Interim Experts

We’ve supported the sector for well over a decade and through that time have built an incredibly strong team of interim school leaders and subject matter experts. We interview everyone we work with and each associate undergoes a rigorous safer recruitment vetting process (including DBS). Most of our associates are professionals we’ve worked with across numerous projects, so we have a deep understanding of their skills and expertise. You’ll also have the opportunity to read references from their previous projects and work.

We’ve built strong and trusted relationships with the very best interim leaders and subject matter experts over time. These skillsets are in high demand and the associates have a choice about where they work and who they work with. Associates tell us they like our insight and understanding, alongside our honesty and responsiveness. We’re passionate about what we do and through the Propelo Associate Network, we provide our team with high-quality support when they’re on assignment, alongside access to other professionals and development opportunities.

Any trust board should evaluate its effectiveness on a routine basis - as well as the contribution of individual trustees. This includes meeting the expectation of carrying out an annual self-assessment of the trust board and commissioning independent external reviews of governance. We have significant experience of supporting external reviews and assisting boards and CEOs to improve their process of self-evaluation. For more information, speak to one of the team about examples of best practice and the learning we have gathered from supporting leading trusts nationwide.

We can help you find an interim headteacher or senior leader at short notice. Quality comes first, so we’ll connect you and your brief with one of our experts from the quality assured Propelo Associate Network. Prior to joining the network, each associate undergoes a thorough quality assurance and due diligence process, including vetting, to support safer recruitment.

Interim school leaders don’t need to be expensive. Depending on your requirements, commissioning an interim associate to support provide cover or undertake a defined project is often no more expensive than someone you might appoint at the similar level substantively. Our role is to understand your requirements and shape a solution that delivers excellent value for money.

Each project is different, but our dedicated interim team is available to support this stage of the process to ensure you secure the right solution quickly and easily. Some projects fall inside IR35 (typically roles with supervision, direction and control) and some outside (fixed projects with defined scope and outcomes) - and we can assist you through this process so you’re making robust decisions along the way. Ultimately, we’ll pick up the heavy lifting around contracting arrangements, vetting and compliance so you and the associate/associates can focus on the priorities ahead.