Collaborative Search
Partnership that strengthens your in-house recruitment
For schools with internal recruitment capacity who want Montessori-specific candidate sourcing, screening and advisory support — without handing over the process completely.
Collaborative Search is a flexible partnership: we augment your recruitment efforts with Montessori-specific outreach, pre-screening, and targeted support. It’s designed for schools that want to retain control of selection while gaining access to our network and assessment expertise.
Who this is for
Schools with an HR or admissions team managing hires who want Montessori-aligned candidate support.
Teams seeking vetted shortlists or assessment tools for internal interviews.
Schools wanting targeted reach (e.g., bilingual guides, specialists) without a fully retained search.
Why choose Collaborative Search
Control + Expertise: You lead the process. We supply Montessori-aligned candidates and specialist input.
Cost-effective: Lower engagement commitment than a retained search, with options to scale.
Calibrated support: From candidate sourcing to interview coaching, you choose the services you need.
Montessori vetting: We assess philosophical alignment, tone, and classroom suitability before candidate hand-off.
Our Collaborative Search options (examples)
Choose from modular services to fit your process and budget:
Candidate Access & Outreach — targeted sourcing to your vacancy requirements.
Shortlist & Dossier Delivery — pre-screened candidates with verified credentials and reference notes.
Interview Support — Montessori-informed interview scripts, panel facilitation, or co-interviews.
Assessment Add-ons — video demonstrations, reflective tasks, or practical assignments.
Reference + Credential Verification — thorough checks to confirm training and experience.
Ad-hoc Consulting — hourly advisory for offer strategy or onboarding recommendations.
Collaborative Search process (typical)
1. Brief & Scope (1 week)
We clarify role expectations, timeline, and deliverables with your team.
2. Targeted Sourcing (2–4 weeks)
We put the role to our Montessori network and surface suitable candidates.
3. Screening & Shortlist (2–5 weeks)
We provide a pre-screened shortlist with notes on alignment and readiness.
4. Your Interviews, Our Support (as scheduled)
We offer interview facilitation, question frameworks, or co-interview participation.
5. Offer Support & Onboarding Advice
We assist with reference verification and onboarding suggestions to protect classroom continuity.
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
Collaborative Search is priced modularly: such as a one-off sourcing fee plus optional per-service costs (interview facilitation, assessments, etc.). We will create a proposal aligned with your needs and budget.
To request a detailed proposal and fee estimate, please get in touch.
Request Collaborative Support
Tell us about your vacancy, preferred start date, and which collaborative modules you are interested in. Attach Job Description or notes if available.
