Privacy Policy

Last updated: 20/04/2026

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you interact with our education recruitment services. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring your data is handled responsibly, transparently, and in line with UK data protection laws, including the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

 

1. Who We Are

We are a recruitment agency specialising in permanent roles within the education sector. We collect and process personal data to match candidates with suitable opportunities and to support schools, colleges, and other education providers with their staffing needs.

If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact us at:

info@oliversimmons.com 

71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ

 

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following information:

For Candidates:

  • Name and contact details

  • CV, employment history, qualifications, and skills

  • Right‑to‑work documentation

  • References and safeguarding information

  • Notes from interviews or conversations

  • Any additional information you choose to share with us

For Clients (Schools/Colleges):

  • Contact names and job titles

  • Work email addresses and phone numbers

  • Details about vacancies and staffing requirements

  • Feedback on candidates

Website Data:

  • Contact form submissions

  • Cookies and usage data (e.g., pages visited, device type, IP address)

 

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

  • Provide recruitment services

  • Match candidates with suitable permanent roles

  • Communicate with you about opportunities or staffing needs

  • Carry out compliance and safeguarding checks

  • Maintain accurate internal records

  • Improve our website and services

  • Meet legal or regulatory obligations

We only use your information when we have a lawful basis to do so, such as consent, legitimate interest, or legal requirement.

 

4. How We Store and Protect Your Data

We store your information securely using appropriate technical and organisational measures to prevent unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. Only authorised team members have access to your data, and we retain information only for as long as necessary for recruitment, legal, or safeguarding purposes.

 

5. Sharing Your Information

We may share your data with:

  • Schools, colleges, and education providers (with your consent)

  • Background check or safeguarding partners

  • Technology providers who support our systems (e.g., CRM or email services)

We never sell your data. We only share information when necessary and always with appropriate safeguards in place.

 

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Request corrections to inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your data (in certain circumstances)

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Object to certain types of processing

  • Request data portability

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@oliversimmons.com

 

7. Cookies & Website Tracking

Our website may use cookies to improve user experience and analyse website performance. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies if you prefer.

 

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

 

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:

info@oliversimmons.com

71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