Ensuring Educational Continuity: Interim Head of Senior School at Leading Independent Girls’ School
The Brief
Future Leadership was engaged by a leading independent girls’ school to assist with the urgent appointment of an Interim Head of Senior School while the search for a permanent candidate was underway.
Following the departure of the permanent Head of Senior School, the school identified an immediate need to bring in an experienced senior school executive who could work closely with the Principal and lead the day-to-day management of staff, while maximising learning opportunities, personal development, and welfare of senior students.
Increase in General Management Skills
According to the American Management Association, only 14% of businesses consider themselves “well prepared” to handle a sudden loss in senior management. Add to that the fact that it takes at least four months to fill an executive role, and an Interim Executive experienced in operations makes a lot of sense!
Increase in Customer Experience Skills
These days experience is everything. What truly makes for a good experience? Speed. Convenience. Consistency. Friendliness. And human touch. Our Interim Executives deliver a great experience while improving your customer experience!
Increase in People & Culture Skills
Organisations are constantly changing as they respond to internal and external pressures. Continual process improvement can enable team engagement and lead to growth. Interim Executives bring fresh eyes and effective industry best practice to the execution.
Increase in Data Analytics
Complex challenges require critical thinking and in the age of information-overwhelm it is imperative to have analytical minds at the table. These skills range across finance, data science, systems and more. An Interim Executive can be the right person to optimise your inputs to maximise your output.
The Process
With the urgent need to have the interim leader in place before the start of the new school year, our team quickly sourced the right individual to fulfill this crucial bridging role.
The appointed Interim Executive brought over 35 years of experience as a senior school educator in both Australia and overseas, including previous roles as a Principal at an independent school. Their deep passion for staff development and student learning enabled them to step into the role seamlessly.
Emerging Capabilities
Curriculum
Expertise in developing and implementing senior school curricula that align with educational standards and foster student achievement.
Education Management
Skilled in managing the daily operations of an educational institution, ensuring smooth and efficient school functioning.
Education Leadership
Proven leadership in guiding educational teams and fostering an environment conducive to learning and personal growth.
Education Technology
Proficient in integrating education technology to enhance learning experiences and streamline administrative processes.
Staff Development
Experienced in mentoring and developing staff, promoting professional growth, and improving teaching practices.
The Outcome
Working closely with the Principal and the senior executive team, the Interim Executive had an immediate positive impact on the school.
They contributed to creating a culture of positive learning and strong relationships among the senior students, ensuring continuity in leadership during a critical transition period.
