Conducting an Executive Search for a Deputy Principal, Teaching and Learning, to lead the Primary and Secondary Curriculum Coordinators and the Heads of Departments
The Brief
Future Leadership™ was engaged by a leading independent Islamic school in Australia to appoint an educational leader to the position of Deputy Principal, Teaching and Learning.
After partnering with Future Leadership in July 2021 regarding the placement of Principal, the School engaged the firm to lead the search for the Deputy Principal, Teaching and Learning role. The Deputy Principal, Teaching and Learning is responsible for leading the Primary and Secondary Curriculum Coordinators and the Heads of Departments to maintain and grow high standards through improving Pedagogical approaches across the school.
The search followed a previously established partnership with the school and was aimed at identifying a leader with a strong understanding and commitment to the Islamic ethos along with a demonstrated understanding of current and emerging approaches to teaching and learning and how they relate in an Islamic School.
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The Process
The Future Leadership team, led by Liz Jones and Liam King, undertook full stakeholder meetings which informed a targeted search process identifying candidates with a strong understanding and commitment to the Islamic faith and emerging approaches to teaching and learning. Key steps in the process included:
- Targeted Search Strategy: Collaborated with trusted referral partners and engaged with known candidates across independent schools and related sectors throughout Australia.
- Digital Outreach: Conducted an online advertising campaign to expand the reach of the search process.
- Panel Interviews: Presented a strong shortlist of candidates and facilitated two rounds of panel interviews. The final candidates delivered a presentation to the selection panel and participated in a tour of the school.
Emerging Capabilities
Strategy and Purpose
Develops and leads strategy for the function/organisation, taking a broad and long-term perspective. Communicates and gains buy-in to organisational goals and vision, promoting change initiatives.
Culture and Engagement
Fosters a positive culture, creating a sense of belonging and inclusiveness. Creates an environment that encourages diverse perspectives and facilitates a psychologically safe environment.
Governance and Compliance
Establishes, champions, and measures the effectiveness of an organisation’s regulatory and reporting systems. Identifies and evaluates risks and develops strategies to mitigate risk.
Stakeholder Relations
Establishes rapport with stakeholders, builds and sustains trusted and collaborative relationships. Identifies and draws on relevant and diverse perspectives and integrates them to support productive interactions.
Communication and Influence
Communicates with clarity and impact to facilitate individual and collective understanding, inspire action and enable information exchange. Leverages human-centric communication and storytelling to effectively influence stakeholders across the physical and virtual realms.
The Outcome
The appointed Deputy Principal, Teaching and Learning is an accomplished educator presenting with extensive leadership experience collaborating with an executive team consisting of Deputies, Primary Curriculum Coordinator, Heads of Department, Year Advisors and Welfare Coordinators.
With an established educational networks across Independent, Islamic, Catholic, and public sectors, their appointment is set to significantly enhance the school.
