The complexity of balancing group-wide consistency with the distinct needs of each individual school makes particular demands in terms of recruitment goals and outcomes.
Our work is rooted in long-term collaboration rather than transactional placements, and we prioritise relationships, context, and alignment above all else. This enables us to balance complex needs and arrive at efficient appointments that unlock both immediate performance and long-term stability and growth.
Our partnership model of recruitment has particular advantages when working across an independent school group. Our approach is transparent and consistent, making it easier for school groups to plan and manage recruitment activity across multiple sites.
First, we maintain regular communication with in-house recruitment teams and stay aligned on organisational priorities and needs. This ongoing dialogue allows us to understand where our support is most valuable—and ensures that we’re always focused on those areas where we can have the greatest impact.
Crucially, transparency and openness ensure our efforts are always strategically aligned with the broader goals of the group, delivering meaningful and relevant recruitment support when and where it’s needed most.
Our approach also means we gain a rapid understanding of the ethos, leadership style and educational priorities of each school within a group. This allows us to represent each school authentically, placing individuals who are not only highly capable but who also fit both group and school perfectly.
The Connaught offer is designed to be a complete package. This is why school groups return to us routinely—they come to trust us as their recruitment partner across every need.
Alongside direct recruitment, we also support with search campaigns, leadership appointments, recruitment event strategy, and market insight. As an extension of your internal team, we bring a calm, knowledgeable and responsive presence to every stage of the hiring process.