Case Studies: Primary

The Challenge

Shinfield St Mary’s CofE Junior School had experienced change in its headteacher whilst in special measures. Under the leadership of a new interim headteacher it sought a substantive candidate who could quickly establish higher standards, a creative curriculum, robust assessment and to use the strong support of the parents and the community to help the small school get back on track and take its steps towards a bright future.

How we helped

• TES Prime designed and ran an advertising and search campaign in a short timeframe and over the Easter holiday.
• A DVD of photography and artwork was created to use in the advertising materials but also for future use by the school.
• The geographical location meant that the search target list could encompass up to five local authorities and in excess of 70 candidates were approached.
• Candidates from recent campaigns run by the school were evaluated and considered against the candidates sourced by TES Prime and the threads of a number of recruitment campaigns and activities were brought together.

The Result

Shinfield St Mary’s recruited a candidate, approached by TES Prime, from a nearby Outstanding faith school. The school, already making progress under the interim head, continued to take strides forward and emerged from special measures in the first term of the new headteacher.