Specialist education recruitment agency funding
Are you ready to boost your education recruitment agency’s success?
Look no further than RFS Academix Funding – the perfect combination of RFS Evolve funding and tailored education sector recruitment services.
Benefit from cutting-edge solutions, expert support, and exclusive features designed to take your education agency to new heights.
RFS Academix at a glance
RFS Academix Funding offers a singular, powerful solution that seamlessly integrates tailored expertise, cutting-edge technology, candidate development and a seasoned team experienced in the nuances of educational recruitment.
RFS Evolve funding
Experience the full suite of RFS Evolve financing facility and back-office services. From seamless payroll management to efficient invoicing and vigilant credit control, RFS Academix ensures your agency’s financial backbone remains robust and reliable.
Innovative technology
Stay ahead with our integration of the state-of-the-art ‘Dancerace’ banking system. Embrace the future of recruitment finance with user-friendly technology platforms that redefine efficiency and convenience.
Expert guidance
Benefit from the support of an experienced team dedicated to supporting your recruitment business. With RFS Academix, you’re not just getting a service – you’re gaining a strategic partner invested in your success. We want to build lasting partnerships and be a key part of your agency’s growth story.
A full suite of e-learning materials for candidates
Access an E-Learning platform featuring an essential collection of CPD courses. Make sure you are always supplying fully compliant and ready to work candidates.
FCSA & SafeRec accredited umbrella payroll
Umbrella payroll through our sister company, QPS, offers a hassle-free payroll solution for temporary and contract workers, backed by both FCSA and SafeRec accreditations.
Fully responsive recruitment website
Enjoy an inclusive bespoke hosted website for your business, courtesy of recruitment marketing specialists, APEX. Showcase your agency’s unique strengths and services with a website that stands out in the digital landscape.
RFS Evolve is our flexible funding solution that allows agencies to fund their invoices on their own terms.
More than just funding – and unlike a high street bank offering – RFS Evolve offers more attentive, recruitment-specific funding, inclusive of key back office services, and in many cases acts as a genuine extension to your agency’s business.
RFS Evolve at a glance:
- Manage your own risk profile
- Cost effective funding
- No hidden charges
- Extensive management information
- Support from education recruitment specialists
Access essential E-learning courses and CPD
In partnership with Academize, experts in delivering professional development, we offer a full suite of courses, suitable for a range of roles within the education sector, to suit your candidates’ needs.
- Give your candidates essential safeguarding and compliance to be safe and ready to work in a school setting.
- A full suite of e-learning courses for education professionals, including essential safeguarding.
- Up to 100 candidates each month
- Additional courses added regularly at no cost
- Discounted formal qualifications
- Option to access to further courses for an additional cost via Academize
Education specialist umbrella payroll services
FCSA & SafeRc accredited umbrella payroll from QPS Group - compliant, seamless, and stress-free.
We have partnered with QPS Group, a payroll and accountancy provider with extensive experience working compliantly within the education sector.
- Unlike many traditional umbrella providers, QPS issue full salary contracts, not just National Minimum Wage (NMW) contracts
- Dedicated support: QPS provide a personal account manager to assist with payroll and compliance.
- Exclusive employee benefits: As well as statutory benefits, QPS Umbrella employees also get access to rewards and perks to enhance work-life balance and wellbeing.



Tax rebate service for teachers
Through their in-house accountancy team, QPS also offers a tailored rebate process to help supply staff claim eligible expenses—maximising take-home pay and improving retention.
Access even morespecialist support services
Through our network of trusted recruitment industry suppliers, we are able to offer RFS Academix clients preferential rates and exclusive access to a range of additional services.
By taking advantage of these services you can benefit from additional industry expert support, more efficient processes and take back more time to focus on what you do best – recruiting great education professionals!
Additional services you can access with RFS Academix include:
- Social media marketing
- Ad-hoc marketing support
- Discounted access to job boards
- IT Support
- Software and licensing
- Security and data protection
What our clients say:
“Partnering with Recruitment Funding Solutions has been a game-changer for our education recruitment agency. As a recruitment specialist funder, they truly understand the challenges we face in the education sector, which has made all the difference.
Traditional lenders couldn’t grasp the intricacies of our industry, and we often found ourselves hitting financial roadblocks. However, since making the switch to RFS Academix Funding, our worries have transformed into opportunities. Their funding solution allows us to access funds swiftly, enabling us to seize growth opportunities and invest in our team without hesitation.
RFS Academix Funding has not only stabilised our cash flow but also allowed us to focus on our core mission – finding exceptional educators to shape the future.”
– Sarah, Early Years Education Recruiter
Ready to get started?
Why partner with RFS?
We’re not just another funder. RFS is a long-term partner to UK recruitment agencies, offering:
- Flexible, scalable finance
- Industry-specific expertise
- Trusted, personal support
- Innovative tech through the RFS portal
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Company reg number: 10821704
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 08:30 - 17:00
Closed Bank Holidays
VAT number: 275 1542 03
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Recruitment Funding Solutions
Holden House
Chester Business Park
Chester
CH4 9QU.
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Recruitment Funding Solutions Limited, a company registered in England and Wales under number 10821704.
Registered address: Unit A Telford Court, Chester Gates Business Park, Chester, CH1 6LT.