Career counselling & interview training

Designed for aspiring leaders applying for Deputy Head and Headship level roles

We offer two distinct services in this area:

Tailored, confidential support to help you plan your career & prepare for your next application

01.Career counselling

  • Completion of an experience inventory to help you take stock of strengths and identify gaps in experience
  • Options and ideas for CV-building to give you the best chances of success
  • Review and discussion of your application and covering letter
  • Insights into what different schools are looking for and benchmarking your CV against typical, successful applicants
  • Insights into trends in school structures – e.g. what types of jobs are available
  • Questions to consider asking as part of your own due diligence

02.Interview practice

  • One-to-one mock interview with detailed, personal feedback
  • On-going support as needed

Our consultants Sarah Evans and Andrea Berkeley lead this area and usually organise two online or in-person sessions

Please contact Barry Speirs, HR Consultant, at barryspeirs@rsacademics.com to discuss how we can help.