Wheaton Academy Head of School bei Wheaton Academy

Description

Reporting to the Wheaton Academy Board of Trustees, the Head of School serves as the spiritual, academic, and administrative leader of the institution, ensuring that all aspects of the school reflect its mission of "Nurturing growth in students through relationships, excellence, and service to the glory of God." This role provides visionary leadership, cultivates a culture of excellence and discipleship, and oversees strategic planning, faculty development, and community engagement. The Head of School partners with the Board, faculty and staff, families, and church community to nurture students in both faith and learning, preparing them to impact the world for Christ.  

The anticipated start date for this position is August 1, 2026. A transitional period prior to this date may be considered to support continuity. 

Responsibilities include the following:

ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP:  The Head of School provides visionary leadership to Wheaton Academy’s constituencies, ensuring the advancement of its mission, the security of its future, and its global impact through Christ-centered education—all for the glory of God. This includes keeping the Board of Trustees well-informed to support effective policy development and long-range planning. The Head of School is accountable for implementing Board-approved policies and achieving strategic goals outlined in the Academy’s long-range plan. 

FINANCIAL LEADERSHIP:  The Head of School, in collaboration with the Executive Team, ensures the financial health of Wheaton Academy by providing strategic oversight and leadership. This includes:

• Maintaining a strong financial position that supports and advances the school’s mission.
• Leading fundraising efforts to support scholarships, program enhancements, and long-term sustainability.
• Developing and executing plans to meet or exceed capital campaign goals.
• Growing the endowment and Capital Improvement Budget to secure Wheaton Academy’s future.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES PARTNERSHIP: The Head of School maintains a strong relationship with an engaged Board that provides synergy in accomplishing annual objectives.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: The Head of School fosters leadership within the Executive Team by delegating substantive responsibilities that enable each member to contribute to meaningfully Wheaton Academy's mission and strengthen their leadership capabilities. The Head of School also identifies and cultivates emerging leaders, communicates clear expectations, and provides consistent, constructive feedback to foster growth and accountability. 

WHEATON ACADEMY INSTITUTE LEADERSHIP: The Head of School shares Wheaton Academy's best practices to the advantage of Christian educators and schools globally through the Wheaton Academy Institute. The Head of School ensures that the Wheaton Academy Institute thrives within its approved scope and under the oversight of the WA Institute Board.

AREAS OF SUPERVISION: The Head of School directly supervises the Chief Operating Officer / Chief Financial Officer; Chief Academic Officer; Principal; Director of Development; Director of Alumni Relations; and the Director of Human Resources.

Requirements

The Wheaton Academy Head of School must be a spiritually sensitive individual who understands the mission of Wheaton Academy and is deeply committed to help see it become a reality in the lives of our students by manifesting, by precept and example, the highest Christian virtue and personal decorum, serving as a Christian role model (I Timothy 4:12) both in and out of school (Luke 6:40), and as an example to parents and fellow employees in judgment, dignity, respect, and Christian living. This individual must maintain active participation in a protestant church.

The Head of School accepts without verbal or mental reservations the Educational Philosophy and Mission of Wheaton Academy as outlined in the Statement of Faith and is committed to upholding them. This person shall follow a Christian lifestyle and shall maintain a Christian church affiliation whose fundamental beliefs are in alignment with the Statement of Faith of this school. This person affirms that, as part of the qualifications for this position, he/she is a "born again" Christian who knows the Lord Jesus Christ as Savior.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s or Doctorate degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Administration, or related field; Minimum 5–10 years of leadership experience in a Christian school setting; Proven experience in strategic planning and school operations; Experience working with school boards, parent communities and other school constituencies; strong fund-raising acumen; Demonstrated success in curriculum development and faculty supervision; Experience leading spiritual formation across the school community; Familiarity with budgeting and financial oversight.