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 , 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 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’ , 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 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 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. UK and globally; as well as strong strategic and commercial experience, school start-up experience and Perrett Laver conducted a global search to produce a the collaborative abilities to work collegially as part of the diverse and competitive shortlist. The field included three dynamic Sherborne family of schools. UK HMC school Bursars, a Director of Business and Administration from a well-regarded British international The shortlist comprised a Head and Deputy Head, both school and several candidates from the higher education with considerable international school and start-up sector in the UK, Asia and Australia. experience; a former schools group Principal and International Recruitment Director; and a Deputy Director The successful candidate was Kerrie Weippert-Rowe, of Schools for another leading school brand. Faculty Manager at the Faculty of Law, Monash University. Sherborne appointed David Miles, Deputy Director of Schools at Management International.

Global Schools Practice 05 06 International Schools UK Independent Schools

The Anglican Church Perrett Laver is a market- Grammar School (Churchie) leading search firm serving the Appointment of a Head UK independent schools sector. Perrett Laver was engaged by The Anglican Church Our diverse track record Grammar School (Churchie) to lead a global search for a includes successful Head new Head. Churchie is one of Australia’s foremost boys’ schools and is a member of the International Boys’ School appointments for a wide range Coalition. of day, boarding, co-educational

After an extensive global search carried out by Perrett and senior schools. Laver’s Sydney and London offices, 17 candidates from Australia, the and the Netherlands were longlisted and, of these, 10 candidates were taken forward St George’s College Weybridge to initial interview with Churchie. The field of shortlisted Appointment of a Head candidates comprised six experienced Heads of leading Education Development Trust schools across Australia and in the United Kingdom and Appointment of an inaugural Following the retirement of Joe Peake after 21 years of outstanding leadership, Perrett Laver was asked to three Deputies in Australia. The successful candidate was Independent Schools Director Wellington College Dr Alan Campbell. support St George’s College Weybridge in the search for a Appointment of a Master Education Development Trust transforms lives by new Head. improving education around the world. With an annual Perrett Laver was selected to conduct a discreet search for St George’s College Weybridge is a leading independent turnover exceeding £100 million and 2,700 staff worldwide, the 14th Master of Wellington College in succession to Sir co-educational Roman Catholic day school providing an Education Development Trust is a major force in global Anthony Seldon. Wellington College is one of the world’s exceptional education for 11-18 year olds. Situated on a education providing a range of services including school top co-educational boarding schools, and the challenge in beautiful 100 acre campus, the College develops confident system reform, inspection and evaluation, teacher and this search was to identify an individual with the skills and young people able to make a meaningful contribution to leadership training and curriculum design. experience to follow an exceptionally high-profile Master society. and take Wellington forward into the next phase of its In 2016 Perrett Laver was appointed to advise on the The Governing Body were seeking an exceptional and development. search for an experienced and entrepreneurial visionary leader to build confidently on St George’s educationalist to join the organisation in the newly created We conducted a highly targeted global search. The strong considerable strengths to evolve the College as one of the role of Independent Schools Director. Reporting directly to shortlist of six experienced Heads included the Head of leading educational establishments in the country. the Chief Executive, the appointee would manage four one of the leading schools on the East Coast of America, schools in the UK and South Africa and would lead the There was a requirement for candidates to be practising as well as a high profile Head in Australia. The successful expansion of an independent schools portfolio globally. Catholics and the final shortlist was composed of five candidate, Julian Thomas, was previously Head of experienced Heads. The successful candidate was Rachel , and took up the post in September The appointed candidate would combine a track record of Owens, previously Head of St George’s Ascot. 2015. successful leadership with high levels of commercial acumen and substantial knowledge of business development in an educational setting. The shortlist comprised a diversity of candidates from both the schools and wider education sectors. The appointed candidate was Darren Coxon, Director of Education at Brighton College International Schools.

