Leadership Search and Recruitment

Creative Independents delivers a custom and school- centered approach to both permanent and interim search and placement services for private schools. With decades of experience at and consulting for independent schools, Creative Independents understands that schools are now managing higher turnover and market volatility, and hosting savvier customers, stakeholders, and candidates than ever before. This directly translates to the heightened demands placed on search services, particularly in the leadership roles at a school.

Cost-Effective Strategies

Creative Independents prioritizes service and breaks rank from the industry by basing fees on services rendered that do not include a percentage of salary. In addition, Creative Independents offers a discount for multiple searches undertaken by the same school.

Focus on Senior Administration

Independent Schools and Not-for-Profits turn to Creative Independents Leadership Search to find the best candidates for their unique needs. Our method to curate the top candidates is unrivaled.

• Assistant/Associate Head of School Chief Financial Officer

• Chief Operating Officer

• Chief Advancement Officer

• Chief Enrollment Management Officer

• Director of Human Resources

• Director of Technology (CIO)

• Controller/Comptroller

• Director of Facilities Management

• Director of Campus Safety and Security

• Director of Marketing and Communication

• Director of Food Services

• And other Senior Administrative Position

New Hire Mentoring and Coaching

Mentoring For The Placed Candidate: The Leadership Search service does not stop once a candidate has been hired. It continues with mentoring and support for the new hire to increase the likelihood of success for both the school and candidate. “We believe new hires deserve an objective and experienced mentor in the first year a candidate is selected by the school,” says Thom. Mentoring by Creative Independents will also ensure that the new hire will transition effectively to the school’s leadership team.