1. Recruiting Senior Leaders John Carter - Principal Consultant Randstad Education Shaping the world of education Areté -Leaders in learning

2. Shaping the world of education Seven steps to successful recruitment Step 1: Preparation Getting ready to run an effective recruitment process Step 2: Definition Understanding and describing your ideal candidate Step 3: Attraction Getting the right people to apply Step 4: Selection Choosing the best candidate Step 5: Appointment Securing your chosen candidate Step 6: Induction Giving your new head a strong start Step 7: Evaluation Learning from the experience

3. Shaping the world of education The three basic building blocks Attraction Engagement Assessment

4. Shaping the world of education What type of school are we? What do we want to achieve? What type of leader do we want? The answers to these questions will form the basis of your attraction strategy i.e. the proposition that you will set before the candidates that you engage with, either through your recruitment advertising or through direct approaches. Attraction

5. Shaping the world of education The most important element of the recruitment process but often the most neglected. Contact and nurturing - turning casual expressions of interest in your advertisement into applications. Executive search - proactive engagement with the marketplace. School visits, open evenings and telephone conversations with the Chair of Governors Engagement

6. Shaping the world of education Selection Without effective attraction strategies and engagement processes, you won't have enough candidates to assess. Without effective assessment processes, you won't know if you have made the right choice.

7. Shaping the world of education Shortlisting - what is required A Job Description and Person Specification outlining the experience, skills and personal qualities that are essential and desirable. An Application Form that captures skills and experience. A personal statement that gives an indication of personal qualities and vision. Ofsted data from current and previous schools. References Selection (contd 1)

8. Shaping the world of education Interviewing - what is required A formal panel interview with a fixed number of questions and a means of capturing and scoring answers You may wish to include A presentation Meetings with students, staff, parents Intray and data analysis exercises Psychometric testing Leading an assembly / act of worship Selection (contd 2)