15 Aug Why Moore Teachers Only Accept the Right DBS: Safeguarding Done Right
When it comes to working in schools, there’s no room for shortcuts—especially when it comes to safeguarding. At Moore Teachers, we specialise exclusively in primary education, which means we understand the unique demands schools face when recruiting trusted, high-quality staff.
A critical part of our commitment to safeguarding is ensuring that every candidate we place has the correct DBS check in place. Not just any DBS—but the Child Workforce Enhanced DBS with Barred List Check. Here’s why that matters and why working with Moore Teachers means you’re in safe hands.
What is a DBS Check?
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is a background check used in the UK to help employers determine whether someone is suitable to work with children or vulnerable adults.
DBS checks provide information about:
- Criminal convictions (spent and unspent)
- Cautions and warnings
- Whether someone is barred by law from working with children
In a primary school setting, where staff are in daily contact with children, the highest level of DBS clearance is not just important—it’s a legal requirement.
The Four Types of DBS Checks (and Why Most Aren’t Enough)
There are several types of DBS checks, and not all are appropriate for working in schools:
1. Basic DBS Check
Shows only unspent convictions.
🚫 Not suitable for school work.
2. Standard DBS Check
Includes both spent and unspent convictions.
🚫 Still not acceptable for roles involving children.
3. Enhanced DBS Check (without Barred List)
Includes police-held information but no barred list checks.
🚫 Not sufficient for regulated activity in schools.
4. Enhanced DBS with Barred List Check – Child Workforce
Includes everything above plus checks against the Children’s Barred List.
✅ This is the only type of DBS that meets legal requirements for school-based roles.
Why Moore Teachers Only Accept This Check
At Moore Teachers, safeguarding is at the heart of what we do. We only accept Enhanced DBS checks with Barred List clearance for the child workforce, because:
- It’s a legal requirement for all roles involving regulated activity in schools (as set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education).
- It ensures candidates are not on the Children’s Barred List—which means they are legally allowed to work with children.
- It reflects our ethos: children come first, always.
We don’t take risks. We don’t cut corners. We are fully committed to placing staff who meet the highest standards—not only professionally, but legally and ethically too.
Why Primary Schools Trust Moore Teachers
Being a primary-only supply agency isn’t just our niche—it’s our strength.
✅ We know primary education inside and out
✅ We rigorously check every DBS and vet every candidate
✅ We train our team in safeguarding and compliance to the highest standards
✅ We’re here to make school leaders’ lives easier with fast, reliable, and safe placements
Whether you’re a headteacher, school business manager or safeguarding lead, you can be confident that every Moore Teachers candidate walking through your school gate is fully vetted and ready to support your pupils.
Candidates: What You Need to Know
If you’re looking to work in primary schools through Moore Teachers, you must have:
- An Enhanced DBS check
- The Children’s Barred List check included
- The correct child workforce designation
We can guide you through getting this if you don’t already have it, and we can help you register with the DBS Update Service to keep your clearance current and portable.
Safeguarding Isn’t Just a Policy—It’s Our Promise
At Moore Teachers, we take safeguarding seriously—because we know that the safety of every child in your care starts with getting the right people into your classrooms.
Don’t leave compliance to chance. Work with a specialist agency that knows the rules, follows the law, and puts children first.
📞 Contact Moore Teachers today to find out how we can support your school with safe, fully vetted, high-quality primary staff.
Call 01992 611902 or email bookings@mooreteachers.co.uk