Global Schools Practice 07 08 UK Independent Schools

Lord Wandsworth College Appointment of a Head Appointment of a Head Lord Wandsworth College (LWC) offers a rich education In January 2015, Perrett Laver was engaged by Repton designed to allow its pupils to flourish in a rapidly School to advise on the search for a successor to Robert changing and challenging 21st century world. A pioneering Holroyd. One of the UK’s leading co-educational boarding character education programme overarches the excellent and day schools, Repton educates c.650 pupils in rural academic, co-curricular and pastoral provision. LWC is a Derbyshire. foundation school and the ‘foundationers’, who currently The brief was to identify a leader capable of building on a make up 10% of the pupil population, are an important part good platform and developing Repton as a leading of the culture and community of the School. national and international education brand. It was essential Perrett Laver was appointed to identify a new Head that candidates had a strong understanding of boarding. following Fergus Livingston’s move overseas. The task The final shortlist was composed of three serving Heads facing the next Head was to further secure LWC’s standing and one experienced Deputy Head. The successful as a pupil-centred school at the forefront of educational candidate was Alastair Land, previously Deputy Head at practice. It was also essential that the appointed Harrow. With a first class degree from Cambridge, Mr Land candidate was able to engage meaningfully with the began his career at Eton before progressing to Winchester, Magdalen College School (MCS) foundation and to truly understand its role at the heart of Harrogate Ladies’ College where he was Master-in-College. Appointment of a Master LWC. Appointment of a Principal Following the appointment of Dr Timothy Hands as Head Therefore, the search focused on individuals with a Harrogate Ladies’ College (HLC) is a leading boarding and of , Perrett Laver was appointed in the genuine resonance with LWC’s distinctive aims and ethos day school providing an all-round education for girls and autumn of 2015 to begin a discreet and targeted search for as a foundation school, and leaders who shared the boys aged 2-11 and for girls only between the ages of 11 a new Master for MCS. The new Master would build on the Governors’ commitment to maintain and develop the Lord and 18. Following the appointment of Mrs Rhiannon School’s existing strengths to further develop MCS as a Wandsworth Foundation. The shortlist was made up of Wilkinson to the Headship of , the Board distinguished educational institution at the heart of a great existing Heads and Deputies from HMC schools and the of Governors sought to appoint a dynamic, inspirational university city. successful candidate was Adam Williams, Deputy Head of Principal to lead the College into the next stage in its The Glasgow Academy. The Governors were seeking an outstanding educator with development. HLC required a charismatic, visible leader the intellectual abilities, vision and leadership skills to who would inspire and motivate a high calibre senior inspire a rich and diverse academic community. team, demonstrating the gravitas required to win the respect of staff, pupils, parents and other external The shortlist comprised six distinguished and well-known stakeholders. An understanding of the boarding school existing Heads. The successful candidate, Helen Pike, is context was also essential. the first female Master in the School’s 535-year history. Ms Pike was previously Headmistress of South Hampstead The shortlisted candidates came from schools across the High School for Girls, GDST and took up the post in UK. The successful candidate was Mrs Sylvia Brett, Deputy September 2016. Head at Roedean School.

Global Schools Practice 09 10 UK Independent Schools

Christ’s Hospital (CH) Caterham School Appointment of a Head Appointment of a Head In September 2015, Perrett Laver was privileged to be Perrett Laver was asked to support the Trustees of appointed to secure the next Head for Christ’s Hospital Caterham School in the search for Julian Thomas’ (CH). successor in July 2014. The search began in earnest in September 2014, with a focus on identifying a leader with CH epitomises the transformative power of education. the vision, ambition and strategic abilities to take Situated on a majestic campus in 1,200 acres of rolling Caterham forward and build on the exceptional Sussex countryside, the School blends a rich heritage and achievements of Mr Thomas. distinctive traditions with an innovative approach to offer a first-class independent boarding education to children with We engaged with both existing Heads and experienced, academic potential from all walks of life. well-regarded Deputy Heads. The final shortlist was made up of two serving Heads and three Deputies. The The Board of School Governors and Council of Almoners appointed candidate was Ceri Jones, Second Master at sought an inspirational educationalist to succeed John . Franklin, who would retire in 2017. This post provided a unique opportunity to shape the future of an organisation at the forefront of the social mobility agenda, and to lead a school which, more than any other, genuinely transforms lives and opportunities. The appointment process concluded in early 2015 and Epsom College against an exceptionally strong field, Simon Reid, Principal Appointment of a Head at Gordonstoun, was announced as the successful Perrett Laver was selected to work with Epsom College on appointee. the appointment of a successor to Stephen Borthwick upon his retirement after 12 years in post. The search was Appointment of a Head and focused on candidates with deep experience of co- Chief Executive educational boarding school environments, and there was In September 2014, Perrett Laver was asked to support a clear desire to engage with individuals for whom this Sherborne School in the appointment of a new Head and would be a second headship. The successful candidate Chief Executive. The Governors were seeking an would also be required to play a key role in supporting the inspirational, highly strategic leader to develop Sherborne establishment of Epsom College, Malaysia, the first as a major global educational brand. international offshoot of the Epsom brand, and thus candidates with international experience and a genuinely The shortlist was made up of several serving Heads and global perspective were of particular interest. an experienced Deputy Head. The successful candidate was Dr Dominic Luckett, Head and Chief Executive of the The shortlist of six included four sitting Heads and two Mill Hill School Foundation. high calibre Deputy Heads. The Governing Body appointed Jay Piggott, Head of Campbell College.

