Education Businesses and Suppliers to the Sector

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Education Businesses and Suppliers to the Sector

The independent education sector is enhanced immeasurably by the diversity and dynamism of its education-focused businesses. In turn, these companies and their success is enhanced significantly by the addition of staff with direct understanding of and experience in the sector at large.

At Connaught, we have increasingly supported companies by connecting them with individuals who bring first-hand knowledge of how independent schools operate, and how independent education more widely functions.

We emphasise the importance of communication, leadership, and strategic skills developed in educational settings. And with over two decades of experience in the independent school sector, we have developed the sort of trusted and extensive network of educators, leaders, and sector specialists that powers positive appointments.

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Adding Value for Education-Focused Businesses

Hiring individuals who understand the day-to-day realities of education offers significant advantage: the independent education sector is a dynamic and particular landscape, and providers expect familiarity with their needs from potential suppliers.

We specialise in placing experienced professionals who can communicate credibly with educational leaders on behalf of companies whose clients are schools.

With our own knowledge of and networks within this specialist sector, we’re able to assist businesses in finding individuals who understand the challenges schools face, can help shape services and products that meet real needs—and fit a given corporate culture precisely.

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Locating and Appointing Educators Shifting to the Private Sector

Many talented individuals choose to transition from teaching or school leadership into new roles that also benefit from their deep understanding of education. At Connaught, we have extensive experience in assisting these professionals to find companies to which they can contribute productively.

We work with businesses to identify candidates who can translate their educational experience into commercial value. Across curriculum development, training, consultancy, operations, and client engagement, our wide network of candidates provides an essential resource for businesses keen to access knowledgeable professionals.

Our model of understanding a brief, working in partnership with clients and carrying out bespoke searches for candidates means we are extremely well placed to identify the right people for businesses that may not be traditionally associated with schools.

Commercial organisations benefit greatly from the insight, credibility, and experience that former educators and sector specialists can bring.

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.”

Client Testimonials

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.”