Head of School

Head of School
St. Andrews College

St. Andrews College (SAC) in its 127th year is a healthy highfunctioning and futurefocused school. Following 18 years of exceptional leadership by the current Head who retires in the summer of 2027 the ninth Head of School will inherit a strong team engaged families and alumni and a supportive Board of Governors. The new Head will build forward protecting what is core while continuing to evolve where the world demands it.

SAC located on 126 acres in Aurora Ontario is one of Canadas premier independent schools for boys (Grades 5-12) offering a transformative educational experience for 650 students 260 of whom are boarders. The school offers world-class facilities and a dedicated team of exceptional employees. SAC is known for its mission developing the complete man the wellrounded citizen and for a vibrant valuesanchored community that blends academic rigour with outstanding cocurricular programs. SACs distinctive boys brotherhood boarding and tradition ethos is core to the schools identity. For more information about St. Andrews and its exciting vision for the future please see the current strategic plan.

SAC is enhanced by a unique intentional partnership with St. Annes School (SAS) an allgirls Grades 5-12 day school just five minutes from the SAC campus. Through shared experiences co-curricular programming and a common Board of Governors the partnership between the two schools expands opportunities for all students and enriches the culture of both institutions.

The Head of School will be accountable to the Board of Governors and will have overall responsibility for the academic and operational leadership of St. Andrews areas of shared programming and services the Head will collaborate with the Head of St. Annes School through a formal shared-leadership model.

The Opportunity

SAC seeks a forward-thinking and studentcentred Head who is strategic and externally facing and deeply empathetic a leader who will inspire students and faculty partner closely with SAS while championing SACs identity and advance St. Andrews Colleges global reputation through brand building and philanthropy. The successful candidate will lead with humility and stamina stewarding and embracing traditions while leaning into innovation and AIera teaching and learning always with a clear eye on outcomes for boys and young men in a rapidly changing world.

St. Andrews College seeks a leader who commits to longrun continuity bringing the energy and presence that a sevendayaweek boarding community requires. This is a role for someone who will be allin visible approachable and present in campus life.

The Role :

• Chief strategist and storyteller
• Educator and studentfirst leader
• Community builder and fundraiser
• Administrator and people leader
• Collaborative partner in the SAC/SAS Partnerhood
• Exceptional communicator
• AllIn commitment to the busy life of a boarding school

• Passion and leadership
• Empathy and humility
• A Build Forward posture while honouring the many traditions that are foundational to St. Andrews
• A commitment to the SAC/SAS partnership
• Financial and business acumen and the confidence and ability to act as an effective negotiator
• An innovative mindset in the face of rapidly changing technologies
• An aptitude and enthusiasm for fundraising and external engagement
• A long-term commitment to the Headship and All-In approach
• Educational experience and credentials
• Crisis management skills and political acumen
• Talent developer and delegator
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build the SAC brand nationally and globally

Applications are now being accepted and should be submitted ideally by March 6 2026 to where you can also view the detailed Candidate Brief. The Committees consideration of candidates will commence in late March with a decision to be made by summer 2026. The position will remain open until filled. The new Head of School will take office in the summer of 2027. Nominations and inquiries should be directed to Julia Robarts and Gaiana Chan of Odgers at .

SAC and Odgers are committed to providing an accessible experience and an inclusive and barrier-free process. If you require accommodations at any point in the search process please advise Odgers at .