Shaping the future of schools through great leadership
Spencer Clarke Group is an award-winning school leadership and Headteacher recruitment agency. Operating nationwide, we supply schools and multi-academy trusts with permanent and interim Headteachers who are passionate about driving performance, culture and long-term academic success.
We understand that appointing a Headteacher is one of the most critical decisions a school can make. Our education recruitment specialists will work closely with you to identify leaders who align with your schools vision, values and strategic objectives.
With a proven track record, we can supply established Headteachers seeking new challenges, aspiring leaders ready for their first headship and interim specialists during periods of uncertainty.
How we support schools
Comprehensive pool of experienced Headteachers and senior leaders
We source candidates who aren’t actively looking but can be uncovered
Unmatched expertise within Headteacher recruitment
Regular school visits
Tailored search aligned to your school’s vision and priorities
Fast turnaround for urgent or hard-to-fill vacancies
Commitment to building brighter futures for children and young people
Dedicated compliance support
Typical jobs we recruit for
Headteachers
Executive Headteachers
Deputy Headteachers
Assistant Headteachers
Interim Headteachers
Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
School Business Managers
Pastoral Managers
Alternative Provision Managers & Consultants
School Improvement Advisors & Leaders
Who we work with
Mainstream schools
SEND schools, PRUs and alternative provision schools
EYFS and nurseries
Multi-academy trusts
Colleges and further education
Local authorities and councils
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Testimonials
Pupil Referral Unit
"Our Headteacher was taken ill unexpectedly which created a challenge as we were in the middle of some big projects. I contacted Jamie Heath and he put my mind at rest that he would be able to help.
Within a few days, I was interviewing interim Heads and we took one on on a three month contract. So far they have been wonderful and fitted right into our team."
Within a few days, I was interviewing interim Heads and we took one on on a three month contract.
Multi-Academy Trust
"I was very impressed with their approach and the candidates put forward at short notice.
The team was extremely responsive and very quick to meet our urgent requirements.
We will definitely use them again in the future - thank you."
The team was extremely responsive and very quick to meet our urgent requirements.
FAQs
Yes. We have robust processes in place to ensure that every candidate is thoroughly vetted and they meet all necessary standards for working in schools.
As APSCo Compliance+ Education accredited, our dedicated compliance team will carry out thorough pre-employment checks on all candidates including:
Enhanced DBS checks to ensure suitability for working in a school environment
Right to work verification to confirm legal employment status
Comprehensive reference checks to validate experience and reliability
Employment history reviews for transparency and safeguarding
We recruit for a wide range of Headteacher and senior leadership roles across a number of education settings. Our typical placements cover executive, deputy, assistant and interim Headteachers.
If you need to appoint an interim Headteacher at short notice, simply request a call back and one of our education specialists will contact you when is convenient.
They will run through what to expect, time scales and our quality assurance process to ensure you find the most suitable interim Headteacher.
To conduct an open, fair and successful recruitment process, it is important to establish a set of principles that will outline how the board will undertake its recruitment and selection processes. The principles should be set out in the school’s recruitment policy so that they can be followed consistently by everybody involved.
All individuals involved in the recruitment process should adhere to the 7 principles of public life which applies to anyone who holds public office.
The legal framework regarding the appointment of a Headteacher, and the roles and responsibilities of those involved, is stipulated in the requirements of the School Staffing Regulations.
Yes. The Education Act 2002 requires all maintained schools to have a Headteacher, or a person appointed to carry out the functions of a Headteacher during an absence of the Headteacher or pending the appointment of a new Headteacher.
If you are searching for an interim or permanent Headteacher, simply request a call back and one of our education specialists will contact you when is convenient.
Yes. A single school can have two Headteachers through what is known as the Shared Leadership Model. A co-headship model means that there is less pressure on just one person. By having two Headteachers (co-heads) they can discuss ideas, problems, solutions and share accountability for decision making.
The board is responsible for making sure a member of staff is appointed to carry out the functions of a Headteacher if the appointed Headteacher is absent, or the school is waiting to appoint a new Headteacher.
If you are searching for an interim or permanent Headteacher, simply request a call back and one of our education specialists will contact you when is convenient.
Meet the team
Matt Byrne-Fraser
Lead Consultant
Education recruitment specialist for Mainstream schools & EYFS
Matching Teachers and support staff with secondary schools where they will thrive is extremely rewarding, especially because educators are so influential to students throughout their teenage years.
I have worked in recruitment for over a decade and the education sector is very important to me. I love visiting the schools I work alongside. It’s an important way to develop relationships and truly understand their ethos and culture.
Jamie Heath
Regional Director
Education recruitment specialist for SEND & SEMH schools
It’s incredibly rewarding to help schools find outstanding teaching and support staff who make a lasting difference to students' educational outcomes.
I’m incredibly proud to lead our education division. With many former teachers on our team, we bring first-hand experience and a genuine understanding of the skills, challenges, and dedication required to succeed in both mainstream and SEND education.
I would like Spencer Clarke Group to contact me regarding their recruitment services.
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