We can provide specialist recruitment support and a bespoke service to your school.

Our support is tailored to the needs and requirements of your school and our aim is to support you to attract the best quality of candidate for your role.

Our Services

  • Compilation of the job description and person specification.
  • Advice on salary ranges in accordance with the School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document.
  • Support and guidance on employment legislation, best practice, equality and diversity issues.
  • Scope your recruitment requirements and develop a timeframe.
  • Design and placement of the advertisement. (Advertisement costs are not included).
  • Advising on the content of the application pack and providing example documents.
  • Handling candidate informal requests for information.
  • Advice and guidance on the design of assessments.
  • Preparing timetable and assessment material for the selection process.
  • Guidance on the content for interview questions.
  • Psychometric assessment and feedback. (Assessment cost is not included).
  • Distribution and collation of recruitment packs.
  • Provide support and guidance on the short listing process.
  • Advice in relation to feedback to unsuccessful candidates.
  • Inviting candidates to interview and obtaining references to support an appointment.
  • Facilitation of the assessment process.
  • Feedback on candidate performance in assessment.
  • HR representation on the interview panel.
  • Support with the decision making process.
  • Pre employment checks.
  • Advise in relation to induction for new Head Teachers

Our Consultation Charges

We understand that each school is different, our service is designed to be flexible and you can choose the level of support and services you require.

HR Resourcing support package

Hourly Rate

  

With Advisory Package

(10% Discount)

£60.00

£54.00

Half day Rate

£180.00

£162.00

Daily Rate [7 ½ hours]

£320.00

£288.00

Our Consultants

You will have a named Nottingham City Council contact throughout the process. We are a dedicated schools team with vast amount of experience and knowledge supporting schools in Nottingham.

Example Costs

Full Support Package

Full end to end recruitment process.

All support as detailed above.

Full administrative support.

Approximately 5 days (dependent on number of candidates)

£1600.00

Advisory Support Only

Attendance at the initial Governors meeting to scope recruitment activity.

Attendance at the short list meeting.

Advice and guidance in relation to assessment content.

Attendance on the day of interview.

Approximately 3 days (dependent on number of candidates)

£960.00

The package is determined by the needs of the school and can be tailored to your requirements.

Why Choose Nottingham City Council

  • We have years of experience working with schools in Nottingham and an in depth understanding of the City, our communities and schools.
  • We have supported schools to successfully recruit Head and Deputy Head Teachers first time.
  • We have strong links across the Council including with Children's Services, Legal and Governors' Services to ensure the support we offer you is based on a wide range of intelligence.
  • We are local to you, so can provide you with a face to face service.