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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 512), offering a transformative educational experience for 650 students, 260 of whom are boarders. The school offers worldclass 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 512 day school just five minutes from the SAC campus. Through shared experiences, cocurricular 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 College. In areas of shared programming and services, the Head will collaborate with the Head of St. Annes School through a formal sharedleadership model. The Opportunity SAC seeks a forwardthinking 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 The Ideal Candidate brings 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 longterm commitment to the Headship and AllIn 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 How to Apply Applications are now being accepted and should be submitted ideally by March 6, 2026 , to https://careers.odgers.com/en-ca/30894 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 [email protected]. SAC and Odgers are committed to providing an accessible experience and an inclusive and barrierfree process. If you require accommodations at any point in the search process, please advise Odgers at [email protected]. We are committed to building a sense of belonging in our community. By dedicating ourselves to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment, we will foster and accept the unique individuality of each of our citizens, ensuring all members feel valued and respected. #J-18808-Ljbffr