Connaught Education recently met the new Headmistress of Croydon High School: Emma Pattison. Croydon High is of London’s most well-respected girls’ schools and part of the prestigious Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) network. This was our first visit to Croydon High and we were hugely impressed with the school’s beautiful…...

Naturally, the most common question we hear from candidates looking to move into the independent sector is about the financial rewards. There is a common myth that all independent school teachers are paid far higher than their state school counterparts. This short article will aim to give a little more…...

Connaught Education have worked with independent, international and SEN schools for over ten years. We have a growing number of clients that ask us to help them find the ideal candidate for a wide range of jobs. Teachers are in a shortage after all, especially good teachers. As you can…...

Ministers this week confirmed the official new resignation rate for teachers. Of the 24,100 state school teachers who qualified in 2010, 30% had resigned by 2015, with 13% resigning within the first 12 months. The government defended itself by saying teacher retention rates have been broadly stable over the last…...

Education is filled with acronyms and the independent schools sector is no different. If you are new to the sector, or applying for independent school jobs for the first time, it can be quite confusing. HMC, GSA, ISA, ISC. Sometimes you may see a school that is a member of…...