School Leadership and Non-Executive Appointments
Appointing the right senior leader is one of the most important decisions a school will make. At RSAcademics, we specialise in recruiting senior executive and non-executive leaders for schools worldwide.
Our rigorous search processes and sector expertise give you the clarity, care and confidence to make appointments that shape your school’s future.
The right appointment. The right future.
Every senior appointment is a turning point. The person you choose doesn’t just fill a role – they shape your culture, your strategy and the confidence of your whole community.
That’s why schools around the world turn to RSAcademics. We bring a rare combination of educational insight and professional search expertise to help you make the right choice – with clarity, care and conviction.
Appointments that make a lasting difference
Every school is unique – but the need for strong leadership is universal. That’s why we support all types of senior appointments for schools worldwide.
We help you find leaders who bring the right mix of expertise, vision and values across:
Group Roles
CEOs, education and regional directors who help school groups grow and improve.
Heads, Principals & Deputies
School leaders who shape culture and strategy.
Bursars, Finance & Operations Leaders
Bursars, COOs, CFOs and DFOs who strengthen operations, improve performance and ensure financial resilience.
Marketing, Admissions & Communications Leaders
Professionals who drive enrolment and enhance brand and reputation.
Development & Fundraising Leaders
Specialists who inspire support and grow philanthropic income.
Trustees & Governors
Non-executive leaders who provide oversight, challenge and strategic direction.
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What you gain when you work with us
- Confidence in your decision – thanks to a rigorous, evidence-based process that differentiates not just skills but judgement, temperament and values.
- A partner who understands schools – because we work exclusively with schools, and most of our team have led or governed them, we understand the realities of leadership in education.
- Access to outstanding candidates – including those leaders you won’t find through advertising alone, drawn from schools and beyond.
- Comprehensive candidate assessment – we don’t just look at CVs; we explore leadership style, judgement, values and cultural fit, using diagnostic tools where helpful.
- Clarity at every stage – from role definition to final interviews, we guide those making the appointment so that complex processes make sense.
- Care for candidates – because the way you appoint a leader reflects your school’s values and reputation.
And our work doesn’t end once an appointment is made. We connect newly appointed and aspiring leaders with the right support — from coaching and career guidance to specialist advisory input.
Wherever your school is based, and whatever its governance, curriculum or stage of growth, we bring global reach, rigorous processes and deep educational insight to every appointment.
Our promise
Whatever appointment you’re making, you’ll have a partner who listens first, challenges constructively, and brings both warmth and rigour to the process. We won’t just help you fill a vacancy. We’ll help you make a decision that sets your school up for long-term success.
Our Appointments experts
Team
Jean Sullivan
Angela Short
Keith Clark
Claire Oulton
Nina Lambert
Sarah Glencross
Jonathan Barnes
