School Leader Recruitment

Recruiting the right leader in education is one of the most crucial and challenging responsibilities a Governing Board or Board of Trustees will undertake. BEP provides a comprehensive and flexible guidance package to support Governors and Trustees in selecting outstanding Senior Leaders.
Our approach keeps school improvement at the forefront while ensuring a well-structured and tailored recruitment process. From the initial scoping and preparation for advertising, to shortlisting and interviewing, every step is designed to meet your specific needs, with the school’s vision and ethos at the heart of every decision.
 
With the full recruitment package, you will be allocated an experienced educational professional who will support you through the different stages of the process:
 
Pre-Advertising Stage:
 
  • Planning meeting with Chair and Recruitment Panel to scope and advise on the leadership role, Job Description, Person Specification, needs of the school and pay
  • Advise on recruitment campaign strategy, supporting the preparation of all resources for advertising
Leading up to Interview Stage:
 
  • Attend and support shortlisting process, providing constructive advice and guidance as necessary
  • Meet with Recruitment Panel to design the structure of the Interview Day(s), offering preparation of resources for activities and tasks
  • Liaise with key school personnel to ensure smooth facilitation of shortlisting and interview arrangements
Interview and Post Interview Stage:
 
  • Active participation in deliberations and provision of advice throughout decision-making process
  • Support in providing feedback to unsuccessful candidates, if required
  • Active guidance to successful candidate, including offer of new Head Teacher Mentoring
 
*BEP is not a HR Specialist.
*BEP team members have completed Safer Recruitment training.


Who is this for?
Headteachers | All Phases
 
Cost:
 
Typical price: £2995
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