Checks for education
Stay ahead of safeguarding, without the stress
Accelerate your hiring process and ensure you’re onboarding top educators, without having hours of manual background checking admin.

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Compliance, simplified
Create custom check packages that meet regulatory requirements, re-use them across different roles, and send them with a click — no more manual admin. Get DBS checks returned faster, and stay confident in your safeguarding process.
References that you don’t have to chase
Verify employment history in seconds with Zinc’s HMRC integration. Plus, our referencing tool chases referees for you with automated reminders, so you can focus on the rest of your to-do list. Making informed hiring decisions has never been this simple.

Happy candidates, fewer questions
Our top-rated candidate support offers 90-second response times on our live chat, so you’ll never waste time fielding questions again. Paired with a dedicated account manager, you and your candidates always have a direct line to us when you need it.

Don’t miss out on top talent
Zinc integrates directly with your preferred ATS and HRIS, so you can reduce your time to hire — ensuring you get qualified educators and support staff into your classroom fast. Send checks with a click and simply review the results once they’re in.

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