Good value for the quality and quantity of candidates received
Head, Newbridge Prep
Saved in recruitment costs
Increase in relevant applicants
Average cost per hire
Admin hours saved
Newbridge Prep is a well-respected independent preparatory school, committed to providing a high-quality learning environment that supports the educational and personal development of each child.
Like many schools in the independent sector, they often manage recruitment internally and need a cost-effective, efficient solution when it comes to hiring support staff.
Recruiting for wraparound care staff had become time-consuming and inefficient, especially with limited internal capacity and budget. The school faced a number of challenges:
Low volume of suitable candidates
Delays in hiring, which impacted staffing ratios
Difficulty managing multiple roles and adverts simultaneously
Poor quality applicants from previous job board attempts
Tight recruitment budgets common in the education sector
“Recruitment was taking too long and we weren’t seeing the quality or quantity of applicants we needed.”
Newbridge Prep turned to Ecruit’s Advertiser package—a simple, flat-fee recruitment solution that helped streamline their hiring process. The decision was driven by:
The value for money offered
The ability to advertise in a wide range of places, without managing each site manually
The opportunity to reach a larger pool of quality candidates within a short timeframe
“It offered good value and advertised in a wide range of places—which is exactly what we needed.”
The key role filled was for a Wrap Around Care staff member—an essential support role that requires a caring, dependable individual, often with childcare experience and availability for early mornings or late afternoons.
With Ecruit’s support, Newbridge was able to:
Launch the advert quickly, reaching thousands of candidates across major UK job boards
Receive around 25 applications, a significant improvement over previous campaigns
Shortlist 5 strong candidates for interview
Successfully hire the right person for the role
“We were really pleased with the quality of applicants this time. It was a noticeable step up from what we’d seen before.”
Ecruit’s Advertiser package delivered exactly what Newbridge Prep needed:
✅ Higher quality applicants
✅ Increased number of suitable candidates
✅ Simplified platform for reviewing and managing applications
✅ Successful hire made quickly and within budget
“Good value for the quality and quantity of candidates received.”
“High quality candidates and a good platform that was easy to use.”
Yes.
Newbridge Prep appreciated the broad visibility of the job ad, the ease of use of the platform, and the overall return on investment.
“We’d recommend Ecruit to other schools looking for an affordable way to get better quality applicants and advertise in more places without the admin.”
