For schools & trusts

The right educators, when and where you need them

We partner with leadership teams to plan, attract, and retain high-performing staff, without the friction. From permanent hires to interim cover, Orion delivers shortlists that fit your culture and impact.

Leaders reviewing a hiring plan

How we partner

Permanent & Leadership

From ECT to SLT and executive roles. Rigorous search, structured assessment, culture add over culture fit.

Interim & Supply

Fully-vetted, compliant coverage—fast. Reliable pipelines to stabilise classrooms and outcomes.

Executive Search

Board-level and trust-wide leadership appointments with research-led mapping and references.

Safer Recruitment & Compliance

KCSIE-aligned checks, audit-ready files, and governance-friendly documentation.

Talent Branding

Role pages, EVP narratives, and campaigns that attract year-round, not just at deadline.

Workforce Planning

Data-led forecasting, diversity reporting, and hiring roadmaps aligned to improvement plans.

Why Orion

Outcome-focused, candidate-first, and built for the realities of education hiring.

Deep talent network
Sector-specialist reach across regions and phases with warm, referenced candidates.
Better fit, less admin
Structured briefs, clear shortlists, and interview support that saves leaders’ time.
Compliance confidence
KCSIE-aligned vetting with audit trails your governors will love.
Insight-driven
Market mapping, salary benchmarks, and inclusive hiring nudges baked in.
Measurable outcomes
Time-to-shortlist, diversity of slate, and retention tracked per assignment.
Flexible models
Retained search, contingency, or project RPO—shaped to your plan and budget.

Our approach

Simple, transparent, and collaborative from brief to offer.

  1. 1

    Define the brief

    We clarify outcomes, success criteria, and must-haves with stakeholders.

  2. 2

    Search & selection

    Targeted outreach, inclusive screening, and structured interviews.

  3. 3

    Shortlist & support

    Evidence-rich profiles, task design, and panel guidance to reduce bias.

  4. 4

    Offer & onboarding

    References, compliance pack, and a smooth start to maximise retention.