It’s crucial that I talk (and listen!) to as many senior leaders as I can. Have confidence in yourself, but always be open to learning from others. I’ve spent my career being immersed in education, and offer a great deal in terms of advice and guidance, but I’ve never been a head teacher! Leadership definitely comes from the top, so being a role model for others is crucial. What are the top three leadership principles you look for in your candidates?īe a role model. It’s so easy to claim organisations are ‘values-led’, but when you can actually see a school’s ethos coming through the behaviour of its senior leaders, that’s what it’s all about. And where extras are needed, we have a range of enhanced and premium services which can really make a difference. We offer a selection of services which can be put together to create a package to suit every budget. Of course each assignment starts with excellent customer service, and our well-founded methodology, but we’re truly flexible about how we structure each search. Having in-depth knowledge of each client’s organisation allows us to tailor each assignment. Each candidate has a ‘back story’ and it’s my job to get to the bottom of what they offer, and what they need from a role to ensure they achieve their potential. We know that no leadership career is the same. What makes the Hourglass approach unique? It’s as if we’ve been working up to this point over the past decades. We talk about each placement we’ve made having an impact on our approach to senior leadership roles, and it’s true. I know that I’m really privileged to work with a whole team of Hourglass consultants who have built their reputation on the quality of their candidates and depth of those relationships. It’s really important to me, to have that tangible link between the service we provide to our clients and candidates, and the quality of education, and the positive, safe environment they’re giving their pupils. What can Hourglass offer in terms of senior leadership recruitment?įundamentally, we’re supporting schools, multi-academy trusts and local authorities by finding them the top leadership talent which will make a lasting impact on the organisation. I love talking to clients and candidates and getting right to the bottom of what works for them and what their needs are. The experience I’ve had in search and selection, in addition to being entirely immersed in education – at home and in my working life! has helped me develop a really clear idea of what’s important in education leadership. Having the opportunity to try on different hats during my career has been invaluable. Having really strong teaching talent is crucial, of course, but we know lots of senior leaders who are ready to take their schools and academies to the next level. We’ve been working hard, in some cases for years, to find the very best teachers for our client schools. Hourglass Leadership came about as the result of conversations with long-standing clients. Enticed into recruitment by way of the maritime industry and being surrounded by a family made up of education leaders, it comes as no surprise that Sarah is heading up this important area for Hourglass. Sarah Catchpole is Head of Leadership Recruitment at Hourglass – it’s a role which utilises a skill set she has been developing throughout her career in education recruitment and as a search consultant.
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