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Leadership Appointment Service

Our Leadership Appointment Service is dedicated to helping you secure the right leader who will drive your school towards excellence.

The Education People and HR Connect's Leadership Appointment Service

Empowering schools with exceptional leadership

At HR Connect and The Education People, we understand the critical role that strong Leadership plays in the success of Schools and Academies. Our Leadership Appointment Service has been designed to assist Governors and Trustees in the appointment of Headteachers and Senior Leaders, ensuring that your organisation succeeds under exceptional leadership.

Our Leadership Appointment Service is dedicated to helping you secure the right leader who will drive your school towards excellence.

Please note, this product is only available to purchase for schools in Kent. If you are interested in purchasing this service outside of Kent, please use the contact us button and a member of our team will get back to you.

Our appointment service includes:

  • 4 days of support from The Education People, supported by HR Connect
  • Your allocated Lead Education Consultant, provided by The Education People, will offer assistance and professional guidance from the beginning of the process to successful appointment.
  • The HR Consultant provided by HR Connect will assist the panel in developing the Job Description and Person Specification and offer guidance during the Shortlisting meeting.
  • The HR administration team is committed to overseeing the entire interview management process.
  • HR Consultant and Lead Education Consultant will attend the Initial Planning meeting and Shortlisting meeting.
  • Participation of the Lead Education Consultant in the Selection process and decision-making for the appointment.

Expertise in education leadership: Our teams bring extensive experience in the educational landscape, both nationally and locally,  specialising in Headteacher and Senior Leader appointments. We are committed to assisting you in identifying the most appropriate Leadership candidates to meet the specific needs of your School.

Tailored recruitment process: We recognise that every School and Academy has its own values, culture and requirements and our tailored process is designed to collaborate with your vision and goals.  Our team's expertise in Education has been consistently demonstrated through successful placements in Schools and Academies within the County of Kent and surrounding areas.

Comprehensive support: From the initial conversation to the final appointment, our teams are here to support throughout the appointment journey.

Our Leadership Appointment Service follows a structured approach to ensure a smooth and successful recruitment journey. From the moment you require a new leader, to the time they are embedded in your school, our expert team of education and HR consultants will guide you through each stage, providing tailored support to meet your school's specific needs.

This consultancy is accompanied by a supporting introductory webinar. To access this, please go to the 'My E-learning and Recorded Webinars' section of your website account area.