Global Schools Practice 11 12 UK Independent Schools

The Mill Hill School City of London Freemen’s The Abbey School, Reading Foundation School Appointment of a Head Appointment of a Head and Appointment of a Head The Abbey School is one of the UK’s leading independent Chief Executive Perrett Laver was appointed by the City of London schools for girls aged 3-18. Following the retirement of Barbara Stanley in 2014, the Governors sought to appoint The Mill Hill School Foundation is a highly successful Corporation to support City of London Freemen’s School in an outstanding leader to build on the achievements under family of four leading co-educational schools for pupils the search for a new Head following the retirement of Mrs Stanley and take the School forward into the next aged 3-18. Philip MacDonald. The School required a new leader with the strategic skills to set out and deliver a new vision for exciting phase of its development. After handling the appointments of the Heads of Belmont, the School, and the collaborative abilities to work The candidate was to be an exceptional strategic leader Grimsdell and the Mount Mill Hill International, Perrett effectively as a senior officer within the City of London with strong organisational management skills and the Laver was asked to conduct the search for a new Chief Corporation. capacity to inspire the whole school community to achieve Executive of the Mill Hill School Foundation and Head of the highest standards of educational and pastoral Senior School. The Governors were seeking an outstanding The final shortlist for the role comprised four experienced excellence. leader to build on the Foundation’s success to guide it Heads and the successful candidate was Roland Martin, through a significant and exciting phase, demonstrating the previously Head of Rendcomb College. The shortlist comprised two existing Heads and four Eastbourne College gravitas to command respect across the community. Deputies. The successful candidate was Rachel Dent, Appointment of a Head Deputy Head (Senior School) at The Abbey School against The search therefore focused on attracting experienced Eastbourne College is a leading co-educational boarding a competitive external field. Heads, bringing proven track records of successful and day school providing a broad, all-round education for leadership and an appreciation of working within a pupils aged 13-18. In 2015, Perrett Laver was asked to foundation setting. The shortlist comprised six sitting Heads support the Governors in their search for a new Head to leading a variety of successful independent schools. The succeed Simon Davies. Building on the existing strong appointed candidate, Frances King, had been Principal at platform, the next Head would lead the College with vision Collège Alpin Beau Soleil in Switzerland and formerly and ambition, providing clear leadership in a changing Head of Roedean School and Heathfield School, Ascot. external environment to ensure that Eastbourne continued to develop young people equipped to thrive in an increasingly competitive 21st century world.

The successful candidate would have the leadership abilities to inspire the College’s committed staff, and the strategic capabilities to further develop Eastbourne as a centre for excellence and innovation. A track record of successful management experience was essential as well as strong intellectual abilities, a deep understanding of boarding and a genuine commitment to Eastbourne’s enabling ethos.

The shortlist for the post was exceptionally strong comprising Deputies and Senior Deputies from some of the best independent schools in the country. The successful candidate was Tom Lawson, Deputy Head at Christ’s Hospital.

Global Schools Practice 13 14 UK Independent Schools

Whitgift School Trinity School Mount Mill Hill School Appointment of a Head Appointment of a Head (MMHS), The Mill Hill School Perrett Laver was appointed by the Whitgift Foundation in As part of our partnership with the Whitgift Foundation, Foundation the summer of 2015 to advise on the appointment of new Perrett Laver was asked to conduct the search for a Appointment of a Head Heads for both Trinity School and Whitgift School. successor to Mark Bishop. Trinity School is a leading Mount Mill Hill School is a co-educational boarding and independent day school for boys with a thriving co- The search for Whitgift commenced in late 2015 to identify day school for pupils from non-English speaking educational Sixth Form. Part of the Whitgift Foundation, an experienced senior leader to succeed Dr Christopher backgrounds. Newly opened in September 2015, the Trinity blends heritage with innovation, academic Barnett after 26 years of headship. Whitgift School is one of MMHS is an important part of The Mill Hill School achievement with musical excellence, and sporting Britain’s finest independent day and boarding schools for Foundation, a family of four co-educational schools for success with outstanding pastoral care to develop young boys aged 10-18. Set in 45 acres of magnificent parkland, pupils aged 3-18. The School offers a first class British people equipped to flourish in a rapidly changing 21st and with an enviable national reputation for academic educational experience and an academic curriculum up to century world. excellence and sporting success, Whitgift provides a truly GCSE/ IGCSE. unique and inspirational learning environment. The Charismatic, warm, genuine and strategic, the successful Perrett Laver was appointed by the Court of Governors to successful candidate would be an outstanding candidate would need to inspire the broad Trinity secure an outstanding, visionary leader to join the educationalist with strong strategic capabilities, clarity of community in the continued pursuit of excellence. He or Foundation as the inaugural Head of the School. Reporting vision and the organisational expertise to shape an she would also combine a track record of successful directly to the Head and Chief Executive of the Mill Hill ambitious future for Whitgift. Significant senior leadership senior leadership experience with high levels of emotional Foundation, the new Head would shape the vision, build experience, high levels of emotional intelligence and the intelligence and the gravitas to be a compelling the team, lead marketing and pupil recruitment and Appointment of a Head warmth and charisma to be a compelling ambassador ambassador for Trinity in the local community and on the establish MMHS as a thriving international community. Following the announcement of John Lever’s upcoming locally, nationally and internationally would all be crucially national stage. retirement after 21 years in post, Perrett Laver was important. The right candidate would be an exceptional educationalist The search produced a large longlist, which was then with a track record of successful leadership and engaged by Canford School to advise on the search for a The shortlist of candidates for the post was highly reduced to a strong and competitive shortlist of one Head management experience, strong strategic abilities, first new Head. The School was seeking to identify a strong, competitive and comprised five sitting Heads from and five Deputy Heads. The successful candidate was class communication skills and the gravitas to operate as a strategic leader capable of building on the impressive outstanding UK schools. The successful appointee was Alasdair Kennedy, Deputy Head (Academic) at Dulwich compelling ambassador. achievements made under John Lever, and leading Christopher Ramsey, Head of The King’s School, Chester. College. Canford forward into the next exciting phase of its The shortlist for the post comprised three Heads or development Directors of international study centres, and two further senior leaders in the field of international education. The A broad, global search concluded with the selection of a successfully appointed candidate was Sarah Bellotti, longlist of 22 candidates. This was reduced down to a Director, King’s Ely International. medium list of eight individuals comprising four existing Heads and four Deputy Heads. From the medium list, four candidates were selected for the final stage of interviews. The successful candidate was Ben Vessey, Senior Deputy Head at Christ’s Hospital School.

