Our Education Careers Fairs bring together Catholic schools, colleges, and training providers to connect with talented teachers, support staff, and those exploring a career in education.
Why Exhibit?
This is your opportunity to:
Recruit top talent – Meet teachers, teaching assistants, and support staff ready for their next role.
Showcase your opportunities – Promote vacancies and career pathways in your school, MAT, or college.
Engage future educators – Inspire attendees considering teacher training or support roles.
Network with peers – Join other Catholic education leaders and training providers.
What’s Included?
Number of tables as per your package to promote your school/MAT/college – decorate it to reflect your ethos.
Each exhibitor can display one floor-based roll-up banner. (More if on a CMAT package up to a maximum of two).
Free on-site car parking for one car from each organisation.
Networking breakfast and welcome talk at 10:20 am.
Event opens to attendees at 11:00 am.
Pricing
Catholic Recruitment members receive 25% discount.
20% Early bird Discount to non-members if booked before the following deadlines.
Package | Cost |
|---|---|
Catholic Individual schools x 1 Table | £225.00 Early bird £180.00 |
Catholic Individual schools x 1 Table - Catholic Recruitment member –25% | £168.75 |
Catholic Colleges x 1 Table | £360.00 Early bird £288.00 |
Catholic Colleges x 1 Table - Catholic Recruitment member –25% | £270.00 |
Training providers x1 Table | £360.00 Early bird £288.00 |
Catholic Multi Acadamy Trusts (CMATs) | Cost |
CMATs - 1-20 schools x 1 Tables | £500.00 Early bird £400.00 |
CMATs - 1-20 schools x 1 Table - Catholic Recruitment member –25% | £375.00 |
CMATs - 21-35 schools x 1 Table | £700.00 Early bird £560.00 |
CMATs -21-35 schools x 1 Table - Catholic Recruitment member –25% | £525.00 |
CMATs - 36 -50 schools x 2 Tables | £900 Early bird £720.00 |
CMATs - 36 -50 schools x 2 Tables- Catholic Recruitment member –25% | £675.00 |
CMATs - 51 -65 schools x 2 Tables | £1170.00 Early bird £936.00 |
CMATs - 51 -65 schools - x 2 Tables Catholic Recruitment member –25% | £877.50 |
Early bird Discount Booking Deadlines
- London: Friday, 25 September 2026
- Manchester: Friday, 27 November 2026
- Birmingham: Friday, 18 December 2026
Booking Deadlines
- London: Wednesday, 14 October 2026
- Manchester: Wednesday, 16 December 2026
- Birmingham: Wednesday, 13 January 2027
Boost Your Visibility
Once confirmed, we’ll feature your logo on our website and marketing materials. You’ll also receive a promotional toolkit to help spread the word via newsletters, your website, and social media.
Pathways Rooms – Inspire and Inform
At each careers fair, we host two dedicated Pathways Rooms running a series of short, interactive presentations throughout the day. These sessions are designed to support attendees in taking their next step into training or employment. We expect participating schools and colleges to offer a presentation or workshop in our Pathway Rooms.
Why get involved?
Delivering a Pathways session is a fantastic way to:
Showcase your school, college, or MAT as an employer of choice
Share expertise and practical advice with potential candidates
Build connections with individuals actively seeking opportunities
Session Format:
Duration: 20 minutes per session
Structure: A short presentation followed by time for questions
Audience: Attendees interested in teaching, support roles, or training pathways
Suggested Topics:
Unlock your confidence before applying for a job
Supercharge your employability skills
Become a teaching assistant
Your path to becoming a teacher
Supporting pupils with special educational needs
From volunteer to professional: Steps into a career in education
Benefits for Exhibitors:
Increase visibility and interest in your vacancies
Position your organisation as a thought leader
Engage directly with motivated candidates
Taster Sessions – Bring Your School to Life
Schools and colleges can also offer taster sessions, inviting attendees to visit your setting for a supervised tour, meet staff, and learn about vacancies. Exhibitors who offer taster sessions typically see higher application rates. This is your chance to demystify working in a Catholic school and make a lasting impression.
Be Part of Something Bigger
This event is a flagship initiative by Catholic Recruitment, created to inspire and attract talented teachers and dedicated support staff who share a passion for shaping the future of children and young people in Catholic schools and colleges.
Don’t miss your chance to connect with them. Secure your exhibitor space today!
Public Liability Insurance Requirement
All exhibitors must have their own Public Liability Insurance to cover potential risks such as visitor injuries (e.g., slips or trips at your stand) and equipment damage.
Please ensure a copy of your insurance certificate is sent to careers.fair@catholicrecruitment.uk no later than 7 days before the event.
| Exibitors Timetable | |
|---|---|
| 09.00 am | Exhibitors Access. |
| 09.00 - 10.20 am | Exhibitors setting up. |
| 10.20 - 10.50 am | Networking breakfast for delegates and exhibitors. |
| 11.00 am - 3.00 pm | Show Hours: Public entry and exit times. |
| 3.00 pm - 4.00 pm | Exhibitors takedown and leave. |