What we do

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ABOUT US

What we do

At Connaught Education, we recruit education professionals specifically for the independent sector. From classroom teachers to leaders and administrators, we connect schools with excellent candidates who will fit their culture and prove productive additions to existing teams.

Independent schools and their staff offer bespoke, individual propositions. At Connaught Education, we do the same. We know that teaching quality is the crucial, non-negotiable element of the fee-paying environment. Excellent leadership is equally essential. That’s why we target our searches to find not just a qualified candidate—but the best-qualified.

Our promise to schools is that we will deliver proactive, dynamic and focused recruitment. We pay attention to details, and we don’t waste time. We focus on recruiting for the long-term, and helping our clients and candidates deliver best-in-class education.

We take an open and tailored approach to delivery, ensuring a truly consultative and production relationship between client and recruiter, recruiter and candidate. Specialists in our field, we believe that our results cannot be bettered.

Contact us today to begin a conversation about more successful searches.

Expertise, Knowledge and Results

Our reputation for genuine quality and discernment is why so many schools return to us regularly for their recruitment needs. It has been built on in-depth knowledge and passion for the sector.

We have worked with independent schools for over two decades, building an extensive network, advanced search techniques, and developing unrivalled sector expertise to deliver recruitment outcomes that meet the unique needs of private schools.

In other words, our recruitment services are built around an understanding of the unique demands of the independent environment. They are an expression of our dedication to introducing candidates who align seamlessly with their standards, culture and ethos.

Trust, Transparency and Openness

Fee-paying schools and independent educators choose us out of confidence because they value how we dedicate time to fully understanding each school’s specific requirements.

At Connaught, we put our clients—not our processes—first. We support schools at every level, from recruiting classroom teachers and support staff to sourcing Heads of Departments and Senior Leadership.

Our expertise is in permanent and long-term appointments, but we also offer flexible fixed-term cover and supply solutions, in order to meet the diverse needs of independent schools. The independent sector is a dynamic landscape. Our mission is to ensure our clients have the resource they need to thrive.

We achieve all of this through genuine partnership with and between client, recruiter and candidate. In this unique, outcomes-focused approach, independent schools will always find in Connaught a trusted source of advice, support, solutions— and results.

Client Testimonials

Chairman – Mander Portman Woodward Ltd., London

“MPW have worked with Connaught Education for a number of years both on teacher appointments and, more recently, on senior executive appointments. They regard it as a matter of professional pride to deliver entirely to the client’s satisfaction, which is a huge asset.”

Client Testimonials

Deputy Head – St Anthony’s School for Boys

“The Connaught team have been a great support to our school’s recruitment efforts. The service has been unfailingly professional and helpful, with much appreciated regular updates. The quality of candidates has been strong and I appreciate the quality of service which has run alongside sourcing people to fill our positions. I would recommend Connaught’s services to anybody looking to fill a position.”

Client Testimonials

General Manager – Voyager School Travel

“Connaught have been superb. They understood the brief we gave them to the letter and the quality of candidate offered to us has been fantastic. They are quick to respond to any queries we’ve had and always been polite, friendly & great to work with. I would highly recommend using Connaught. We have made many placements with them.”

Client Testimonials

Global Head of Recruitment – Inspired Education

“We started working with Connaught Education in the last year, originally engaged to help with multiple contingent recruitment headaches we had both in the UK and Internationally. I have found the team to be extremely proactive, diligent and transparent. They have worked hard to become part of our extended team and now a valued and trusted partner to our organisation.”

Client Testimonials

Head’s PA – The Mulberry House School

“I’ve worked with Connaught for about a year now and I am so grateful for our partnership and their assistance with recruitment. They work hard to find great candidates that fit well with our school, ethos and goals. They keep me updated and check in with what staffing I need. They impress me with how meticulous and reliable they are with their compliancy standards and efforts to ensure everything is ready before an interview. We have lots of document checks we require however Connaught take it on and ensure everything is prepared ahead of an interview. They are lovely people to work with and have made our school very confident to use Connaught for our staffing requirements.”

Client Testimonials

Headmaster – The Pilgrims School

“Over the years, Connaught has found us some superb teachers, and especially at some difficult times. They have really taken the time to get to know us as a school, and find people who will fit our ethos. I can’t recommend them highly enough.”

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Headmistress – Buckingham College Preparatory School, London

“I have been dealing with Connaught Education and have found them to be extremely successful in understanding what I was looking for and in supplying excellent teachers, both supply and permanent for the school. The calibre of all these teachers is excellent and Connaught obviously vet their people really well. I have been delighted and always think of them first when seeking either supply or permanent staff.
As a matter of interest Connaught were recommended to me by Dr Trevor Lee at Northwood Prep.”

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Operations Director – InvestIN Education

“Connaught supported InvestIN with sourcing and onboarding several safeguarding and pastoral staff. Working with Connaught was a delight – they were receptive to the needs and demands of our business and worked very quickly to help us staff our vacancies. They were professional, transparent and efficient, and regularly checked in on the progress of their candidates and were open to feedback along the way. Connaught has some excellent candidates, and we would definitely like to maintain our relationship with the team to help us with our safeguarding and pastoral needs!”

Client Testimonials

Principal – King William’s College, Isle of Man

“We used Connaught a while ago to fill a couple of vacancies and I would definitely use the firm again and I would be very happy to recommend you to any potential new clients. I’m very grateful for all your hard work and support.”