Building Strong MAT Central and Exec Teams

Permanent and interim appointments.

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Challenges many trusts face

  • Governors and execs not fully aligned on priorities

  • Disjointed or slow recruitment processes

  • Uncertainty around market pay and positioning

  • Great applicants not performing at interview

  • A nagging sense there are stronger candidates out there

  • Talking about culture fit without agreeing what it means

  • Concern about whether the process is fully fair or compliant

  • Losing great people to counteroffers or delays

  • The high stakes of getting it wrong at exec level

Finding the right senior or specialist leader can feel complex, especially when the strongest people aren’t actively searching for a role.

During my 18 years in education recruitment, I’ve built a powerful network across England.

I’m in daily contact with high-performing leaders and niche specialists who are open to the right move, but not applying through adverts.

Because of that, when you’re ready to recruit, I already know who to call.

Discreetly.

Directly.

And with a deep understanding of what will motivate them to join your trust.

Recruit with clarity and confidence

In 4–6 weeks, you could be welcoming the right leader on board — someone aligned with your trust’s strategy and values.

Here’s how I make that happen:

Appoint-ED Find - recruitment

Define

We define what success looks like.


I clarify your brief, align decision-makers and advise on market positioning.


Then I identify and engage the right talent, whether active, passive or future-ready.

Appoint-ED Asses - recruitment

Engage

You’ll meet only the strongest candidates — each one personally interviewed and shortlisted by me.


I coordinate the assessment day, including timetables, paperwork, references, questions (and anything else you need). The process is fair, consistent and DfE-compliant.

Appoint-ED Recruit - recruitment

Secure

We finalise the offer and secure commitment.


I handle negotiations, support onboarding, and stay in touch throughout the first year — with a 12-month guarantee for complete peace of mind.

This isn’t about filling a vacancy.

It’s about moving your trust forward.

  • “Kellie. Just to say, we're really impressed with your work around recruitment at the moment! Just wanted you to know and big thanks.”

    — James Eldon, Principal at Manchester Academy

  • “You sourced a brilliant, high quality field of candidates to choose from for both roles and our new employees are going to be real assets to our Trust. A great experience for everyone.”

    — Adrienne Laing, Director of Operations at The Challenge Academy Trust

  • "Kellie’s process meant we found an excellent Operations Manager in only 3 weeks and without any of the usual recruitment stresses.”

    — Simon Hanley, Headteacher at Plantation Primary School

  • "I have turned to Kellie on a number of occasions now to make appointments to my team which shows the confidence we have that she will always find us the right candidate to fill vacant positions."

    — Mark Davies, Greater Manchester IT Service Manager at United Learning

  • "I cannot recommend Kellie enough – she took away the stress from this recruitment and even managed to make it an enjoyable experience."

    Sam Finch – (then COO of Endeavour Learning Trust)

  • "I've always enjoyed working with Kellie. She makes the process of recruitment stress free due to her superb organisational skills and excellent communication."

    — David Rathbone, Operations Manager at Great Academy Ashton

  • "Within a week , Kellie had obtained all of the necessary information and found me a perfect candidate! The sense of relief is immense!"

    — Tracy Basger, Deputy Head at The King David High School

  • "I would definitely recommend Kellie to any school that is struggling to recruit for operational roles, as she is able to source quality candidates and do the work sorting applications, arranging interviews and referencing.”

    — Sean Bramah, HR Officer at The Heys School

  • "Kellie has a great range of experience in education and nothing ever seems too much trouble with often more than one solution to hand.”

    — Linda Hall, Assistant Head Teacher at Sale Grammar School

You’re a MAT leader who wants to strengthen your trust — its people, performance and future.

You know that having the right people in central and executive roles makes all the difference.

The challenge is leadership recruitment isn’t straightforward.

It’s high-stakes, nuanced, and often time-sensitive.

You deserve confidence in every appointment.

Knowing the person you choose will strengthen your trust and deliver results, whether they join permanently or on an interim basis.

I understand how much is riding on getting it right.

Which is why I help MATs identify, engage and appoint leaders who make a lasting impact.

Here’s how:

  1. Define exactly who you need.
    We clarify the brief, align decision-makers and agree on what success looks like.

  2. Engage and assess the strongest leaders.
    I approach the right people, interview and shortlist them for you, and coordinate the assessment process.

  3. Secure your chosen candidate with confidence.
    I handle negotiations, support onboarding and stay in touch. With a 12-month guarantee for peace of mind.

All you need do is book a call. And I’ll take care of everything else.

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Get in touch

kellie@appoint-ed.co.uk

0161 533 0033

07983 388 086

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