Global Schools Practice 15 16 UK Independent Preparatory Schools

Our knowledge of the Grimsdell Pre-Preparatory preparatory sector is well- School, The Mill Hill School developed and we have advised Foundation several leading prep schools on Appointment of a Head Head appointments. Following the announcement of the retirement of Pauline Our track record spans stand- Bennett-Mills, the founding Head, Perrett Laver was engaged to identify a new leader to take Grimsdell alone preparatory schools, and forward into the next exciting phase of its development. preparatory and pre- This search marked the start of a long-term partnership preparatory schools which are with The Mill Hill School Foundation. ‘tied’ or part of a wider The wide-ranging search spanned both the independent foundation of schools. and maintained sectors, and the shortlist of four was made up of Heads and Deputy Heads from a wide range of schools. The successful candidate, Kate Simon, was Head of the Girls’ Upper School at Garden House. Belmont Preparatory School, The Abbey Junior School University College School The Mill Hill School Appointment of a Head Junior Branch Foundation The Abbey Junior School is part of The Abbey School, one Appointment of a Head Appointment of a Head of the UK’s leading independent schools for girls aged 3-18 The Junior Branch of University College School (UCS) is Belmont is a leading co-educational preparatory school and is a thriving and highly successful school for 380 girls one of the UK’s leading preparatory schools for boys aged for over 400 boys and girls aged 7-13. A thriving, highly aged 3-11. In December 2014, Perrett Laver was engaged 7-11. As an important part of the University College School successful school, Belmont’s enviable reputation for to seek a new Head for the Junior School. Foundation, the Junior Branch benefits from close links to academic success and exceptional pastoral care is reflected in its popularity. As an important part of The Mill The successful candidate would be collaborative, creative both UCS Senior School and The Phoenix School, together Hill School Foundation, Belmont benefits from access to and dynamic and would deliver an innovative educational with access to the outstanding senior school facilities. first-class facilities on the 120 acre Mill Hill estate and vision for the future. The appointed candidate would also Perrett Laver had worked successfully with Mark Beard close links to both Grimsdell Pre-Preparatory School and provide highly effective leadership to the Junior School, during his time at Brighton College and was subsequently Mill Hill School. whilst contributing to the strategic development of the asked to advise on this appointment shortly after Mark whole school as a key member of the Executive Board. took up his post as Head of UCS. The Court of Governors sought to appoint an exceptional educationalist to succeed Mrs Lynn Duncan after 11 years The shortlist comprised a Principal, a Deputy Head and an The shortlist for the Head of Junior Branch comprised of successful leadership. The appointed candidate would Acting Head, and the appointee was Nicola Dick-Cleland, several Deputy Heads, a Junior School Head and a combine a proven track record of strategic leadership Acting Head at The Abbey Junior School. Director of Studies from a variety of high-performing experience, with effective management skills and a schools within the UK. The successful candidate was Lewis capacity to work collegially as part of the wider Hayward, Deputy Principal at Highgate School. Foundation.

