Appointments
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We advise for and recruit senior appointments. If you would like to view our current listings please click here.
We advise on senior appointments
We partner with School Boards and Principals to manage the risks and complexities of senior appointments. Our involvement ensures the process is transparent, legally robust and focused on securing the highest caliber of leadership. We provide an independent, rigorous and culturally responsive process to support you to appoint the best candidate for your specific context.
Principal, DP, AP and Associate Principal Appointments
We guide you through every stage of the appointment process, removing the administrative burden and providing objective, expert advice.
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- Preparation: Facilitating the establishment of criteria and "Person Specifications" that align with your strategic plan.
- Search & Selection: Professional advertising, rigorous shortlisting, and detailed referee checking using our extensive sector networks.
- Decision Support: Designing interview questions, facilitating the panel, and guiding the final decision-making process.
Process & Consultation
A successful appointment starts before the advertisement goes out. We assist with the foundational work:
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- Community Consultation: Engaging with staff, whānau and learners to understand the qualities they need in their next leader.
- Role Design: Reviewing job descriptions and leadership structures to ensure the new role solves current challenges.
RTLB Managers
We offer specialised expertise for Lead Schools managing Resource Teacher: Learning and Behaviour (RTLB) clusters. We understand the unique complexities of the Cluster Manager role and support Lead School Boards to appoint leaders who can navigate this cross-school landscape effectively.
External Support in Internal Appointments
Internal promotions or restructuring can be sensitive. We act as the "neutral third party" to ensure the process is:
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- Fair & Transparent: protecting the integrity of the Principal and the school.
- Valid: ensuring the internal candidate is genuinely tested against external standards.
- Safe: providing clear feedback pathways for unsuccessful internal colleagues to maintain staff culture.
"We are very grateful for the expert way in which the Education Group have facilitated this Principal appointment journey for us. Thank you for sharing your wisdom, experience and for resourcing us along the way. Education Group have made this major decision process go so much smoother for us all."
Rick Pierce
Presiding Member of Albany School
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