Head of Upper School
Confidential
Head of Upper School
About the Company
Independent middle & high school
Industry
Education Management
Type
Educational Institution
Founded
1983
Employees
201-500
Categories
- Education
- K-12 Schools
- Seattle
Specialties
- arts
- sciences
- deij
- athletics
- robotics
- financial literacy
- grades 6-12
- math
- writing
- and college prep
About the Role
The Company is seeking a Head of Upper School to lead its vibrant, dynamic community. The successful candidate will be a visionary culture builder, co-creating and inspiring a compelling vision for the Upper School. This role requires a collaborative and empathetic leader with a systems-minded approach, ready to operate in a change-ready environment. The Head of Upper School will be a direct communicator, a mission champion, and a resilient presence, handling the pressures of the role with perspective, grit, and good humor. They will be responsible for strengthening the community, fostering excellence, and ensuring that the student experience evolves in line with the company's values of trust, respect, integrity, and responsibility. Key responsibilities for the Head of Upper School include supporting and retaining exceptional faculty, advancing the company's commitment to inclusion and belonging, and shaping a shared vision for the future. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of working with diverse communities, leading culture-building initiatives, and supporting the professional growth of faculty. They should be adept at building and improving systems, and have a deep understanding of student life, culture-building, and community systems. The role demands a leader with a strong sense of accountability, who can balance individual care with collective responsibility, and who is dedicated to the full student experience, including adolescent development and engagement.
Functions
- Education/Academic Administration
Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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