Coaching and Placement Preparation for

Aspiring Heads of School

Tailored specifically for Individual Candidates

Core Coaching Approach

Our coaching process is designed to help aspiring and current school leaders deepen their self-awareness, refine their leadership toolkit, and strategically position themselves for the next step in their careers.

We begin by identifying the essential leadership competencies needed to thrive as a Head of School. Through a guided exploration of your unique leadership style, including personality assessments, we uncover strengths and areas for growth. From there, we connect competencies to style, pinpointing gaps and building a clear, actionable development plan.

Every coaching engagement is customized to your individual goals, taking into account the types of schools you’re targeting, your geographic preferences, and compensation considerations.

Are You Ready to Begin Your Journey?

The Coaching and Placement Preparation program is broken down below, addressing each of the steps you, as an individual, undertake. For more information or to get started, please fill out the form, and a member of our team will be in contact with you shortly.

Teachings and Takeaways

“Working with Laura Fuller has been incredibly valuable. Laura has provided thoughtful, actionable feedback that is truly helping me grow as an applicant and as a leader.

As someone aspiring to become a Head of School, I appreciate her deep understanding of my leadership journey, especially as a former Head of School and a woman in education. She offered clear and helpful strategies for interviewing; she helped refine my resume and cover letters, and is supporting me throughout my search process.

I’m grateful The Education Group offers this service, and I’m so glad I decided to work with Laura. It has been a smart investment towards my future!”

- ASPIRING HEAD OF SCHOOL

Addressing Candidate Differentiators

Navigating Your Unique Path

  • Coaching tailored for:

    • First-time heads and experienced leaders

    • Small and large school experience

    • Women and minority candidates

    • Traditional and nontraditional candidates

  • Saboteur identification: What might be holding you back?

Practical Preparation

Building Your Candidate Portfolio

  • Development of cover letters, resumes, and educational philosophy statements

  • Streamlining and tailoring documents for specific schools

  • Networking strategies with search consultants and schools

Research & Interview Coaching

Mastering the Search Process

  • How to research target schools (profiles, strategic plans, budgets, flowcharts, etc.)

  • Crafting authentic yet strategic interview answers

  • Preparing your own questions and entry plans

  • On-site visit coaching: how to “read the room” with committees, faculty, parents, students

The Search Timeline

Guiding You Every Step of the Way

  • Ongoing coaching with increased frequency during search season

  • Preparation for semi-finalist and finalist visits

  • Review and debrief after each campus interview

  • Managing negotiations (with legal representation)

  • Immediate follow-up once selected: What’s next as Head of School?