Selecting the right school leader is the single most important decision an owner or governing body can make. The right school leader can improve academic results, raise enrolment, increase staff retention, and make a vast difference to the bottom line.

Edvectus offers specialised services to schools seeking leaders that focus on finding the right fit. Every region, country, and school has different requirements, and every school leader has strengths and weaknesses, so finding the right fit is crucial to a successful relationship between leader, school, and governing body.

We offer:

  • Ethical recruitment with honesty and integrity
  • A worldwide network primed to generate the best candidates
  • A dedicated leadership consultant to screen and long-list
  • Bespoke packages to suit a variety of needs

Edvectus Leadership Team

Richard Gaskell
Richard Gaskell
Richard has over two decades of experience in the international school sector, having visited, advised and interviewed thousands of school leaders, owners and key stakeholders. Richard is widely known for his market insights and ability to make personal connections for the benefit of all. Richard has an unparalleled professional network and a deep understanding of the varying types and needs of international schools having experienced them first hand, and is proud to offer our clients the benefits of his expertise.
Abby Gormack
Abby Gormack
Abby is an experienced British educator with over 25 years of education recruitment experience. Abby is currently based in Sydney Australia and has worked with hundreds of international school leaders in the Asia Pacific region. Abby is highly knowledgeable about the challenges, requirements and rewards of international school leadership in the Asia Pacific region.
Hannah Brant
Hannah Brant
Hannah has been recruiting international educators for over 8 years. Hannah taught abroad for six years in Asia and Europe before embarking on her recruitment career, and has developed a strong reputation for thoroughness and professionalism with her candidates. Hannah has held leadership positions as an educator as well as in recruitment, and understands what makes an excellent international school leader.
Sharon Seevinck
Sharon Seevinck
Sharon is an experienced school leader who has worked as a school leader in the Middle East and Africa. Sharon has extensive experience in the Middle East both as a school leader, advisor and recruiter. Sharon is enthusiastic about international school teaching and leadership, and provides our clients with an exceptionally high standard of service.

“On behalf of Sedbergh School International, I would like to thank you for your excellent support throughout the process. This was never going to be an easy post to fill.  Your extensive network and scale of search to find high-calibre candidates on more than one occasion have been truly impressive. Please pass on our gratitude to the whole Edvectus team involved for their professionalism at every stage of the process; their patience in arranging all the detailed interview arrangements, and the quality of candidate briefs. We look forward to working with you on other projects in the future.”

Peter Marshall, Managing Director, Sedbergh School International Limited

We want to express our heartfelt gratitude and extend our sincerest thanks to Edvectus and the whole team for your stellar support in helping to identify and hire top positions at the American International School of Jeddah. Your dedication and expertise in the education recruitment field have been invaluable in assisting us in finding highly qualified and talented professionals to join our school community.  We are immensely grateful for your commitment to ensuring a seamless and efficient recruitment process, and for your unwavering support in our mission to provide a world-class education to our students. You have truly been a trusted partner, and we look forward to continuing our successful collaboration with you in the future.

Robert S. Jackson, Superintendent, American International School of Jeddah

If you are a school interested in finding out more about our service, contact us

If you are a school leader looking for a job, please email your CV to leadership@edvectus.com