Helping School Boards Appoint Exceptional School Leaders

At Edsolnz, we provide expert, independent support to school boards recruiting new principals and senior leaders. With a proven track record across over 90 appointments —from primary and intermediate to secondary and area schools —we guide school boards through a clear, defensible process that delivers the right leadership for your school.

Supporting School Boards to Make Confident, Future-Focused Appointments

This service is for school boards appointing a principal or senior leader —whether replacing a current leader, appointing for the first time, or establishing a new leadership role. We work closely with you to understand the school’s needs, uphold procedural fairness, and ensure your appointment meets legal, strategic, and cultural expectations.

A Transparent, Collaborative Appointment Process

Our approach is grounded in best practice and aligned with your board’s governance responsibilities —including EEO, Human Rights, and employment legislation. We help you attract the highest calibre applicants while safeguarding the interests of the school, its staff, and the successful candidate.

Our leadership appointment service includes:

1. Understanding the Role & School Context
   We begin with an in-depth consultation to identify your school’s needs, leadership priorities, and the expectations of your community.
2. Position Description & Advertising
   We assist in developing or refining the job description and person specification, andprepare targeted advertisements to reach qualified candidates.
3. Applicant Management & Shortlisting
   We receive, manage, and assess applications on your behalf —helping you shortlist strong candidates who align with the role and school context.
4. Interview Coordination & Support
   We guide you through the interview process, including developing questions, coordinating panels, and advising on candidate evaluation.
5. Reference Checks & Appointment
   We undertake robust reference checking and support the school board with final decision-making and appointment. We also assist with onboarding and induction planning to ensure a smooth leadership transition.

A Structured, Independent Process That Delivers the Right Leader

Our service helps school boards avoid the significant risks associated with poor appointments —for the school and for the appointee. You gain:

• Confidence in a robust and defensible process
• Independent guidance from experienced education consultants
• Support to attract and assess high-quality applicants
• A tailored approach aligned to your school’s vision and values
• Clarity and confidence for school boards at every step
• Stronger long-term outcomes through better leadership fit