International schools foster global citizenship and cultural diversity, serving over 13,000 schools and 6 million students worldwide. Yet, frequent leadership turnover remains a challenge. The Cost of Leadership Instability Most international school leaders stay only two to four years, significantly less than the ten-year average seen in the United Kingdom, seven years in Australia, and…
As educational leadership becomes increasingly global, we’re excited to announce the official launch of Aspire2’s International Executive Search services. Aspire2 now connects exceptional leaders from around the world with schools globally, including in Australia, and supporting Australian leaders seeking international opportunities. This move reflects the growing demand from schools for global leadership talent, and our…
We are delighted to announce our new partnership with Richard Boerner and his team at TruFit Talent, our first international partner, based out of Seattle, Austin and Boston. TruFit Talent shares our vision for transforming recruitment and leadership in education. By leveraging advanced AI-powered smart technology, TruFit Talent will complement Aspire2’s existing recruitment and search…
Teachers in international schools come from diverse backgrounds and employ various teaching styles. While a shared vision for quality teaching is vital, diversity is a strength that should be leveraged. However, this variety complicates observation and evaluation. Leaders may want flexibility, but assessing unfamiliar methods becomes challenging. Leaders should observe, coach, and evaluate in ways…
SERIES 2: Episode 5 We are excited to share our interview between Matt Pitman and Dr Michael Boots Matt is an award-winning school leader, a teacher, husband and father. He has an obsession with learning that has fueled a passion for connection, culture, and community. Make sure to follow Aspire2 Edu to catch this and more…
Great school leadership takes many forms, including sustaining long-term trust, leading transformational change, achieving measurable improvements, and preserving morale through adversity. However, across these varied paths, success depends on a core set of traits. While no leader excels in every possible quality, the very best consistently demonstrate three core attributes. 1. Listening, Really Listening The…
https://youtube.com/watch?v=qlWYcFwhuHA%3Fsi%3DYW2YUe8GBDSZ_a1F SERIES 2: Episode 4 We are excited to share our interview between Dr Stephen Brown and Dr Michael Boots! Stephen is the Managing Director of the Brown Collective and has an international and national reputation as an outstanding CEO and leader in the field of education. In this interview, Stephens shares insights and plainly…
Please find a range of articles, job postings, and thought-provoking conversations below: We welcome any feedback and suggestions to aspire2@switchedu.com.au Educational Leadership Recruitment To attract visionary school leaders, schools need more than job postings—a strong, authentic brand presence that reflects culture, values, and purpose is vital to resonate with experienced professionals who are scouting for…
Before moving to a new school, Clare (not her real name) was like many teachers: dedicated yet isolated. Her principal managed a staff of 30, so support rarely extended beyond a brief “well done.” Opportunities for professional development were limited. Everything shifted when Clare joined a school piloting distributed leadership. She now divides her time…
SERIES 2: Episode 3 – Part 2 We are excited to share the second part of our interview between Aimee Presnall and Dr Michael Boots. Aimee has an extensive career in leadership roles and shares some great insights with us specifically regarding leadership and wellness. Make sure to follow Aspire2 Edu to catch this and more…