The Independent school sector is entering a period of significant transition, with financial, operational, and staffing challenges placing new demands on HR teams and school leaders. To support schools navigating this landscape, a new guide: People first in Independent schools: Leading through unprecedented change, has been launched by iSAMS and HR expert Mandy Coalter, Founder of Talent Architects.
Mandy is a respected voice in education leadership and has created the guide to help HR professionals steer their schools through a period of complex change while continuing to maintain a focus on culture, care, and strategic planning.
Published in collaboration with iSAMS, a leading provider of management information systems for schools, the guide tackles key issues facing the sector, including the impact of VAT on school fees, changes to pension and staffing legislation, and the growing difficulty of teacher recruitment and retention.
“In times of financial pressure, it’s tempting to focus on cost-cutting alone. But schools that continue to put their people first through good communication, authentic leadership, and strategic HR planning, are the ones most likely to thrive,” said James Pedersen, HR representative at iSAMS.
The guide explores how Independent schools can protect their employer brand, engage staff through uncertainty, and build a more efficient, proactive HR function. It also draws on recent research from the Education Endowment Foundation and NFER to highlight the importance of culture in attracting and retaining talent.
People First in Independent Schools is available to download now and is an essential resource for HR professionals and school leaders looking to lead with empathy and impact.
Download the guide here: https://info.isams.com/hr-guide
“Bringing Every HR in is the best thing we’ve done since I started. It’s helped us grow, shape our people management, and significantly improve HR processes and the employee experience.” – Rachel Cooper, Director of HR at Grammar School at Leeds.
For more information about Every HR for Independent schools, contact iSAMS at: https://info.isams.com/bsa
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