As a former school leader, I know how intense the hiring season can be. It's a mix of excitement for the future and nail-biting stress to fill roles with the right people who will make a difference in the lives of your students.
Whether you're ahead of the game or just starting to think about staffing for next school year, I've curated a list of five essential resources to help you own this hiring season. Let's dive in!
Candice's Fave Five:
New Leader's Guide to Stay Conversations
Hireflix for On-Demand Video Interviewing
Schools x B/Suite for Expert Support
Guide to Stay Conversations
Hiring begins and ends with retention. To establish a strong foundation for recruitment and hiring, start with your current team.
Before you even think about posting a job, you must have those meaningful "stay" conversations with your staff. This guide from New Leaders provides an excellent roadmap for these discussions.
Expert Tip: Retention doesn't happen by accident. Schedule one-on-ones with your team to discuss what's working for them, what's not, and what support they need. This proactive approach can prevent unnecessary vacancies later.
Talent Playbook for Single-Site Schools
For single-site schools, capacity is often limited, and hiring strategies need to be razor-focused. The EdFuel Talent Playbook is a treasure trove of tailored advice that school leaders can confidently implement with or without a talent background.
Expert Tip: Use the Playbook’s frameworks to create clear hiring goals and timelines. Delegate where possible—your team (or even a trusted external partner) can take on parts of the process so you can focus on critical leadership tasks.
Guide to Successful Hiring Fairs
Hiring fairs continue to be a significant source of top talent and an opportunity to showcase your school. This guide by TNTP has everything you need to make the most of them.
Expert Tip: Prep in advance. Develop and bring vibrant marketing materials to show off your school's culture, values, and personality. Remember, candidates are interviewing you as much as you're interviewing them!
One-Way Video Interviewing Platforms
Hiring can be slowed by scheduling bottlenecks. On-demand interview platforms like Hireflix allow candidates to record their responses to your interview questions on their own time, letting you review candidates efficiently.
Expert Tip: Record yourself asking the questions to create a welcoming and consistent candidate experience. A touch of personality can go a long way in making your school stand out.
Fractional Staffing Services
If you're struggling to meet hiring season's demands, consider fractional staffing services like Schools x B/Suite. We specialize in connecting schools with experienced, equity-centered talent leaders who've been in your shoes. Whether you need an interim talent acquisition leader to manage your process or a seasoned strategist to design your recruitment strategy from scratch, we can help.
Expert Tip: Don't wait until it feels like you're drowning to ask for help. Fractional staffing is not just a stopgap---it's a strategic move to bring in expertise quickly without long-term commitments.
Here are some bonus thoughts for this school hiring season...
Hiring season doesn't have to mean burnout for you or your team. With the right tools, resources, and support, you can approach it with confidence and even enjoy the process of building your dream team.
Help is here, and you do not have to navigate this alone. Schedule a free 30-minute strategy and coaching call with me. In this call, you can:
Get feedback on your recruitment strategy or hiring process
Talk through the tools and systems you're using for hiring or people operations
Brainstorm ideas for your next referral campaign
And more!
Interested in learning more about how Schools x B/Suite can help your school this hiring season? Visit www.thebsuite.co/schools
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