Perrett Laver's Global Schools Practice was established in 2011 and has since partnered with the world's leading independent and international schools on over 800 Principal, Head of School, and senior leadership appointments across every major market globally.
Founded to serve mission-driven organisations, Perrett Laver is one of the top three purpose-driven executive search firms worldwide. Our Global Schools Practice works with leading independent, international, and preparatory schools across Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia, the UK, North America, Asia, the Middle East, and Europe on Principal and senior leadership appointments, development, and transition.
85% of the searches we conduct are global in scope, and we are the only major firm engaged in school leadership search across more than 70 countries. That global reach is matched by genuine local knowledge; our team combines first-hand experience of working and leading in independent schools with deep regional expertise across all major markets.
We believe outstanding executive search goes well beyond networks. It requires compelling advocacy, creative thinking, and an unwavering commitment to candidate care and confidentiality, particularly when engaging experienced leaders who are settled and successful in their current roles. Our approach is always collaborative, rigorous, and tailored to the culture and vision of each school we serve.
More than half of our executive appointments are women, including a number of landmark firsts in girls' school and independent school leadership globally, a record we are proud of and continue to build on. And because we believe a great appointment is only the beginning, our support extends through transition planning, onboarding, and the first year in post to ensure every leader we place is set up to thrive.
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