Interim headteacher agency

Specialist interim headteacher recruitment for LA maintained schools and multi-academy trusts

Propelo brings together leading interim experts enabling you to respond at pace to evolving situations

Propelo works with LA maintained schools and multi-academy trusts across England, drawing on a network vetted education professionals to match the right interim leader to your specific context.

We understand these situations are often sensitive and time-critical. Whether the need has arisen from a resignation, a planned absence, an organisational change or an improvement priority, our interim team is on hand to respond quickly without compromising on quality or safer recruitment standards. Head to our headteacher recruitment service if you are wanting a permanent solution for your organisation. 

Our typical education recruitment solutions:

• Interim school leaders (executive interim headteachers, heads, deputy headteachers)
• Central capacity (CEO, Finance Directors / Managers, HR)
• SEND support (Interim SEND leadership, SEND consultancy & audits)
• Quality Assurance (School Improvement Advisers, School & MAT reviews)
• Specialist Consultancy (Behaviour and inclusion, English / Maths / Science support, timetabling)

Steps to finding your next interim

• The briefing

It starts with a conversation. We'll take the time to understand your context properly including the situation you're managing, the skills and experience you need, and any sensitivities around the appointment. We only share what you're comfortable sharing, and we treat every brief with the discretion these situations deserve.

• We identify the right people

Drawing on the Propelo Associate Network, we'll quickly identify a small number of associates whose experience is genuinely well-matched to your needs. Every associate in our network has been through a rigorous quality assurance process before we ever put them forward, so you can have confidence in whoever we present.

• You meet them before you commit

We arrange introductory meetings, in person or remotely, so you can assess suitability, style and fit before making any decision. This is an important part of our process. Interim headteacher appointments work best when there's a genuine connection between the leader and the organisation, and we give you the opportunity to establish that before anyone starts.

• We stay connected throughout

Once your interim headteacher is in place, we remain closely involved throughout the assignment. We'll ensure the associate has everything they need to make an immediate impact, and we'll keep in regular contact with you to make sure everything is running as it should. If circumstances change and the parameters of the support need to shift, we'll manage that alongside you.

Let us find your next interim

With years of expertise in the search field, you can trust us to help you find the right fit for your organisation. Get in touch today and we can help jump start your process.