RM Education

RM Education

  • RM is at the forefront of the IT-for-education market, providing hardware, software and support services to schools and colleges.

  • RM Education is a firm at the top of its game. We are the UK's leading provider of software systems, services and infrastructure to schools, colleges and universities. As an organisation, we're guided by a simple vision. We want to help teachers to teach and learners to learn. To make this happen, we insist on two things. Using the best technology. And encouraging and developing our people to become the very best at what they do.Looking at us now, it's clear this has been a successful formula. The scope of our work today is huge. Whether we're developing award-winning hardware, life-enhancing software, or entire ICT strategies for local authorities, we're at the forefront of every aspect of educational technology.We strive to be ethical in everything we do. For schools, this means products like the ecoquiet pc. For our people, it means exceptional training and development. While for the planet, it means reducing the size of our ecological footprint through bold internal initiatives.

  • Development The future is in your hands. RM Education is a place where you can go as far your ambition takes you.Expect to enjoy real support from day one. After an initial induction and personalised training programme, we’ll continue to support you through on-the-job training and mentoring as well as through specific technical training courses. You’ll have the chance to receive a respected professional accreditation early on in your career. You’ll also benefit from more general courses to develop your professional skills (such as presentation, time management and leadership).This is not to say you won’t have the freedom to make your own choices. To the contrary, our graduates get real responsibility from day one. And likewise, we’ll expect you to take just as much ownership of your own training and development. BenefitsThe benefits of joining us aren’t just material. As well as rich and rewarding work, there’s always something going on here in the evenings or at the weekends. Indeed, we pride ourselves on having an exceptionally varied calendar of sporting and social activities.That said, our benefits are pretty attractive too.    * Starting salary of £23,500–£26,500    * 25 days’ holiday a year    * Two pay reviews in the first 12 months, annually thereafter    * Relocation expenses of up to £1,000    * Performance bonus of up to £1,000 per year    * Free Laptop    * Private health care    * RM shares (after a qualifying period)    * Contributory pension scheme    * Free life assurance    * Superb nursery facilities    * Enhanced maternity and paternity scheme    * Long-term disability insurance

  • Educational achievements are of course important. That’s why we’re looking for applicants with a minimum of a 2.1 degree and at least 260 UCAS points. But it’s your personal qualities, experience and aptitude we look at most closely. Things like problem-solving skills, your ability to work in a team, a real feel for what the customer wants and plenty of energy and enthusiasm.To search for jobs, click the link below:Click here to search for jobsOur selection processOur selection process will give you the chance to really understand RM Education. It will also give us the opportunity to see how you’d fit into the organisation.Here’s a step by step guide to what you can expect:Step 1: Apply onlineWe’ll ask you to upload your CV with a covering letter - and answer some questions on team working and communication. Once you’ve submitted your application, our graduate team will get back to you within 5 working days.Step 2: Telephone InterviewOnce we’ve received your application, if you have what we are looking for we’ll ask you to book in for a telephone interview with a member of the Graduate team. This is a chance for us to understand more about your application and reasons for applying - it will only take 15 minutes of your time.Step 3: Online testsWhen we’ve had a chance to talk and understand more about you, we’ll ask you to complete some online psychometric tests (verbal and numerical). Because these tests are online, you’ll be asked to sit a verification version of the tests later in the process.Here is a link to some practice testshttp://www.shldirect.com/Step 4: Assessment DayOnce your results are back, we’ll ask you to come and have a look around RM Education. This is an opportunity for you to meet our people, to have a look around and to take in the working environment here at Abingdon. You’ll have the chance to meet a current graduate who’s doing the role you’ve applied for. You’ll also have an interview with the relevant recruiting manager.Step 5: Group Assessment DayThis final stage will allow us to gain more information on your skills and to understand your aspirations. The day will comprise of a group task, a problem solving test, and an individual presentation – which you’ll be briefed on and given time to prepare for. You’ll also have a final stage interview with a line manager and a member of the HR team.Step 6: OfferWithin a few days, we’ll be in touch with you to let you know if you’ve been successful. It’s at this point that’ll we go through the details of your offer.In all, the selection process usually lasts around 4 weeks.