Our Story

Compass was founded in 2011 by Tom Arnold and since then, has been providing leadership search, teacher recruitment and consultancy services to international schools around the world.

We are a family-run business with the aim of making a difference in international schools by ensuring we provide an outstanding service.

We work very closely with international schools and international teachers and leaders. For our clients, we work alongside you, to best understand your needs and provide you with the best-fit teachers and leaders.  For our candidates, we take pride in dedicating as much time as possible to supporting you on your international teaching journey, and finding the right role for you, in the right school.

As a leading education recruitment consultancy, Compass has been successfully supporting international schools since 2011. With a wealth of experience in education and recruitment, our dedicated team of consultants ensures that we meet the challenges of fast-paced teacher recruitment and navigate the intricacies of leadership appointments. Our priority is to provide the supportive guidance your school deserves to progress in the right direction.