Executive search for international schools
Can you support executive and leadership searches?
Yes. Executive search is where chk Education has the deepest experience, with senior appointments delivered across four continents.
We support group heads, operations leaders, principals, heads of primary and senior leaders through retained and contingent search.
At a glance
Experience
Leadership placements across four continents
Models
Retained and contingent search
Advice
An approach matched to seniority and urgency
Which leadership roles do we recruit?
Our experience spans academic, operational and group-level appointments.
Group leadership
Group heads and executives responsible for strategy across multiple schools.
School leadership
Principals, heads of primary and senior leaders shaping teaching and culture.
Operations leadership
Senior operational professionals who enable schools and groups to perform.
Retained or contingent executive search?
We advise which model best suits the seniority and urgency of your brief.
Retained search
Includes market mapping, a structured briefing process and post-placement follow-up for a comprehensive leadership search.
Contingent search
You only pay on a successful placement, providing a flexible route for suitable senior appointments.
Advice shaped around your brief
The right search model depends on the role, market, required depth of research and hiring timetable.
We will recommend the approach that gives your school the strongest route to the right leader.
What we consider
Seniority, urgency, market availability and the scope of the appointment.
Planning a senior appointment?
Tell us about the role and your priorities. We will recommend the most effective search approach.
