Head of the Lower School
St. Anne’s-Belfield School
Charlottesville,vA
Start Date: July 1, 2026
St. Anne’s-Belfield School, a coeducational day (age 2 through Grade 12) and boarding school (Grades 9 through 12) in Charlottesville, Virginia, seeks an inspirational, forward-thinking academic leader to serve as its next Head of the Lower School.
“Children are born with boundless curiosity and eagerness to learn. And with the right balance of encouragement and challenge, we adults can nurture the curiosity into a lifelong pursuit of knowledge.”
— Lower School Viewbook
Procedure to apply
SEARCH CALENDAR*
Application Deadline
November 20, 2025
Semifinalist Interviews
Weeks of December 8 & 15, 2025
Finalist Interviews
Weeks of January 5 & 12, 2026
Announcement
Late January 2026
Start Date
July 1, 2026
*Approximate dates subject to change
As an inclusive community, St. Anne’s-Belfield School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Anne’s-Belfield School does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational programs, admission policies, financial aid program, or employment policies.
Benefits Provided
Competitive annual salary, based on experience
Relocation stipend
Generous PTO — up to 6 weeks vacation + 3 personal days annually
Shared cost high-quality medical, dental, and vision insurance
School paid short-term and long-term disability and life insurance
Retirement plan with a match
Supplemental insurance policies
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Savings Account (HSA)
Discounted gym membership
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition remission for children enrolled at the school (day students, Pre-School through Grade 12 only)
Free after-school care (3 – 5:30 p.m.) for Pre-School through Grade 8 enrolled at the school
Free lunch when school is in session
20% discount at the St. Anne’s-Belfield School store
Interested candidates are invited to submit the following materials confidentially as a single PDF file:
A cover letter indicating the candidate’s particular interest in and qualifications for the position
A current résumé/CV
A statement of educational philosophy
List of references, including names, email addresses, and telephone numbers. References should speak to the applicant’s ability to be an effective educator and administrator, to work successfully with children, and to work collaboratively and collegially with adults (references will be contacted only with the candidate’s permission).
The following references have been requested specifically by St. Anne’s-Belfield School and must be provided in totality:
A Head of School serving while the candidate was in a leadership role
A non-Head of School direct supervisor
A colleague who worked on a team with the candidate
A direct report who served under the candidate
A parent whose child was a student under the candidate’s supervision (parent association leader/member, grade-level parent volunteer, etc.)
Please address any questions by email to johneric@strategenius.org.
