Free for All Registered Candidates

Develop. Grow.
Succeed. Together.

At MAT Recruitment, we’re committed to helping our supply staff grow, succeed, and make a lasting impact in every classroom. That’s why we offer a range of free CPD and training opportunities for all registered candidates.

Why does training matter?

Consistency and confidence are key to providing and supporting successful teaching. Through our targeted CPD, supply staff learn how to create positive learning climates, manage behaviour effectively, and deliver lessons that meet national expectations for quality teaching.

Each module is built around the Teachers’ Standards set out by the Department for Education, supporting educators to maintain professional excellence — no matter how short or long their placement. Our training also aligns with the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework, helping schools meet inspection requirements by ensuring all teaching staff contribute consistently to pupil progress and wellbeing.

Safeguarding compliance

All staff must complete Safeguarding before working in any education setting — aligned with KCSIE.

DfE and Ofsted aligned

All modules are developed in line with DfE and Ofsted expectations for continuing professional development.

Online and flexible

Training is delivered online as downloadable materials and pre-recorded webinars — complete at your own pace.

Completely free

All training modules are provided free of charge to every candidate registered with MAT Recruitment.

Our latest courses

All modules cover key areas that make a real difference in schools — for supply staff and candidates of every experience level.

Mandatory
Safeguarding Training

Aligned with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). All staff must complete and pass this module before working in any education setting.

Required for all
Assessment
Assessment Training

Develop effective strategies to assess pupil progress, provide meaningful feedback, and support learning outcomes across all key stages.

Behaviour
Climate for Learning

Learn how to create a positive learning climate and manage behaviour effectively — enabling better focus and engagement in every classroom.

Inclusion
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Promotes equality and diversity in education, covering inclusive practice, cultural awareness, and supporting every learner regardless of background.

Planning
Lesson Planning

How to plan and deliver engaging lessons for small groups — structuring objectives, activities, and assessment to maximise pupil progress.

Compliance
Prevent Duty Training

Understand your responsibilities under the Prevent duty and how to recognise and respond to signs of radicalisation in educational settings.

Safeguarding
FGM Awareness Training

Raises awareness of female genital mutilation as a safeguarding issue — understanding legal duties, recognising signs, and knowing how to respond.

Join MAT Recruitment to access all courses free.

Register today and unlock our full CPD library — at no cost to you.