The Webb School

Apr 23

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HEAD OF SCHOOL
Bell Buckle, TN

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Head of School
Bell Buckle, TN

Founded in 1870, The Webb School is a private boarding school in Bell Buckle, Tenn. Students from grades 6-12 come seeking college preparatory school education in liberal arts at Webb from all over the world. With 10 Rhodes Scholars among its graduates and consistently high SAT scores, The Webb School has a reputation of being one of the top private schools in the nation. The school presently offers 20 Advanced Placement classes. Webb’s small school community comprised of an average enrollment of 405 day school and boarding school students and its emphasis on honor truly creates a Character of Home®. The 150-acre campus is located in a rural setting 50 miles southeast of Nashville. Approximately one-half of the school's high school student population is boarding students. At present, the school enrolls students from 23 countries.

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The Webb School seeks an inspired, forward-thinking Head of School to be appointed on July 1, 2025. The ideal candidate will be well informed about all aspects of an independent school and possess the capacity to exemplify and achieve what it means to lead in the 21st century. The Head of School is Webb’s chief administrative officer and reports directly to the Board of Trustees.

The Head oversees an Administrative Council of 7. The Head must live on campus and be a visible presence to establish and maintain connections with the students as well as the faculty and staff. The Head connects the School with the day and boarding parents, alumni, and the local community. The Head of School will also engage with the Independent Schools of Nashville Area (ISNA), the Institute for Independent Education, the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), and the Association of Boarding Schools (TABS). Webb is accredited by the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) and the Tennessee Association of Independent Schools (TAIS).

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Interested candidates should provide a résumé, cover letter highlighting their interest in and fit for the position, a statement of educational philosophy, and a list of five (5) professional references with contact information, as a single attachment. These materials should be sent to one of the consultants to this search listed below.

Candidates will be evaluated as received.

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