Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Reliant Education (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to safeguarding the privacy of our candidates, clients, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

By using our website, submitting an application, or engaging with our services, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect and process the following types of personal data:

2.1 Candidate Information (Educators and Job Seekers)

Full name, contact details (email, phone number, address)

CV, employment history, qualifications, and references

DBS check and safeguarding information (where applicable)

Right-to-work documentation

Preferences for job roles and locations

Any other information provided voluntarily

2.2 Client Information (Schools and Educational Institutions)

Name, job title, and contact details

School or organisation details

Staffing requirements and contractual agreements

2.3 Website Visitors

IP address, browser type, and browsing behaviour

Cookies and tracking technologies (see our Cookie Policy)

Communication preferences

3. How We Use Your Data

We process personal data for the following purposes:

Recruitment Services: To match candidates with suitable job opportunities in schools.

Compliance and Safeguarding: To verify candidates’ eligibility, qualifications, and right to work.

Client Support: To provide recruitment solutions tailored to schools’ needs.

Marketing Communications: To inform you about relevant job opportunities, events, and services (you can opt out at any time).

Website Improvement: To analyse website performance and enhance user experience.

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

4. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

We rely on the following lawful bases under the UK GDPR for processing personal data:

Contractual Necessity: Processing required for employment placement or service agreements.

Legal Obligation: Compliance with safeguarding, employment, and right-to-work laws.

Legitimate Interests: Recruitment-related communication and business operations.

Consent: For marketing communications (users can withdraw consent at any time).

5. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We may share your data with:

Schools and educational institutions for recruitment purposes.

Background screening and compliance check providers.

Legal or regulatory authorities where required by law.

IT service providers who support our website and systems.

We ensure that all third-party providers comply with data protection regulations and process your data securely.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil our legal and operational requirements:

Candidate records: Up to 2 years from last engagement unless otherwise required by law.

Client records: Retained for the duration of the partnership and up to 6 years for compliance purposes.

Website data: Retained for 12 months for analytical and security purposes.

Data is securely deleted when no longer required.

7. Your Data Protection Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right to Access – Request a copy of your personal data.

Right to Rectification – Correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.

Right to Erasure – Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations).

Right to Restriction – Limit how we process your data.

Right to Data Portability – Request a transfer of your data to another provider.

Right to Object – Opt out of certain processing activities, including marketing.

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below.

8. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including:

Secure encryption and access controls.

Regular data audits and staff training.

Compliance with industry security standards.

Despite these measures, no online system is 100% secure, and we encourage you to take precautions when sharing personal data online.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyse website performance. By using our site, you consent to the use of cookies. You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings.

For more details, see our Cookie Policy.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Revised” date. We recommend reviewing this policy regularly to stay informed.

11. Contact Us

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us:

📍 Reliant Education
54b Broadway, Peterborough, United Kingdom, PE1 1SB

📧 Email: info@relianteducationltd.co.uk
📞 Phone: 01733 307057

If you are not satisfied with how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): www.ico.org.uk.

Last Updated: 3rd February 2025

This Privacy Policy ensures full compliance with UK GDPR and industry standards, providing transparency and security for all users.