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• Search Services
• Client Schools
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Search Services

For a Head of School or key administrator search, The Education Group has:

• A 20- year history of successful searches
• Search strategies tailored to your school's needs
• A process which identifies high quality candidates
• A commitment to guide the search through a successful leadership transition
• Extensive contacts in the independent school community
• Consultants knowledgeable about expectations for independent school leadership

Search Committees often ask the question, “Why use a search firm?” As we often get asked this question, outlined below are key reasons to look for outside help:

• Gather resource materials that are helpful in expediting Search Committee activities such as:
  • Salary and benefits information
  • Sample contracts
  • Interview forms
  • Credential evaluation forms
  • Questionnaires for school community
  • Schedules for candidate visits
  • Check lists for search activities
  • Search manuals for committee members
• Preparation of a workable calendar/timetable for the search
• Consultant assistance in defining school needs and the position description
• Ease in preparation and placement of ads
• Database for circulation of position description
• Guidance in keeping search committee on task
• Objective viewpoint for school and candidates
• Awareness of people who are "looking"
• Established network of educational contacts to develop an appropriate candidate pool
• Preliminary screening of applicants
• Special assistance in checking references
• Guidance in interview procedures and assessment
• Full secretarial support for the search
• Handling of inquiries and correspondence
• Preparation and maintenance of candidate credentials
• Preparation of reports and candidate materials for the Search Committee's review
• Liaison between committee and candidate

View a list of Schools that have used The Education Group services.

Costs are dependent upon the scope and nature of the activity. Contact The Education Group for information at: services@educationgroup.com.