Education Sector Executive Search

Top Tier Recruitment and Head Hunting for the Education Sector

Strong leadership lies at the heart of every successful education provider. Whether in schools, colleges, trusts or membership bodies, organisations across the sector rely on strategic, steady and values-driven leaders to shape futures and guide performance.

At Moon Executive Search, we support educational institutions with executive recruitment that goes beyond a job title. We help clients appoint leaders who understand the challenges of modern education and who can balance policy, people and purpose in complex environments.

We work with multi-academy trusts, independent schools, further education colleges, awarding bodies and national education organisations. Our education executive search assignments have included:

• Chief Executives and Executive Heads

• Chief Operating Officers

• Directors of Education and Curriculum

• Finance and Governance Leaders

• HR, Estates and Operations Executives

• Chairs, Trustees and Non-Executive Directors

Every assignment is approached with care, curiosity and clarity. We take time to understand your vision, culture and stakeholder expectations. We help define what good leadership looks like for your organisation and then build a targeted, discreet and transparent search campaign.

Moon Executive Search is known for its distinctive, ethical and approachable way of working. With more than two decades of experience in senior recruitment, we bring insight, reach and integrity to every project. We support both permanent and interim appointments and offer guidance on succession planning and board composition.

Education leadership carries a unique responsibility. We recognise the need for high-performing individuals who not only deliver results, but inspire confidence and uphold the values of your community. Our consultants understand the regulatory and governance landscape and work with clients to ensure inclusive, robust and compliant processes throughout.

We operate nationally, with strong relationships across the South West and beyond. Whether your organisation is based in Bristol, Bath, Exeter, or further afield, our executive search service is personal, practical and built on trust.

If you are recruiting for a senior leadership role in the education sector, we would be pleased to support you. Get in touch today for a friendly, informal conversation.