Founded in 1928, Bellarmine is a coeducational, Jesuit, Catholic, college preparatory high school serving approximately 900 students in grades 9-12. The school is a member of the Jesuit Schools Network, a global community of schools in the United States and around the world dedicated to forming young people who are intellectually competent, open to growth, loving, religious and committed to justice.

Bellarmine is accredited by Cognia, is in good standing with the National Catholic Educational Association, and has a Certificate of Private School Approval from the Washington State Board of Education. Its 44-acre campus, located in the scenic city of Tacoma, offers sweeping views of Mt. Rainier and Puget Sound, while serving a diverse community across the South Sound region.

Guided by the charism of St. Ignatius of Loyola, Bellarmine's mission is to provide a quality Catholic education rooted in the Jesuit tradition-forming compassionate graduates who are prepared to lead with integrity and a lifelong commitment to faith and justice. The school community embraces the Ignatian call to be Men and Women for Others, weaving spirituality and service into every aspect of student life.

Bellarmine is a thriving school, boldly carrying this mission forward as it nears its centennial in 2028. The school is recognized in AP and dual credit offerings, research and scholarship, real-world experience, career and vocational pathways, global engagement, faith formation and leadership. Bellarmine believes in the divine and unique gifts of every student, in the strength of community and in the joy of learning. Alongside rigorous and innovative academics, the school offers robust and award-winning co-curricular programs in Athletics, the Arts, Robotics, Computer Science, Journalism, Model UN, Knowledge Bowl and a wide array of student-led clubs.

For more information about Bellarmine Preparatory School, please visit www.bellarmineprep.org.

About the Position 

The Principal serves as the chief academic, spiritual, and student life leader of Bellarmine, providing vision and leadership to ensure that every dimension of the school-academics, athletics, student life, co-curricular activities, and faith formation-fully embodies the mission of Jesuit education.

The Principal will:

• Foster and strengthen Bellarmine's Jesuit and Catholic identity through mission-centered leadership and formation.
• Serve as the lead architect of teaching and learning, promoting academic excellence, innovation, and Jesuit pedagogy.
• Provide vision and oversight for athletics, student life, and co-curricular programs that form the whole person.
• Expand global engagement opportunities, cultivating cultural competency and Ignatian leadership.
• Build a vibrant, inclusive school culture rooted in cura personalis and strong partnerships with families and community.
• Ensure compliance, effective personnel practices, and safe, supportive learning environments.
• Collaborate with the President, Board, and leadership team on strategic planning and operations.
• Steward resources and budgets responsibly, aligning them with mission priorities and long-term sustainability.

While the full prospectus is being developed, interested candidates are encouraged to connect directly with Kyle Pietrantonio, Senior Partner, to learn more about this exciting leadership opportunity.

The search committee is committed to identifying and securing Bellarmine's next Principal on an expedited timeline. All inquiries, nominations, and applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality and respect. Candidates should be prepared to assume the responsibilities of the position in Summer 2026.

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About Bellarmine Preparatory School

Partners in Mission Search Solutions is the retained search division of Partners in Mission, the nation’s leading full-service consulting firm focused exclusively on developing excellence in Catholic school advancement and leadership. As partners among ourselves and with our clients’ missions, we value, understand, and embrace the importance of Catholic education in our personal and professional lives — and remain committed to ensuring its strength and vitality for years to come. Engaged by religious and school communities, our team of dedicated search consultants has identified and secured mission-driven professionals to serve in a myriad of diverse independent Catholic school leadership positions from Massachusetts to Hawaii.

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