The Department for Education (DfE) and NGA have published new guidance on the recruitment of a headteacher (external link).
With the recruitment of a school leader being arguably one of the most important tasks a board will undertake, the guidance aims to steer those governing through the legal context and principles of recruitment. The guidance outlines the different stages of the process including:
- planning and setting up a selection panel
- preparing the application pack
- advertising and promotion
- the interview itself and the actions to be taken once an appointment is made
New to the guidance is information relating to an employer’s responsibilities under the 2010 Equality Act and guidance around flexible working options.
A toolkit was also developed alongside the guidance, comprising practical checklists and templates for boards to use to support the recruitment process, including shortlisting templates, suggested interview questions and a checklist of things to consider when using a recruitment agency. Toolkit (external link)