Harris Hill Independent Schools

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It may not seem an obvious fit with our work as charity specialists, but at least 50% of UK independent schools are registered charities, and despite recent tax-related changes, retain their longstanding charitable status.

However they’re not generally perceived – least of all by themselves – as part of the charity sector, and while there’s limited crossover in certain roles, independent education is essentially a very different field requiring an entirely different approach.

With more than a decade of successful appointments to date, Harris Hill Independent Schools was created to meet this need, and is the only UK recruitment agency dedicated exclusively to independent schools.

Led by highly experienced specialist and genuine sector expert Devra Farhi, the business primarily recruits for teaching positions, as well as bursars, development and other support staff on occasion.

Teaching opportunities span all subjects and age groups, from assistants to head teachers at both preparatory and senior, day and boarding, single-sex and co-educational schools.

Previous and regular clients are a roll call of some of the UK’s most prestigious and well-respected schools, such as Queens Gate, Rokeby and Godolphin & Latymer  in London, Yorkshire’s Giggleswick School and Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate, Scotland's Gordonstoun and many others around the country, including St Mary’s School Cambridge, Lanesborough in Surrey and Papplewick School, Ascot, to name just a few.

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Whether you're seeking new staff or a new opportunity...

...we are certain you'll find Devra’s exceptional knowledge, expertise and support invaluable, resulting in appointments that don’t simply fill a vacancy, but genuinely delight both the school and individual concerned, paying close attention to the shared ethos and cultural fit between the two.

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By Jenny Hills January 30, 2026
Competency-based questions are all about your experience and whether they’re the main focus of your interview or not, it’s worth knowing how to answer them. Director Jenny Hills of our Executive Search practice offers expert insight and advice in the first of a two-part guide.
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By Jenny Hills January 30, 2026
In part two of our guide, Jenny Hills looks at what to say when you don't have the competency in question, and how to bring out your personality, values and vision for the future, even if the questions focus firmly on your past...
Whether you're seeking new staff or a new opportunity...

...we are certain you'll find Devra’s exceptional knowledge, expertise and support invaluable, resulting in appointments that don’t simply fill a vacancy, but genuinely delight both the school and individual concerned, paying close attention to the shared ethos and cultural fit between the two.

People holding scorecards labeled 9, 8, 9, representing competencies: Decision Making, Problem Solving, and Strategic Thinking.
By Jenny Hills January 30, 2026
Competency-based questions are all about your experience and whether they’re the main focus of your interview or not, it’s worth knowing how to answer them. Director Jenny Hills of our Executive Search practice offers expert insight and advice in the first of a two-part guide.
People holding cards labeled 9, 10, and 3, representing
By Jenny Hills January 30, 2026
In part two of our guide, Jenny Hills looks at what to say when you don't have the competency in question, and how to bring out your personality, values and vision for the future, even if the questions focus firmly on your past...
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By David Young September 12, 2025
How much do charity CEOs get paid? The short answer is that although charity leaders tend to earn considerably less than their commercial counterparts, pay still varies enormously, depending on factors like the size and complexity of the charity's operations, its annual income, and the scale of the challenge facing the incoming CEO.