Head of School

Deadline August 21, 2025

Head of School

Northwest Academy – Portland, Oregon

Start Date: July 1, 2026

Northwest Academy, an independent, forward-thinking middle and high school in downtown Portland, Oregon, seeks a visionary and student-centered Head of School to lead the institution into its next chapter of growth and innovation. Rooted in a strong arts and academic foundation, Northwest Academy serves grades 6-12, fostering a culture of critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration in an urban setting.

The Opportunity

The next Head of School will have the unique opportunity to build on Northwest Academy’s strengths while shaping a future that ensures long-term sustainability, educational excellence, and community engagement. The school is at a pivotal moment, refining its organizational structure, exploring rightsizing for financial sustainability, and deepening its shared understanding of educational excellence.

Key priorities include:

  • ●  Strategic Leadership: Strengthening institutional identity and ensuring long-term sustainability
  • ●  Financial Stewardship: Aligning staffing models with financial realities while maintaining educational excellence
  • ●  Academic & Arts Innovation: Upholding and enhancing the school’s distinctive interdisciplinary and arts-integrated curriculum
  • ●  Community & Culture: Engaging students, faculty, families, and the broader Portland community in meaningful waysWho We Seek

    Northwest Academy welcomes an inspiring and forward-thinking leader who:

  • ●  Brings a deep understanding of independent school leadership and operational realities.
  • ●  Is excited by the energy of an urban school setting and the interplay of arts andacademics.
  • ●  Champions diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in all aspects of school life.
  • ●  Can balance big-picture vision with day-to-day operational leadership.Next Steps

    Interested individuals may request an in-depth position statement and/or arrange an inquiry conversation by contacting HOSsearch@nwacademy.org.

Northwest Academy is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

Salary
Depending on Experience

Location
Portland, Oregon

Contact Email
HOSsearch@nwacademy.org