Gabbitas Educational Consultants has been specialising in recruitment within the independent sector since 1873 and have built up an unrivalled knowledge in both the UK and overseas markets for preparatory and senior schools. We have a demonstrable track record of successfully recruiting senior management and teaching staff. This includes:
- Heads
- Deputy Heads
- Department Heads
- Non-Teaching staff (for example Business Managers and Bursars)
- Senior Teachers
- Teachers
- Support staff
As true specialists in our field, we strive to create equitable partnerships with each school that works with us. We understand that every school is unique and we invest time to listen and advise you on the best approach to attract the quality of staff you are looking to appoint. Naturally, you’ll expect rigorous assessment on your behalf from our recruitment team and we welcome your input at every stage of the recruitment process.
The solutions we advise range from advertised selection and search to utilising our database of candidates, which has been built up over the years. Alternatively we may suggest a hybrid approach which harnesses a combination of methodologies to optimise the quality of candidates. With an open and collegiate style, we tailor our services to the needs of individual schools. Our recruitment team are experts in the independent school sector and this is reflected in a flawless approach to each assignment.
Please click here for an example of our recent work.
For a further discussion, please do not hesitate to contact Paul Avon (Director of schools recruitment) or look at our specialist recruitment website www.gabbitasrecruitment.com.

