About Us - Monarch

Get to know Monarch Education

Recruitment Driven, Classroom Focused. Quite simply, what we do and why do it. This is who we are and we believe this tagline encapsulates the meaning of Monarch Education.

As we rediscover our brand, our vision never changed – to be the education recruitment company most admired for its people. 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

2000

Monarch Education was formed – initially based in Birmingham and covering only the West Midlands

2001

Monarch Education expands to cover the Black Country

2002

Monarch Education expands to cover Coventry/ Warwickshire

September 2008

Manchester Office opened

September 2010

Bristol Office was opened

September 2017

AWS was created incorporating the Monarch Education and CER Education brands

June 2018

AWS appointed as a CCS provider across Lot 1 & Lot 2 of the first CCS Framework iteration

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…

The secret life of a working mum – Kelly

What was my idea of being a working mum before I became one? Did I think I’d wear power suits to do the school run? Did I think I’d join the PTA and have time to bake cakes after work? ABSOLUTELY!

Career progression within recruitment – Sophy’s story

There are always opportunities just around the corner and little did Sophy know that working in a factory whilst studying at university, was the start of a very successful career in recruitment.

Building a future workforce through Apprenticeships

Monarch Education is striving to build the future with apprenticeships. Our apprentices work across different teams to understand all functions across the business.

National Apprenticeship Week

National Apprenticeship Week brings together businesses and apprentices across the country to shine a light on the positive impact that apprenticeships make to individuals, businesses and the wider economy.

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

Monarch appoints Mental Health First Aiders

At Monarch, we believe everyone’s mental health is just as important as their physical health. As part of our commitment to our employees’ wellbeing, we have appointed Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our organisation to provide support to individuals who are experiencing poor mental health and/ or emotional distress.

Monarch Education donates to local NHS charity

Monarch Education has presented £4700 to Your Trust Charity as a thank you to the staff on Ward D12 of Birmingham City Hospital’s Haematology Department.

Monarch awarded as a Tuition Partner on NTP

Monarch, part of Affinity Workforce Solutions (AWS), is delighted to announce we are an approved tuition partner on the National Tutoring Programme (NTP).

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.

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