The shortlist of eight comprised Heads and Deputies from a range of schools. The field was competitive and from the group taken forward to interview, the appointee was Leon Roberts, Senior Deputy Head (Pastoral and Administration) at Belmont School.

Global Schools Practice 17 18 UK Independent Preparatory Schools

The St Paul’s Juniors Port Regis Appointment of a Head (formerly Colet Court) Appointment of a Head The Dragon School is one of the UK’s pre-eminent schools Appointment of a Head Perrett Laver was appointed by the Governing Body of Port offering a first-class boarding and day education for St Paul’s Juniors (formerly known as Colet Court) is one of Regis to advise on the search for a successor to Benedict children aged 4-13 years. Situated in the vibrant university the UK’s leading independent preparatory schools, Dunhill following his appointment as Head of Abercorn city of Oxford, the Dragon School provides a distinctive offering a rich academic, artistic and sporting education to School. educational experience which celebrates childhood and some of the brightest boys in the country aged 7-13 years. Port Regis is one of the UK’s pre-eminent preparatory the joy of learning, and develops young people with the Perrett Laver had previously worked with St Paul’s to schools, providing an exceptional education for day and skills to thrive in a rapidly changing world. appoint a Chief Operating Officer and was therefore boarding pupils aged 3-13. Situated on a magnificent 150 The Governing Body sought an inspirational leader to delighted to be invited back to advise on this important acre campus in , Port Regis boasts first-class facilities succeed John Baugh after 15 years of excellent service. search. and an enviable reputation for excellence across a wide The successful candidate would be an outstanding range of academic, sporting and cultural pursuits. The Reporting directly to Professor Mark Bailey, High Master of educationalist with the vision, leadership skills and successful candidate would be an inspirational leader with a St Paul’s School, the successful candidate would be part strategic ability to guide the Dragon into this important clear vision and the strategic ability to evolve Port Regis in of an exciting future for St Paul’s, delivering a vision which next stage in its development. the next exciting phase of its development. Charismatic, would build on the Junior School’s existing academic and warm and authoritative, the new Head would possess the From a highly competitive field, the Board shortlsited three pastoral strengths and further develop its strong gravitas to be a compelling ambassador for the School, and experienced Prep Heads and a Housemistress of a relationship with the Senior School. the leadership skills to develop a high calibre senior leading HMC Senior School. The appointed candidate was This search produced a diverse and competitive field and management team. Crispin Hyde-Dunn, Head at Abingdon Preparatory a shortlist of four experienced Heads were ultimately School. The post attracted a large, competitive field from which a selected. The appointed candidate was Maxine Shaw, Brighton College Preparatory final shortlist of four was selected. Three of these candidates previously Head of . Maxine is the first School (BCPS) were highly experienced, serving Heads with the energy and woman to lead St Paul’s Juniors and took up the post in Appointment of a Head vision to lead Port Regis successfully as a second headship, September 2016. and one candidate was a Housemaster from a prestigious Brighton College Prep School (BCPS) is a tied preparatory independent school. The appointed candidate was Stephen school with 500 pupils aged 3-13. Richard Cairns, Head of Ilett. Mr Ilett was previously Head of Milbourne Lodge and Brighton College, approached Perrett Laver to conduct the before that he was Director of Studies at . search with a brief to identify a high calibre, dynamic individual capable of building on the strengths of BCPS, operating effectively in a tied set-up, and making a powerful contribution to the continued success of an ambitious family of schools.

The shortlist of seven included Heads and a number of Deputy Heads and senior leaders from a wide range of tied and stand-alone prep schools both in the UK and overseas. The successful candidate was Harry Hastings, Assistant Head at Cumnor House School and founder of History Heroes.

Global Schools Practice 19 20 UK Maintained Sector

Our work with the maintained Westminster City School sector is an important part of Appointment of a Head our practice. Westminster City School provides a vibrant learning We work with a wide range of environment for boys aged 11-19, underpinned by a strong schools from grammar schools Christian ethos. Boasting an enviable location in the heart of London, the School combines a distinguished heritage, to high performing and historic links with St Margaret’s and Westminster Abbey, comprehensives to academies with state-of-the-art modern buildings created with £13 and several Multi-Academy million of BSF investment. The School is part of the United Trusts. Westminster Schools Foundation, a mix of maintained and independent sector schools, and benefits from unique opportunities for support and collaboration.

