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…include many of the UK’s most highly-regarded independent preparatory, senior, boarding and day schools.


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Welcome to the UK's only specialist recruiter exclusively for independent schools.

Founded in 2011 by independent education expert Devra Farhi who still leads the business to this day, we work with independent preparatory, senior, day and boarding schools throughout the UK and beyond.


With personal understanding and exceptional knowledge of the sector, we’ve earned a stellar reputation among our clients for a highly professional, fully tailored service and the ability to find first-class candidates for even the most challenging vacancies, placing more than 800 talented teachers, heads and supporting members of staff to date.

SUCCESS STORIES

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Director of Staffing and Learning, Gordonstoun School

Gordonstoun School has used Harris Hill to source teaching staff on a number of occasions. They have always been prompt, energetic, and always put forth a good choice of candidates; I would be plea...


Tony Gabb

Headmaster, Gatehouse School

Harris Hill have a great understanding of the independent school sector and over the years have always provided a selection of ideal candidates. Reliable, discerning and consistent; I can highly re...


Andrew Noakes

Headmaster at Emanuel School

I have been happy to go back to Harris Hill again and again and they have successfully placed several teachers at Emanuel who have gone on to really thrive here. Their success rate, combined with am...


Mark Hanley-Browne

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A guide for candidates

By Harris Hills • November 27, 2025
What should you expect if you're moving into the independent schools sector for the first time?

Welcome to Harris Hill Independent Schools

By Harris Hill • November 27, 2025
We’re delighted to bring you the latest version of our website, newly refreshed and updated. It’s a new look but the structure is largely unchanged, so whether you’re a regular visitor or new to the site we hope you’ll have no trouble finding your way around. If you’d like a brief overview of what we do, you’ll find it on the ‘ About us ’ page, highlighting some of the ways in which we can help you. If you’d prefer a little more detail however, read on.