Head of School

Lead with Vision. Serve with Purpose. Inspire with Faith.

Gloria Deo Academy is seeking a Christ-centered, visionary leader to serve as our next Head of School. As the spiritual and executive leader of GDA, the Head of School will champion our mission to glorify God through excellence in classical Christian education.

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the spiritual life, academic success, and future growth of a thriving school community. The Head of School will provide strong leadership to faculty, staff, and students; cultivate meaningful partnerships with families and the broader community; and ensure the continued health and advancement of the school through faithful stewardship, academic excellence, and strategic vision.

The ideal candidate will be a servant-leader with a deep and growing relationship with Jesus Christ, a strong understanding of classical Christian education, and proven experience in academic and organizational leadership.

If you are passionate about equipping the next generation to think critically, live faithfully, and serve courageously for the glory of God, we invite you to explore this calling.

The Head of school serves as the leader and CEO of Gloria Deo Academy in Springfield, MO. They are responsible for the administration and management of the school including but not limited to spiritual leadership, academic success, financial health, community relations and fundraising. This is accomplished by working with the Board, faculty, staff and students to effectively bring about the mission and vision of the school.

• Convey the vision for GDA and its future to students, parents, faculty, staff, board, and community.
• Maintain congruency between GDA’s mission statement and all programs and activities of the school.

• The Head of School holds primary responsibility for providing personal and visible leadership for the school faculty, staff, students and families on issues related to the mission and goals of the school.
• The Head of School is responsible for creating a culture of honor and fostering momentum and inspiration to meet the visionary goals of the organization. He/she is supported in this function by the administration.

• Oversee the development and implementation of a classical curriculum.
• Promote a culture of academic excellence and continuous improvement among faculty and students.

• Foster an environment that encourages spiritual growth and discipleship among students and staff.
• Ensure integration of faith and learning throughout all curriculum and school activities.

• Provide administrative and staff evaluations of direct reports, share performance assessments, and assist in goal setting for the future.
• Collaborates with administration to continually assess and reevaluate all academic programs within the school.
• Maintain a visible presence in all areas of the school and work toward a resolution of problems as they arise.

• Foster open lines of communication among faculty, staff, students, and parents to promote a positive school culture.
• Regularly ensure that the school community is updated on important initiatives, events, and policies through newsletters, emails, meetings and social media.

• Serve as the primary spokesperson for the school, representing its mission and values to the public and media.
• Oversee communication strategies that enhance the school’s visibility and reputation in the community.

• Develop and execute crisis communication plans to effectively manage any issues that may arise, ensuring transparency and maintaining trust within the community.

• Serve as the primary liaison between the Board of Trustees and the school community, ensuring effective communication and collaboration
• Prepare and present reports to the Board on school performance, strategic initiatives, and financial status.
• Collaborate with the Board to develop, review, and implement school policies that align with the mission and values of the institution.
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