As ASCL members, we can support you and your trust throughout the recruitment process and help you appoint the very best candidate to your senior team.
Hear from our members
These case studies have been provided by members who have accessed our services. Read more below on how they have benefitted and why they chose the ASCL Leadership Appointment Service.
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Case Study 1:
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Why did you choose the ASCL Leadership Appointment Service?
We had been struggling with recruiting and our main reason for choosing ASCL’s appointment service and consultancy support was to aid us successfully appointing a new headteacher.
What part of the service did you benefit from the most?
We benefitted from the consultant’s organisation of the process, advice and calm personable manner. They were extremely knowledgeable and supported the trustees superbly. We are confident that we have appointed a very good headteacher and that the consultant played a major role in this process.
Feedback from: Headteacher, June 2026
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Case Study 2:
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Why did you choose the ASCL Leadership Appointment Service?
Our main reason for choosing ASCL's appointment service and consultancy support was to improve the professional feel of the recruitment process and have a high-quality service to support us throughout.
What part of the service did you benefit from the most?
The quality of the ASCL consultant and the advice provided was first class, from supporting the application pack production (which was excellent), right through to the 2nd day interviews and candidate feedback.
They took much of the planning on, which meant we could just concentrate on selecting the best applicant. The consultant’s extensive knowledge and experience made a massive difference to the whole process; they were clearly very comfortable and skilled in dealing with senior staff, trustees, governors and candidates.
What made ASCL’s appointment service stand out for you?
The ASCL consultant's input made a massive difference. This is the first time in 27 years as a governor and trustee that I have worked with a consultant. I have no hesitation in recommending the ASCL consultancy and appointment service to other schools and academies.
Feedback from: Headteacher, June 2023
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Case Study 3:
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Why did you choose the ASCL Leadership Appointment Service?
ASCL is a trusted organisation for me. Our main reason for choosing the appointment service and consultancy was that ASCL's reach would attract the kind of applicant we were looking for.
What part of the service did you benefit from the most?
We benefitted in several ways from the support provided throughout the process, from dealing with the initial applications and organising pre-interview visits, helping manage the interview panel, and access to ASCL’s membership network, which helped promote the vacancy to a wider audience.
In addition, the consultant was excellent, they were hugely experienced and efficient and were able to work with a range of people.
What made ASCL’s appointment service stand out for you?
A highly effective support service for the whole recruitment process from start to finish. We received excellent advice from a highly experienced professional, backed by ASCL’s team.
Feedback from: Headteacher, March 2025
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If you would like to learn more about our appointment service, book a discovery call by calling 0116 2991122 or by email at las@ascl.org.uk