Job Description
The Webb School seeks an inspired, forward-thinking Head of School to be appointed on July 1, 2025. The ideal candidate will be well informed about all aspects of an independent school and possess the capacity to exemplify and achieve what it means to lead in the 21st century.
The Head of School is Webb’s chief administrative officer and reports directly to the Board of Trustees. The Head oversees an Administrative Council of 7. The Head must live on campus and be a visible presence to establish and maintain connections with the students as well as the faculty and staff. The Head connects the School with the day and boarding parents, alumni, and the local community. The Head of School will also engage with the Independent Schools of Nashville Area (ISNA), the Institute for Independent Education, the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), and the Association of Boarding Schools (TABS). Webb is accredited by the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) and the Tennessee Association of Independent Schools (TAIS).
The School has recently completed a Strategic Plan that focused primarily on strengthening the student experience, pursuing excellence in teaching, and ensuring Webb’s sustainability through coordinated development and investment activities. The next Head will carry forward these visions and goals by working with the Board of Trustees and faculty. The new Head of School will need to balance the challenges of maintaining the School’s rich traditions and implementing and communicating the vision for Webb’s future. The ideal candidate should have an appreciation for and lifelong exemplification of integrity and honor in word and action. The candidate should also be able to engage and inspire the School’s constituencies.
