Perrett Laver Global Schools Practice Contents Introduction 01 International Schools 03 UK Independent Schools 08 UK Independent Preparatory Schools 17 UK Maintained Sector 21 Other Senior Leadership Appointments 25 Contact Us 31 Introduction We established our Global Schools Practice to respond to some of the challenges we had observed in the way in which the sector has traditionally appointed its leaders. We are intentionally different, and we seek to add value through our creative thinking, original research, compelling advocacy and exceptional candidate care. These are the hallmarks of Perrett Laver’s approach. We understand how to engage with candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds, how to advocate persuasively and authentically on behalf of our clients, and ultimately how to create the conditions in which the best candidates are willing and able to engage meaningfully with an appointment process. This requires considerable care, professionalism, empathy and tenacity. We are proud of our work in the global schools sector. Our significant presence in the UK market has allowed us to expand internationally, allowing us to bring our experience, networks and reputation to bear in our work in Asia, South Africa and Australia. We share with you a selection of our appointments showcasing our work in the international schools, UK independent, preparatory and maintained sectors. Global Schools Practice 01 02 International Schools We have worked with Brighton College Al Ain Harrow School, Hong Kong numerous international schools Appointment of a Head Appointment of a Head and international schools Brighton College Al Ain (BCAA) is one of the UAE’s leading The first international boarding and day school in Hong groups across Asia, South schools and the second international school of the Kong, and the fifth member of the growing family of Africa and Australia. Brighton College family of schools. Founded as a result of Harrow Schools, Harrow Hong Kong has a distinctive a partnership between Brighton College and Bloom heritage and an impressive reputation for educational Education, it offers the best of British-based learning in an excellence. Blending the philosophy and tradition of Hilton College international context, catering for Emirati students and Harrow School with the vibrancy of a multi-cultural Appointment of a Head expatriates from a range of cultures and backgrounds. international community, Harrow Hong Kong provides an exceptional educational experience for over 1175 students Hilton College is one of South Africa’s premier Perrett Laver was appointed in the summer of 2015 to aged 3-18. independent schools with a rich heritage of outstanding identify a new Head following the appointment of David all-boys’ boarding education. Situated on a magnificent Tongue to be Founding Head of Brighton College In September 2016 Perrett Laver was asked to help the 4,253 acre campus in KwaZulu-Natal, Hilton offers a Epsom College in Malaysia Bangkok. The shortlist comprised existing Heads and School to appoint an outstanding leader to succeed Mel senior leaders from a range of British international schools Mrowiec who will retire in July 2017 after five years of learning environment which is unparalleled in its beauty, Appointment of a Principal inspiring boys to excel academically whilst developing and HMC schools. The successful appointee was Dr excellent service. The new Head will lead a high Having successfully advised Epsom College on the their characters and talents across an exceptionally Kenneth Greig, Rector at Hutchesons’ Grammar School, performing school into the next exciting stage of its appointment of Jay Piggott as Head, Perrett Laver was diverse range of sporting and cultural pursuits. Glasgow. Dr Grieg took up the post in September 2016. evolution, developing and implementing a clear vision to asked to assist with the search for a Principal for Epsom guide Harrow Hong Kong through further growth and the The Board of Governors sought an ambitious, dynamic College in Malaysia (ECiM). Brighton College Abu Dhabi completion of a major investment in the School’s Head to lead the College through a significant and Appointment of a Head impressive campus. ECiM would open in September 2014 and would grow to exciting new phase in its evolution. He or she would become a co-educational boarding school for 900 pupils Following our engagement with Brighton College and Bloom develop Hilton as a 21st century expression of one of the The search for Harrow Hong Kong’s next Head will aged 13-18. A smaller Junior School would also be Education to find a Head for Brighton College Al Ain, the finest educational organisations in the world, building conclude in December 2016. developed. Tony Fernandes, Chief Executive of Air Asia Selection Committee were so impressed with our shortlist of purposefully on the College’s many strengths to deliver an and an Old Epsomian would be Chairman of Governors candidates for the post that they appointed a second innovative vision based firmly on