Case Study: How EducoHire Helped CBSE School in Surat Streamline Hiring and Improve Teacher Quality

The Challenge:

CBSE School in Surat was facing significant challenges in attracting and hiring qualified teachers. Their internal recruitment process was proving inefficient, leading to:

• High Time-to-Hire: Vacancies remained open for an average of 16-24 weeks, disrupting classroom learning and increasing the burden on existing staff.

  
  

• Limited Applicant Pool: Traditional job postings yielded a limited number of applicants, many of whom lacked the specific qualifications or experience the school required.

  
  

• Administrative Overload: School administrators were spending a disproportionate amount of time on recruitment tasks, diverting them from their core responsibilities.

  
  

• Difficulty in finding teachers specializing in specific subjects like STEM, Robotics and Coding

"We were struggling to find qualified candidates in a timely manner," says, Principal of CBSE School". "The recruitment process was taking too much time away from our core focus: educating our students."

EducoHire's Solution:

School partnered with EducoHire to streamline their recruitment process and improve the quality of their teacher hires. EducoHire provided a comprehensive solution encompassing:

• Detailed Needs Assessment: EducoHire worked closely with School] to gain a deep understanding of their specific recruitment requirements, including desired qualifications, teaching philosophy, and school culture. This involved in-depth consultations with the principal and department heads

  
  

• Targeted Sourcing: Leveraging its extensive network of education professionals and advanced sourcing techniques, EducoHire identified and engaged with highly qualified candidates, including those not actively seeking employment. This included proactive outreach to candidates with specific certifications

  
  

• Rigorous Screening: EducoHire conducted thorough screening of all candidates, including resume reviews, initial phone screenings, and in-depth interviews to assess their qualifications, experience, and cultural fit. This process behavioral interviewing techniques

  
  

• Interview Coordination: EducoHire managed the entire interview process, scheduling interviews between candidates and the school's management team, providing candidates with all the necessary information, and gathering feedback after each interview.

  
  

• Onboarding Assistance: EducoHire assisted School with the onboarding process, ensuring a smooth transition for new hires and helping them integrate into the school community. [Optional: Give a specific example of how they helped with onboarding.

The Results:

By partnering with EducoHire, School achieved significant improvements in its recruitment process and teacher quality:

• Reduced Time-to-Hire by 50% The average time-to-hire decreased from 12-16 weeks to 6-8 weeks, allowing the school to fill vacancies more quickly and minimize disruption to students. 

  
  

• Increased Applicant Pool by 200%:  EducoHire's targeted sourcing efforts significantly expanded the pool of qualified candidates, giving the school a wider selection to choose from. 

  
  

• Improved Teacher Retention Rate by 25%: By focusing on cultural fit and identifying candidates who were truly passionate about education, EducoHire helped School Nam] improve its teacher retention rate. 

  
  

• Freed up administrator time by 10-12 hours per week, allowing them to focus on strategic initiatives.

“EducoHire’s expertise in education recruitment was invaluable. They not only filled our vacancies quickly, but they also helped us find teachers who are a great fit for our school culture. Our new hires are passionate and dedicated, and we're already seeing a positive impact in the classroom.”

Conclusion:

EducoHire's comprehensive recruitment solutions helped School overcome its staffing challenges, improve the quality of its teacher hires, and create a more stable and supportive learning environment for its students.

By understanding the unique needs of the education sector and employing a data-driven approach to recruitment, EducoHire is committed to helping schools like School attract and retain top talent.

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