Watford Grammar School for The Governors sought an exceptional Head to drive Girls (WGSG) Westminster City School forward into the next exciting stage Appointment of a Head Watford Grammar School for of its development. The successful candidate would share the School’s desire to be an outstanding school, and would Watford Grammar School for Girls (WGSG) boasts an Boys (WGSB) possess the vision, ambition and strategic leadership skills enviable national reputation for academic achievement and Appointment of a Head to help achieve this goal. educational innovation. A partially selective school, rated Reading School Watford Grammar School for Boys (WGSB) is one of the UK’s outstanding by Ofsted, WGSG offers a rich educational The final field comprised three strong Deputy Heads, and Appointment of a Principal leading comprehensive schools. An Outstanding, partially experience based on the pursuit of excellence and the the successful candidate was James Wilson, Acting Following the appointment of Dr John Weeds as Head of selective school, WGSB boasts an enviable national development of girls who are equipped to thrive in a global Headmaster and Deputy Head at Westminster City School. Cranbrook School, Perrett Laver was appointed to identify 21st century world. reputation for exceptional academic achievement and a new Principal for Reading School. Combining a excellence across a broad range of sporting, musical and In January 2016 the Governing Body sought a dynamic, distinguished heritage and an enviable reputation for artistic pursuits. inspirational Head to succeed Dame Helen Hyde after 29 outstanding academic achievement, Reading School is years of exceptional leadership. Building on the existing Following the appointment of Martin Post as a Regional one of the top boys’ schools in the country. strong platform, the next Head would lead a new and Schools Commissioner, the Governing Body sought an The brief was to appoint a dynamic Principal to deliver an exciting chapter in WGSG’s rich history, developing and inspirational, experienced leader who would build on innovative educational vision designed to build on delivering a clear vision for continued educational existing strengths and develop and deliver an innovative impressive past achievements and realise the School’s excellence in a rapidly changing external environment. educational vision for WGSB. ambitious future plans in a rapidly changing educational The shortlist for the post comprised four Deputy Heads and The shortlist for the role comprised two existing Heads, one environment. one Senior Assistant Head. The successful candidate was Acting Head and two Deputies from a range of high- The shortlist of six comprised individuals from both the Clare Wagner, previously Senior Deputy Head at South performing UK schools. The successful candidate was Ian state and independent sectors. The successful candidate, Hampstead High School. Mrs Wagner took up her post in Cooksey, Headteacher at Dr Challoner’s High School. Ashley Robson, Vice-Principal, was appointed against an September 2016. exceptionally strong external field.

Global Schools Practice 21 22 UK Maintained Sector

St Joseph’s College Appointment of a Head Appointment of a Head St Joseph’s College provides a rich learning environment for Perrett Laver was appointed in January 2014 to identify a boys aged 11-18 and for girls in the Sixth Form. A warm, new Head following the appointment of Mr Stephen Lehec caring Lasallian and Catholic community, the College to the headship of Kingston Grammar School. welcomes students of other faiths, providing an educational The search focused on individuals who combined strategic experience which blends heritage with an innovative, leadership experience with highly effective management forward-looking approach. skills and strong intellectual abilities. The shortlist was Following the retirement of Marco Franchetti, the Governors made up of Deputy Heads and senior leaders from a sought an exceptional Head to drive St Joseph’s forward range of independent and grammar schools in the UK. The into the next exciting stage of its development. The shortlist appointed candidate was Mark Sturgeon, Deputy Head at of candidates comprised both Heads and Deputies and the Dr Challoner’s Grammar School. successful appointee was David Garrido, Headteacher at Ash Manor School. Creative Education Trust (CET) Appointment of a Group Director of Finance and Resources Widely recognised as one of the leading multi-academy trusts in the country, Creative Education Trust (CET) is at the forefront of educational improvement. With a turnover in 2015 of £40 million, CET is a dynamic, growing family of schools, transforming lives and educational outcomes for children across the UK.

The Group Director of Finance and Resources would offer a strong track record of effective financial and operational management experience. Flexibility would be key to building strong relationships and contribute to the strategic development of an ambitious, growing organisation.

The shortlist of candidates comprised an Interim Group Director of Finance and Resources, a Finance Director and a Director of Finance and Administration. Against a competitive external field, the successful appointee was Nicholas Brann, Interim Group Director of Finance and Resources at Creative Education Trust.