the pursuit of excellence and the School would occupy a 50-acre site at Bandar candidate from the field. Simon Corns, previously Head at and the development of young men equipped to Enstek, south of Kuala Lumpur. QEGS Blackburn will take up the post of Head at Brighton contribute meaningfully to society. College Abu Dhabi in January 2017. Following an extensive global search, a longlist of 18 The shortlist of candidates comprised a Head and a candidates was interviewed by Perrett Laver and a Deputy Head at UK HMC schools, a Head at a prestigious Brighton College Dubai shortlist of six was subsequently taken forward. The final South African school and a Chief Executive at a high- Appointment of a Head field included Heads and senior leaders from UK HMC performing educational institution. The successful Brighton College Dubai will be the fourth school in the schools and their counterparts from a range of candidate was George Harris, Chief Executive of The Brighton College family of schools. It will be owned by international schools. The appointed candidate was Martin Royal Bafokeng Institute (RBI). Bloom Properties and operated by Bloom Education, a George, Head of Durham School. subsidiary company, in consultation with Brighton College International Schools, Brighton College’s international arm. In 2016, Perrett Laver was appointed to seek a founding Head for Brighton College Dubai following our successful work on the appointments of Simon Corns and Kenneth Grieg to Brighton College Abu Dhabi and Al Ain respectively. This post is due to appoint later this year. Global Schools Practice 03 04 International Schools The British School Jakarta Tanglin Trust School (BSJ) Appointment of a Head of Appointment of a Head of Senior School Secondary Tanglin Trust School Singapore is a vibrant, co-educational school for 2,700 students aged 3-18. The School offers the The British School Jakarta is a vibrant co-educational best of British-based learning in an international context, school for 1,400 students aged 3-18. Located in one of the catering for expatriates in Singapore from a range of most dynamic and fastest growing cities in the world, the cultures and backgrounds. School provides an exceptional educational experience, nurturing, challenging and supporting students to become Perrett Laver was appointed in December 2013 to identify active and capable citizens of tomorrow. The School a new Head of the Senior School following the retirement sought to appoint an outstanding Head of Secondary for of Neil Turrell. The Head of the Senior School reports to August 2015. Reporting directly to the Principal, Simon the Chief Executive, Peter Derby-Crook and it was Dennis, the new Head of Secondary would play a vital therefore important to identify a collaborative individual role in leading the School into the next stage in its The British School Jakarta with the leadership skills and style to work effectively as Sherborne School development, building on existing strengths and (BSJ) part of a wider organisation. Appointment of an inaugural positioning the School at the leading edge of educational Appointment of a Business and The search focused on individuals with a deep International Education innovation. Operations Director understanding of the British curriculum and international Director The shortlist of candidates included Heads of School and experience. The shortlist was made up of Heads and In summer 2015, Perrett Laver was asked to advise on the Having partnered with Sherborne on the appointment of Dr Deputies from a diverse group of international schools senior leaders from a range of British international schools appointment of a Business and Operations Director for the Dominic Luckett as Head and Chief Executive and on the spanning the Asia region. The appointed candidate was as well as individuals from the UK, many of whom had British School Jakarta (BSJ). This followed our successful appointment of Tim Waters as Principal of Sherborne Rachel Edwards, Deputy Head of Secondary (and formerly international experience at an earlier point in their careers. work with BSJ in 2014 to appoint a Head of Secondary International, Perrett Laver was engaged in August 2015 to Assistant Head of Secondary (Student Welfare) at Taipei The appointed candidate was Allan Forbes, Head of the School. BSJ is a co-educational school for 1,400 students advise on the appointment of Sherborne’s first International International School and the International School of Senior School at Harrow, Bangkok. aged 3-18 with a turnover of US$40 million and an Education Director. Penang), against a highly competitive external field. impressive 18 hectare campus. The successful candidate would be an experienced The Principal and the Board required a candidate to educationalist, combining a track record of highly manage the School’s finances, operations and commercial successful senior leadership experience with a deep activities and to lead a major capital development understanding of the independent sector both within the programme.