Dedicated Search
A fully managed, Montessori-aligned recruitment partnership
For schools seeking priority, confidentiality and an end-to-end search process that preserves pedagogical integrity and finds leaders and guides who truly fit.
A Dedicated Search is our most personalised engagement — ideal for Heads of School, Boards, or schools facing strategic leadership or mission-critical hires. We act as an extension of your team, managing every stage with discretion, Montessori expertise, and clear governance.
Who this is for
Heads of School or Boards planning confidential leadership transitions.
Schools needing a priority, high-touch search for Guides, Heads, or senior pedagogical roles.
Communities that require rigorous alignment checks and a measured, transparent process.
Why choose Dedicated Search
Confidentiality & Priority: We manage searches privately and prioritise your timeline and stakeholders.
End-to-end management: From search design to placement and follow-through.
Montessori-led assessment: Interviews and evaluations conducted by Montessori practitioners who prioritise philosophy as much as skill.
Outcome-focused: We deliver candidates who strengthen the prepared environment and the school’s long-term culture.
Our Dedicated Search process
We structure each retained search into clear stages — transparent, measurable, and collaborative.
1. Discovery & Briefing (Week 0–1)
Deep consultation with the Board and leadership to define role, cultural priorities, success criteria, and timeline.
2. Search Design & Agreement (Week 1)
We finalise scope, milestones, communication cadence, and engagement terms.
3. Sourcing & Mapping (Weeks 2–5)
Active outreach to our global Montessori network — confidentially engaging passive and active candidates.
4. Montessori-Informed Screening (Weeks 4–7)
Credential verification, structured philosophy interviews, reference checks, and optional demonstration tasks.
5. Shortlist & Presentation (Weeks 6–9)
We present a curated shortlist with dossiers: training, experience, leadership statement, references, and our alignment assessment.
6. Interviews & Selection Support (Weeks 7–11)
We coordinate interviews, stakeholder panels, and provide candidate feedback and negotiation support.
7. Offer & Onboarding Support (Weeks 10–14)
We assist with contract negotiation and recommended onboarding to protect continuity and pedagogy.
8. Post-placement Check-ins (3 & 6 months)
Optional follow-up to ensure a stable transition and address integration support for the school and the new hire.
(Timelines indicative; each engagement is tailored to your needs.)
Deliverables & transparency
With a Dedicated Search you receive:
Project plan & milestone calendar.
Confidential candidate dossiers.
Regular progress reports and analytics.
Recommended onboarding checklist to protect pedagogy and tone.
Optional post-placement coaching or mentoring support.
Pricing
Our Dedicated Search engagements are customised; fees are structured to reflect the scope, role level, and confidentiality requirements. We provide transparent agreements and phased billing aligned with milestones.
To request a detailed proposal and fee estimate, please get in touch.
For Schools
Every Montessori school needs adult leadership that preserves integrity while nurturing growth.
We connect schools with Pedagogical Leaders who can observe, guide, and unify teaching teams — protecting Montessori philosophy while evolving it with care.
Our process ensures your next pedagogical leader embodies both depth and discernment.
How to Begin
Please attach role briefs or Job Description and indicate confidentiality level. A member of our team will contact you within one business day.