Global Schools Practice 23 24 Other Senior Leadership Appointments

Alongside our work to appoint High School Mill Hill School, The Mill Hill The Abbey School Heads and Principals for Appointment of a Deputy Head School Foundation Appointment of a Head of schools across the globe, Perrett (Academic) Appointment of a Deputy Head Senior School Laver are also experts in Following the successful appointment of Victoria Bingham (External Relations) The Abbey School is one of the UK’s leading independent to the post of Head at South Hampstead High School for schools for girls aged 3-18. Perrett Laver advised on the advising schools on Following the successful appointments of Heads of the Girls, Perrett Laver was approached to seek a new Deputy appointment of Mrs Rachel Dent and was subsequently appointments to a wide range of Mount Mill Hill School, Grimsdell Pre-Preparatory and Head (Academic) for January 2017. asked to work with Mrs Dent on the search for a Head of other senior leadership roles. Belmont Preparatory schools, the Court of Governors of the Senior School and Head of Junior School. The former post is a vibrant and successful Mill Hill School Foundation sought to appoint a well- was created as part of a restructure and is akin to the main independent day school for girls aged 4-18. It combines an qualified and dynamic individual to the post of Deputy Deputy role in other schools. Appointment of multiple exceptional record of academic and co-curricular Head (External Relations) for appointment in September achievement with a commitment to developing the whole 2014. In order to help realise its ambitious plans for the future, the Deputy Heads person such that its young women go into the world with an School was seeking an outstanding leader, who would be a The successful candidate would take overall responsibility In September 2016 Perrett Laver was asked to begin the enduring interest in scholarship, a preparedness for leading key member of the Executive Board working closely with for marketing and pupil recruitment across the Schools of search for a Lower Master at Eton College. One of the happy and fulfilled lives and a strong sense of responsibility Mrs Dent to build on the successes of the School. the Mill Hill School Foundation, and would also serve as world’s pre-eminent independent schools, the College and respect for others. Registrar for Mill Hill School (the Senior School of the The shortlist for the appointment of Head of Senior School blends a distinctive heritage and proud traditions with an The appointee would be a key member of the Senior Foundation). The Deputy Head (External Relations) would at The Abbey School comprised three Deputy Heads and innovative, forward-looking approach to provide a first-class Management Team working closely with the Headmistress, also be directly responsible to the Chief Executive of the two Assistant Heads, and the wider field contained boarding education to over 1,300 boys aged 13-18. Mrs Fiona Boulton, to build on the successes of this Mill Hill School Foundation (who is also the Headmaster of numerous high calibre Heads of Department who were Eton is embarking on a new and exciting stage in its outstanding school. Mill Hill School). He or she would work closely with the attracted to the academic reputation of The Abbey. The evolution. A new Head Master, Simon Henderson, started in Heads of the four Schools of the Foundation to agree and successful candidate was Jan Cresswell, Assistant Head, The shortlist of candidates comprised Heads of History, September 2015 and the College will be seeking an implement strategies for the successful marketing of, and Sixth Form at Portsmouth High School. Classics and Modern Languages, an Assistant Head (Pupil outstanding Deputy Head (known as Lower Master) to recruitment into, the Foundation. Development) and a Director of Digital Learning. The oversee the operational management of the College and successful candidate was Duncan Peel, Head of Modern The shortlist for the post comprised several Housemasters contribute to its strategic development, as a key member of Languages at Hampton School. and a Housemistress, a Registrar, a Head of Year and a the newly constituted Executive Leadership Team. The sitting Director of External Relations. The successful appointed candidate will have a rare opportunity to help candidate was Tony Binns, Founder and Owner of Our shape the future of one of the world’s leading independent World English Schools. schools. He or she will build on existing strengths to further develop Eton as an organisation at the forefront of educational excellence.

The Lower Master appointment is ongoing and Perrett Laver will also support Eton in the search for a Deputy Head (Pastoral) and Deputy Head (Co-curricular) in October 2016 to appoint before the end of the year.

Global Schools Practice 25 26 Other Senior Leadership Appointments

Education First Canford School Appointment of a Deputy Head Appointment of a Director of Appointment of a Director of of School (Pastoral) at EF Finance and Operations Finance Academy Torbay In 2015 Perrett Laver was asked to advise on the Having advised on the appointment of Ben Vessey as Head Following two successful appointments of the Head of EF appointment of a Director of Finance and Operations for of Canford School, Perrett Laver was asked to help with the Academy Oxford and the Head of EF Academy Torbay, Benenden School. The Governors and the Headmistress search for a new Director of Finance. This was a newly Perrett Laver was asked to advise on the appointment of a sought an outstanding Director of Finance and Operations created position and the brief was to identify a senior Deputy Head (Pastoral) for the Academy in Torbay. to join Benenden at a truly exciting point in its evolution. finance leader to sit alongside the Bursar who did not have The right candidate would play a major strategic role in the a finance background. Established in 2005, EF Academy Torbay is a thriving delivery of an ambitious development plan and would need international boarding school offering IGCSE, A Levels and The shortlist comprised a sitting Bursar, a Chief Financial to bring a substantial track record of senior leadership the IB Diploma. Reporting to the incoming Head of School, Officer from a branding solutions company, a Finance experience, outstanding financial management skills and Mark Howe, the next Deputy Head of School would be professional from Twinings, the Director of a management high levels of commercial awareness. responsible for leading and managing the pastoral aspects services group, and the Head of Group Finance Planning of the School, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all The shortlist for the role comprised several sitting Bursars and Analysis from an insurance and investment group. and further candidates from the higher education arena and pupils. The appointed candidate was Tim Brown, Finance, Order to the charity sector. The successful candidate was Martin A competitive shortlist was produced and the successful Cash and Business Intelligence Work Stream Leader at Lander, Senior Programme Manager at the University of candidate was Michael Brewer, Director of Inspection Twinings. . Compliance at St Edmund’s School, Canterbury. St Paul’s School Appointment of a Chief Operating Officer The role of Chief Operating Officer was a newly created post on the St Paul’s School Senior Leadership Team. The brief was to identify a Chief Operating Officer with the strategic and operational leadership skills to oversee the £77 million redevelopment of major buildings, to upskill and build leadership capacity among the support staff, and to work alongside the High Master to identify and pursue various strategic development opportunities.

