ISBA BURSARCAST // Securing Talent in a Changing Sector: Insights from ISBA’s Personnel Services ( 7th November 2025)
People First: Navigating Recruitment Challenges in Independent Schools
ISBA BURSARCAST · ISBA
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Show Notes
In this episode, we are joined by Lucy Wyatt, Director of ISBA’s Recruitment Services, to discuss the growing challenges schools face in recruitment and retention. With rising costs, shifting regulations, and an increasingly competitive job market, Lucy explores how ISBA supports schools in building strong, adaptable teams that can meet the demands of a changing sector.
Lucy shares insights into emerging trends such as the centralisation of business functions and the need for agile, change-ready personnel. She also outlines ISBA’s comprehensive recruitment and mentoring services — designed to help schools find, develop, and retain the right people for long-term success.
In This Episode
- The current recruitment and retention challenges facing independent schools.
- How ISBA’s personnel services support schools with permanent, interim, and mentoring solutions.
- The growing importance of agility, adaptability, and change management in school staffing.
- Aligning recruitment with a school’s ethos, strategy, and future direction.
- Insights into the diverse professional backgrounds entering the independent sector.
- How mentoring and advisory support can strengthen leadership pipelines.
- The latest HR and sector updates impacting recruitment and compliance.
- The latest headlines for the sector
- Key dates and CPD opportunities
Key Takeaway
Effective recruitment goes beyond filling roles — it’s about finding people who align with a school’s culture, values, and strategic goals. With the right guidance, planning, and mentoring, schools can build resilient teams ready to meet the challenges of tomorrow.
Resources
[ISBA Personnel Services – link]
Lucy's Wyatt contact details: 07817 038009
https://www.theisba.org.uk/
Email: [email protected] – we’d love to hear from you.
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