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Head of School
Lynnhaven School
Application
Details
Posted: 09-Jun-25
Location: Henrico, Virginia
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Head of School
Required Education:
Masters
The Opportunity
Please visit the website for the full position statement
Lynnhaven School is seeking a dynamic, visionary, and mission-aligned Head of School to begin in the 2025–2026 academic year (with a transitional onboarding period beginning January 2026). This is a rare opportunity to lead a small but mighty institution at a pivotal moment in its evolution. The next Head of School will be responsible for advancing Lynnhaven’s progressive education model, strengthening enrollment, deepening community partnerships, and guiding strategic and financial sustainability.
Key Priorities
Enrollment Growth & Retention: Implement strategic admissions and outreach efforts to increase enrollment and ensure mission-fit retention.
Financial Sustainability: Lead fundraising and development efforts, including major gifts, annual giving, and philanthropic partnerships.
Institutional Stability & Campus Planning: Work with the Board to assess future campus needs and secure a long-term facility plan.
Community Engagement: Build strong connections with families, alumni, local businesses, and educational institutions to enhance visibility and impact.
Visionary Leadership: Develop a 3–5 year strategic plan that expands experiential learning, supports faculty excellence, and advances the school’s mission.
Ideal Candidate Profile
At least 10 years of progressive leadership experience in independent schools, ideally with Head of School or senior administrative experience.
Proven fundraising and development experience, including success in major gift cultivation and capital campaigns.
Deep understanding and commitment to progressive education and experiential learning.
Strong business acumen, including budgeting, enrollment strategy, and operations management.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders and inspire others.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit the following materials as a single PDF to headsearch@lynnhavenschool.org:
A cover letter detailing leadership experience, alignment with Lynnhaven’s mission, and fundraising success.
Resume or Curriculum Vitae.
A written Leadership Philosophy.
A Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Statement.
Contact information for five professional references, including at least one current employer and one Board Trustee (if applicable).
Governance & Leadership Transition
Lynnhaven currently has an Interim Head of School who will serve in this capacity until a new Head of School is hired.
The Interim Head will support the transition process when the new Head of School is appointed.
The new Head of School will begin scheduled meetings in January 2026 to engage with the school community, faculty, and Board of Trustees in preparation for their leadership role.
The Head of School reports to the Board of Trustees, which remains engaged in strategic planning, financial oversight, and institutional growth beyond the transition.
Priority Deadline: August 31, 2025 - Finalist Interviews: Fall 2025 - Start Date: July 2026 (transition begins January 2026)
Qualifications & Experience
Extensive fundraising and development experience with a proven track record in securing major gifts and leading capital campaigns.
Previous experience as a Head of School or Director of Development in an independent school setting (preferred).
At least 10 years of experience as a private school administrator with expertise in strategic leadership, institutional growth, and strong business acumen.
Strong business acumen, with a focus on financial management, enrollment strategy, and operational leadership.
Commitment to progressive education and student-centered learning models.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and inspire a strong school community.
Lynnhaven School provides a social learning experience built on progressive education principles inspired by great philosophers such as John Dewey, Francis Wayland Parker, Booker T. Washington, and Lucy Sprague Mitchell. We look for driven, creative students who want to and can take advantage of their intellectual freedom and autonomy in the classroom and across their school experience.
Lynnhaven teachers describe their most successful students as those with an appetite for learning, eager to seize responsibility for their education, and are team players. In addition, Lynnhaven works best for learners excited by their own curiosity and who take ownership of their learning. As a result, Lynnhaven students regularly devise questions, challenge assumptions, and propose new directions to pursue.
Our students experience a significant increase in the amount of information they retain when given the opportunity to practice what they are learning in the form of hands-on activities. Studies have shown that when students sit and listen intently but passively in a lecture-style environment, they retain 20 percent of the presented information. When they are given the opportunity to pr...actice what they have just learned, that percentage increases to 75 percent. A Lynnhaven lesson often includes stimulating, active, and engaging activities.
Seven competencies anchor Lynnhaven's social learning environment called the Sassafras Seven, which includes critical thinking, creativity, connection, collaboration, curiosity, communication, and civic engagement that represent a well-rounded citizen capable of success in the 21st century.