The shortlist comprised several Bursars, a Business Manager and a Commercial Services Director from a variety of high performing schools and higher education institutions within the UK. The successful appointee was Edward Flute, Business Manager at Sherborne Preparatory School.

Global Schools Practice 27 28 Other Senior Leadership Appointments

Royal Grammar School, University College School Guildford (RGS) Appointment of a Director of Appointment of a Bursar Development and Alumni Royal Grammar School, Guildford (RGS) boasts an enviable University College School (UCS) is one of the UK’s leading reputation for outstanding academic achievement. One of academic day schools and appointed Perrett Laver in the UK’s leading independent schools, the RGS combines a August 2015 to advise on the search for an inaugural distinguished heritage with first-class teaching and a diverse Director of Development and Alumni. The appointee would range of co-curricular activities to offer its pupils a rich, be tasked with building strong relationships with parents stimulating educational experience. and Old Gowers to deliver an ambitious strategy to substantially increase fundraising income. Perrett Laver was engaged by the Royal Grammar School, Sherborne School Guildford (RGS) to lead the search for a new Bursar. The The Head and Governors were seeking a track record of brief was to identify candidates with the breadth of financial success in leading development activity with experience of Appointment of a Director of and operational management experience to support both major donor fundraising, and a professional with the Admissions RGS and Lanesborough. intellect and gravitas to work effectively with a wide range Following three successful appointments of a Head, an of stakeholders. This broad search covered schools, higher education inaugural International Education Director, and Principal for institutions, charities and also demanded engagement with The shortlist comprised four Development Directors from Sherborne International, Perrett Laver was approached candidates currently working in commercial environments. leading UK schools, a Director of Development and Alumni once again to appoint a new Director of Admissions for The final shortlist was composed of a Senior Vice-President Relations from a university and a Principal Development Sherborne School. (Finance) at Astra Zeneca, two independent school Bursars Officer from the . The appointed School One of the UK’s pre-eminent independent schools, and a Faculty Chief Operating Officer from a major London candidate was Sophie von Maltzahn, Principal Development Sherborne provides an outstanding all-boys’ boarding university. The appointed candidate, Robert Ukiah, had Appointment of a Director of Officer (Europe) at the University of Oxford. Prior to her education. Situated in an idyllic market town, the School started his career in the City before moving into education Development University experience Sophie had worked at Eton College combines a rich, distinctive heritage with a clear as Bursar of St Helen’s School, Northwood. and the Chelsea Academy Foundation in senior is a leading co-educational boarding commitment to academic excellence, exceptional pastoral development roles, and she took post in January 2016. Appointment of a Development school for children aged 13-18, and Perrett Laver was care, and an extraordinary range of sporting, artistic and cultural opportunities. Director approached to handle the search for the new Director of Development in April 2014. The aim of the appointment was The Director of Admissions would join Sherborne at an The School sought to appoint an ambitious, visionary to ensure that Bryanston had the resources to achieve exciting stage in its development. Reporting directly to the Development Director with an outstanding track record in ambitious future educational and capital development aims, newly appointed Head and Chief Executive, Dr Dominic institutional development. Reporting directly to the whilst building on a flourishing existing platform. Luckett, he or she would play a crucial role in ensuring the Headmaster, the individual would provide outstanding The search generated a diverse field of candidates, the School’s continued success and prosperity. leadership to the RGS Foundation, setting the strategic majority of whom came from the independent schools direction for fundraising and friend-raising to ensure The successful candidate would offer a substantial track sector in the UK. The successful candidate was Elisabeth substantially increased development income to the School. record of success in school and college admissions with Anderson, who had previously led the development office at strong intellectual abilities and first-class organisational The shortlist for the appointment of Development Director at Fettes College for seven years. skills. RGS included two current Development Directors of other independent schools and a Major Donors Consultant with a The field of candidates comprised three current Directors of large national charity. The successful appointee was Admissions and two Registrars. The successful appointee Georgina Grant-Haworth, the Former Head of Development was Vanessa Hicks, Director of Admissions at Bedford and Communications at London Academy of Music and School. Dramatic Art.

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