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Prestigious leadership jobs in education in the UK
With an expansive school network and expertise in leadership recruitment, we offer a bespoke career service for leaders in education.
Our recruitment experience in education leadership jobs
The right leader can transform any educational environment, whether through inspiring pupil learning, coordinating staff development, or reaching business goals.
As experts in both education and executive recruitment, we’ll deliver you permanent and interim leadership opportunities across all levels of education, including those in secondary, primary, SEND, independent schools, academies and trust head offices. We also offer excellent prospects for candidates looking to lead in one of or closely linked MATs, giving you the potential to elevate education across an entire region.
Whether you’re an experienced deputy or headteacher seeking a new challenge, or an education finance expert looking to secure your first CFO position, our expert recruiters are here to fully advocate your needs as your lifelong partner.
For MATs, we offer CEO, director and managerial roles within education, finance, HR, facilities management, marketing, IT and procurement.
Browse our latest leadership opportunities or explore alternative jobs in education.
Having close partnerships with over 6,000 nurseries, schools and MATs across the UK, we’re able to provide education leaders true freedom of choice. We offer leadership roles in a variety of education environments and locations across the UK, including London, Bristol, Leeds, Manchester, and Birmingham, and many more besides.
An with 32 offices across the UK. wherever you’re based, we’ll match you with the leadership position that meets your requirements.
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EDUCATION LEADERSHIP JOBS FAQs
Leadership salaries in education will vary depending on the type and size of the institution you’re working in, along with your exact job profile and responsibilities.
A SENCO or Director of Inclusion could typically earn over £50,000, while a deputy headteacher could expect to earn over £60,000. Headteacher salaries are divided into eight groups, with the higher end of the bracket able to earn well over £100,000. Likewise, CEOs and CFOs for large institutions or trusts can command salaries far exceeding £100,000.
Read our Education Salary and Recruiting Trends Guide 2022 for a more detailed salary breakdown of leadership positions.
If you’re looking to become a headteacher, you’ll typically need several years of experience working as a fully qualified teacher. Most headteachers will step up from a leadership position, such as a head of year or deputy headteacher.
Having a national professional qualification (NPQ) may help develop your expertise, knowledge, and ability to lead change. There are NPQs for senior leadership, headship, executive leadership, and early years leadership, all offered by the Department of Education.
Speak to one of expert leadership recruiters to find the right path for you.
