CEO - Innovative Alternative School

We are recruiting a CEO for a highly innovative, expanding alternative school network. They are reimagining high school education by putting students in control of their learning through a hybrid, mastery-based model. This tuition-free program prioritises purpose over grades, passion over pressure and progress over conformity. The model is growing and expanding to new locations.

• Define and execute strategic vision for scaling a proven educational model across multiple geographies
• Lead school operations, while maintaining the culture and innovative spirit of student-centered learning
• Build, develop and inspire high-performing teams of educators, guides and operational staff
• Own P&L, fundraising and operational metrics while driving measurable student outcomes
• Cultivate deep relationships with students, families and community partners to build lasting trust and engagement

• Visionary education leader with demonstrated success building or scaling innovative school models
• Able to combine educational philosophy depth with operational excellence
• Deep understanding of student agency and technology-enabled education
• Exceptional communicator and relationship builder capable of inspiring students, faculty and board members
• Data-informed decision maker who embraces experimentation
• Entrepreneurial mindset with comfort navigating ambiguity