Leadership Appointment Service
From HR Connect and The Education People
Your Complete Solution for Leadership Appointments in Maintained Schools
At HR Connect and The Education People, we specialise in supporting exceptional leadership for Schools and Academies across the UK. We know that strong, strategic leadership is essential to your school’s success, and our comprehensive Leadership Appointment Service is designed to support Governors and Trustees in finding the right Headteachers and Senior Leaders to drive your organisation forward.
Why Choose Our Leadership Appointment Service?
Specialists in Education Leadership
With extensive experience in Headteacher and Senior Leader appointments, our expert team understands the unique challenges and requirements of educational leadership. We help you identify and secure the most appropriate Leadership candidate tailored to your school’s specific needs.
A Tailored Approach for Your School
Every school is unique, and we ensure a recruitment process that aligns with your values, culture, and strategic goals. Our successful placements across Kent and surrounding areas reflect our commitment to delivering leaders who truly fit your organisation.
End-to-End Appointment Support
From the initial consultation to the final appointment, we provide expert guidance and support at every stage, ensuring a smooth and effective appointment process.
What’s Included in Our Leadership Appointment Service?
Expert Education Guidance
Expert HR Guidance
Tailored Job Description & Person Specification
Full Administration Management
Strategic Planning & Shortlisting Support
Selection & Decision-Making Expertise
Leadership Appointment Service for Academies, Trusts and Education Providers
At HR Connect, we understand that strong leadership is the cornerstone of successful educational organisations. Whether you're recruiting a Headteacher, Principal, CEO, CFO, HR Business Partner, or another senior leader, our Leadership Appointment Service is here to ensure you secure the right candidate for your unique context.
Building on the success of our service for maintained schools, we are proud to extend our offer to a wider range of education settings — including Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs), Academies, Colleges, Independent Schools, and other Specialist Education Providers.
Why Choose HR Connect?
Experienced HR Professionals
Our team combines deep HR knowledge with experience in the education sector — we understand both the strategic and operational needs of leadership roles.
Tailored to You
Every organisation is different. Our flexible approach means we’ll work closely with you to provide a bespoke service that meets your goals.
Sector Partnerships
Collaborative working with Education Consultants, bringing added insight and credibility, particularly around educational leadership standards and sector expectations.
Our Leadership Appointment Service includes:
Initial Scoping and Consultation
Role Design and Job Description Development
Market Insight and Candidate Attraction
Selection Process Design and Facilitation
Professional Governance and Compliance Advice
Candidate Experience Management
What our customers say
HR Connect have been a valued partner of KCSP since our first academy conversion in January 2014, supporting us with the on-boarding of all 25 current academies with more in the pipeline. They have a detailed understanding of the working of schools and the contractual position as it applies to both teaching and support staff. Their ability to support our schools with on-site meetings is highly valued by our school leaders. They keep us appraised of emerging legislation and support us with ad hoc requests as needed, most notably audit requirements. Mark Harris, Director of Finance & HR, Kent Catholic Schools' Partnership
We are very impressed with the level of service and attention to detail. Could not recommend you highly enough, thank you! Merissa Davis, Federation Bursar, Federation of Westminster Special Schools
HR Connect provided a competitive training course on the new Duty to Prevent Sexual Harassment that I trusted to have everything I needed for the school. I really liked how they provided different modules for staff, management and Governors. Clare Peck, Tunbridge Wells Grammar School For Boys.