Brad Gaynor Most school leaders are busy. That is not in question. The calendars are full, the corridors are walked, the meetings are attended. By any visible measure, they are there. But being there and knowing what is actually happening are not the same thing. There is a pattern that repeats across schools, regardless of…
I’ve worked in various sectors over the past 25 years, including education, and there seems to be one common factor that separates vibrant organisations from mediocre ones: Strategic Intent. When you ask a business owner, or a Chair of the Board, or a CEO/Principal of a community organisation what their strategic intent is, they may…
Working with Aspire2 on our recent principal appointment was a genuinely collaborative and values-aligned experience. As a young school with a strong commitment to community, student-led values and with many stakeholders, we needed a recruitment partner who could understand and adapt to our unique context – and Aspire2 exceeded expectations. From the outset, Michael, Rowena,…
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 Aspire2 is proud to launch our International Executive Search, connecting outstanding education leaders with schools worldwide and supporting Australian leaders seeking global opportunities. This new service addresses the growing demand for cross-border…
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…
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…
At Switch Education Recruitment and Aspire2 Edu, we know how important it is to care for both the professional and personal wellbeing of the people we support and that extends to our own teams too. It’s a privilege to work alongside Prime Super, who partner with businesses like ours to provide financial wellbeing, superannuation, and…
Too often, leadership transitions happen to schools – not with them. Following our CEO, Tara Staritski’s recent article on using the “gift of time” in succession planning, we’ve been having honest conversations with school leaders across the country. The same insight continues when transitions are treated like emergencies, the ripple effects can last years. But…
Dara School is one of Australia’s only schools exclusively for gifted learners – and they’re searching for their next Principal to commence in Term 1, 2026. This is more than a role. It’s a calling to lead a truly unique R-12 learning community where curiosity, challenge, and student voice are at the heart of everything….