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Leadership Recruitment

Working with schools, academies and colleges to recruit exceptional leaders for your team.

Recruit School Leaders

Finding Your School's Next Senior Leaders

We recruit the next leaders for your school, whether it’s Headteachers, Assistant Principals or Executive Leaders.

With a proven track record, developed from years of working in education recruitment, we connect outstanding educators with the right schools to drive their development and future success. Our dedicated team work with an understanding of the challenges facing schools, including strained budgets, political interference and staff retention challenges.

By connecting ambitious leaders with culture-fit schools, we can ensure that you have the right people in place to rise to challenges, and help your school to thrive.

Working With James Ray Recruitment

Choosing James Ray Recruitment gives you a trusted recruitment partner, who will work with you at every stage of the recruitment process, from drafting advertisements to putting candidates forward to interview.

If you are an educator looking for your next leadership position, we can help find the right schools for you to flourish.

When you work with James Ray Recruitment, you gain access to:

  • Specialist Expertise - A dedicated team who work with schools, academies and colleges day in, day out.
  • A Trusted Network - Our commited team have strong relationships with partner schools and candidates.
  • Tailored Solutions - Because no two schools are the same, we offer bespoke recruitment options to meet your needs.
  • Full Transparency - With straightforward fee structures, and regular communication throughout, you can be confident that we are working hard for you.
Work With Us
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School Leadership Roles We Recruit For:

  • Headteachers / Principals
  • Chief Executive Officers
  • Vice Principals
  • Assistant Vice Principals
  • Curriculum Directors
  • School Improvement Officers
  • Business Managers
  • Committee Chairs
  • Department Heads
  • Finance Officers
  • Trust Directors
  • Marketing Managers

How We Help Schools And Trusts:

Access To Exceptional Leaders

We utilise our network of high-calibre school leaders, ensuring you find the right candidate quickly.

Time-Saving Recruitment

Our efficient processes reduce administrative burdens, letting your concentrate on running your school.

Precise Candidate Matching

We get to understand your school’s culture and its needs, bringing candidates who are the perfect fit.

Improve Retention

By placing the right people into the right roles, we help reduce turnover and improve long-term leadership effectiveness.

Safeguarding Assurance

Every candidate is vetted by our team, ensuring that they meet all safeguarding requirements and hold the relevant qualifications, such as NPQH.

Proactive Planning

We help schools prepare for future leadership changes, ensuring a seamless transition when key leaders move on to their next roles.

RECRUIT YOUR NEXT LEADERS
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For School Leaders:

  • Access To Opportunities - The best roles are often not advertised publicly, or are filled through networks.
  • Application Help - Our team can help you manage your application while you're working in demending Senior Leadership roles.
  • Clear Guidance - We're with you every step of the way, from application to interview.
  • Ongoing Support - You can access our help whenever you need it, whether it's help with interview preparation or pay scale negotiations.
FIND YOUR LEADERSHIP ROLE WITH US

Proud To Partner Schools And Trusts Of All Sizes

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Kat is always on the end of the phone and happy to help – excellent level of service! Very happy with the service received this academic year. 

 

Lisa – Burton Pidsea Primary School

As always another positive year working with James Ray Recruitment.  Staff are honest, reliable and helpful in interactions with them. Tom has been incredibly helpful and supportive this year.  He knows our expectations and works hard to meet our needs.  Luke as always was and continues to be professional when needed to support.

Vanessa – Lady Lumley’s School

Excellent – efficient and reliable agency

Marita – Withernsea Primary School

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Zone D, The Hall,
Lairgate,
Beverley
HU17 8HL

Liverpool:

1 Paramount Business Park,
Wilson Road,
Huyton, Liverpool,
L36 6AW

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