All our job adverts, assignment offers, and communications reflect transparency and compliance, reducing the risk of scams or deceptive recruitment practices.
For schools and employers working with us:
Partnering with a recruiter aligned with JobsAware helps protect your organisation’s reputation. You can be confident that placements are legitimate, vetted, and managed ethically.
It demonstrates social responsibility: by choosing Step Teachers, you support ethical recruitment practices and contribute to industry-wide integrity.
Our Shared Vision
Together, Step Teachers and JobsAware stand for safe, fair, and transparent access to work. We believe that every candidate should have the right to honest job opportunities, clear information and protection against exploitation. As the labour-market continues to evolve, especially in sectors like education and early years, where supply staff, temporary roles and contract flexibility are common safeguarding worker rights has never been more important.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you’re looking for your next role in education, we invite you to explore our job board and register with Step Teachers today.