Conducting an Executive Search for a Principal to Lead Academic Excellence and Cultural Development at an Independent Co-Educational Islamic School
The Brief
Future Leadership™ partnered with a leading independent Islamic school in Australia to appoint a Principal who serves as both Chief Executive Officer and the educational leader at the school.
The successful appointee is responsible to the Board for implementing and managing the educational policies, regulations, and procedures of the school to ensure that all students receive a high-quality education within a safe Islamic environment; and for overseeing the administrative and financial programs of the school.
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The Process
Led by Liz Jones, Future Leadership™ conducted a targeted national search process:
- Search and Advertising: Implemented a national advertising campaign and engaged directly with 85 known individuals to explore their interest or seek referrals.
- Internal Candidate Management: Included two internal candidates in the evaluation process to ensure a holistic approach.
- Candidate Assessment: Presented 11 candidates to the school with comprehensive assessment reports and background checks.
This process ensured a diverse and competitive candidate pool, with the successful appointee recommended through Future Leadership’s network.
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
An experienced leader with a strong connection to the school was appointed as Principal, commencing in January 2022.
- The appointee joined the School in 2021 as Director of Faith and Australian Islamic Identity.
- Held a key role in the School Executive in which they worked to strengthen the School’s Islamic values and ethos in an Australian context.
