Head of School

The Bishop Strachan School’s well-respected and much-loved Head is retiring in 2026, leading the school to seek its next leader.

Located in the heart of Toronto, The Bishop Strachan School (BSS) is a world-class independent Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 Day and Boarding school for girls. Home to 960 students (72 of whom are boarders), BSS is celebrated for its welcoming community, outstanding programs, and bold vision: to be an inspirational force for women to reach their full potential as transformative leaders. For more than 150 years, BSS has inspired its students to be fearless and has educated them to be leaders. Through its challenging academic program, its exceptional range of co-curricular offerings, and its outstanding employees, the school is a centre of excellence in girls' education. For more information about BSS and its exciting vision for the future, please see the current strategic plan.

As the Head of School you will:

• be accountable to the Board of Governors and have an overall responsibility for the leadership of the school – both academic and administrative
• be a strong and respected educational leader with a track record of mentoring and developing faculty, encouraging students, and fostering a dynamic and healthy school community
• bring significant administrative experience, the skills to advance cutting-edge teaching and learning and a passion for girls’ education
• thrive in a collegial and caring culture working collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, parents, the Board and alumnae
• be a relationship builder with a deep and abiding connection to students and a genuine interest in their lives
• have the skills and experience to engage all members of the school community in imagining and pursuing an exciting future for the school
• bring a willingness and commitment to further the school’s culture of philanthropy
• have significant experience leading a team of educators and administrators

Above all, the Head of School will be a person of exceptional integrity and character, with superb interpersonal and communications skills and an ability to forge deep and meaningful relationships across the school community.

Apply Now:
Applications are now being accepted and should be submitted to Job Search | Odgers Berndtson. The Committee’s consideration of candidates will commence in February, with a decision to be made by summer 2025. The new Head of School will take office in the summer of 2026. Applications and inquiries should be directed to Julia Robarts and Gaiana Chan of Odgers Berndtson at [email protected].

The Bishop Strachan School and Odgers Berndtson are dedicated to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including all Indigenous peoples, genders, persons of colour, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, and others. 

BSS and Odgers Berndtson are committed to providing an accessible experience and an inclusive and barrier-free process. If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process, please advise Odgers Berndtson. 

We thank all candidates for their applications; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.