International schools are as diverse as their student bodies and settings. Our recruitment approach in this part of the sector is therefore focused squarely on building the fullest possible picture of a school’s unique needs—and undertaking bespoke searches that match those criteria exactly.
We work with international schools across Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Australia, and the Americas. In every territory, we understand the high standards expected of international schools by parents, investors, and educational associations alike.
Our expertise encompasses a range of educational systems, and we collaborate with numerous international school groups, providing tailored recruitment solutions at competitive rates across their schools.
The success of any international independent school depends on securing staff who not only possess the right expertise but also understand and embrace its distinct cultural and educational values.
Every school has its own identity. Our focus is on finding candidates who can contribute meaningfully to your school’s ethos, ensuring a smooth and lasting integration.
We recruit for all positions, including teaching staff, senior leadership, management, and support roles. Our experience covers a broad spectrum of school types, from British curriculum schools with UK-based parent organisations to more independent, proprietor-led schools, as well as IB World schools.
Connaught maintains a large network and database of high-quality candidates. We also invest in online searching and advertising platforms, which allow our consultants to reach an impressive talent pool worldwide. Once we understand a school, we undertake the bespoke searches that will find candidates who fit.
While the majority of candidates we place are British-trained and are well-suited to British curriculum schools, we also work with candidates from across the world, ensuring a diverse and well-rounded pool of candidates.
Many of the educators we source are already based abroad or have prior international experience. At all points, our goal is to find the perfect appointment for a given vacancy—and we provide additional support where we believe a candidate matches an identified need.
For example, we specialise in supporting teachers who are looking to teach overseas for the first time. In these cases, we guide candidates through every step of the process to thoroughly assess their commitment and suitability for an international move.
We work on a non-retained basis and only charge a recruitment fee should a candidate we source successfully start work with you.