Head of Upper School

Position Description

About Veritas

Veritas School is a community of over 650 students and 90 faculty with a beautiful campus in Richmond’s historic Northside. At Veritas, we believe that a good education plays the long game, and we seek to prepare students not only for college but for life. We offer a robust JK-12 classical education in a joyous and Christ-centered environment that is rooted in our belief that all areas of life provide opportunities to pursue the True, the Good, and the Beautiful. Veritas School is fully accredited and has consistently won local Top Workplace awards for creating a culture where employees feel engaged, appreciated, and fulfilled.

Position Summary

The Head of Upper School provides academic, spiritual, and cultural leadership to faculty, students, and parents in the Upper School. The Head ensures that academic and co-curricular programs align with Veritas’ mission to offer a robust classical and Christian education. He or she nurtures a warm and orderly culture where delight and diligence cohabit with the Gospel message. The Head of the Upper School reports to the Associate Head of School. Those reporting directly to the Upper School Head include the Director of Upper School Student Life, College & Vocation Advisement Coordinator, and Upper School Faculty.

Essential Functions

Embody and articulate the vision and mission of Veritas

Provide vision, direction, and inspiration to faculty, students, and parents

Promote scholarship, spiritual growth, and Christian community in the Upper School

Supervise curriculum, instruction, and assessment in cooperation with the Academic Dean

Hire, develop, and evaluate Upper School faculty and staff

Provide instructional leadership and coaching for faculty

Oversee and direct student discipline

Build trust with parents through missional clarity, relational warmth, and situational wisdom

Serve as a member of the school’s senior leadership team

Other Duties

Meet regularly with the faculty

Maintain a regular schedule of teacher supervision, observations, and evaluation

Manage the Upper School budget in coordination with Associate Head of School and business office

Work with the Academic Dean to keep academic documents current, evaluate and select curricular materials, and review academic practices

Work with the Athletic Director to coordinate culture and logistics between the school day and athletics

Approve field trips and special activities

Position Requirements

The Head of the Upper School is characterized by:

Mature Christian wisdom, identity, and practice

Commitment to the vision, mission, and core beliefs of Veritas

Embodying the skills and virtues listed in the Portrait of a Student and the Portrait of a Faculty Member

Longing and readiness to disciple students in virtue

Emotional health and stability

The Head of the Upper School is able to:

Motivate, coach, train, problem-solve, and evaluate faculty and staff

Speak with eloquence and confidence

Relate to people with high emotional and social intelligence, patient listening, and a calm manner

Lead situations of conflict towards peaceful resolution and reconciliation

Organize projects, systems, and tasks

The Head of Upper School understands:

Classical education philosophy, content, and pedagogy

The Christian tradition and its practices

Child development

Ideal Candidate Characteristics

Classroom teaching experience

Master’s Degree

Leadership experience in a complex organization

Portrait of A Graduate

Veritas faculty, staff, and parents seek to cultivate graduates who:

Understand and believe the Gospel, enjoying a growing faith in Jesus Christ.

Participate in the local body of Christ. Study Scripture, pray, and serve faithfully.

Read deeply and charitably; reason truthfully and rigorously.

Speak and write with wisdom and eloquence.

Engage creation with wonder, pursuing beauty and working diligently.

Love and serve Christ the King, bringing shalom by sharing the Gospel and acting for the good of others. #J-18808-Ljbffr