Head of School, The Village School, Houston

The Village School is a vibrant international day and boarding community in Houston’s energy corridor, where students from around the world come together to learn, grow, and thrive. In recent years, Village has undergone a remarkable transformation, with new programs, a renewed sense of purpose, and a campus that reflects the school’s bold vision for the future. Enrolment is nearing 2,000, and recent expansions have created space for even more students to join this dynamic community. The new science wing stands as a testament to Village’s commitment to STEM education and to providing students with hands-on, inquiry-driven learning experiences.

The Village offers a comprehensive, intentionally sequenced upper-school academic pathway, with Advanced Placement opportunities beginning in grades 9 and 10, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme anchoring grades 11 and 12. This dual structure reflects the school’s commitment to academic rigor and student choice, ensuring graduates are exceptionally well-prepared for selective colleges and global pursuits. The school’s strong academic reputation is reinforced by external recognition, including a current national ranking of 15th on Niche. 

As the Head of a school that is part of the Nord Anglia Education family, you’ll lead with global reach and local impact. Our unique collaborations with Juilliard, MIT, UNICEF, IMG Academy and King’s College London, along with access to our Global Campus, create extraordinary opportunities for students and staff alike.

WHY LEAD WITH NORD ANGLIA?

At Nord Anglia, the Head of School is central to each school’s success. We carefully match leaders to the unique character and needs of each school, ensuring you’re set up to thrive. You’ll have the autonomy to lead your school your way, while operating within a clear framework of expectations that drive excellence across student outcomes, financial performance, marketing, and stakeholder engagement.

This transparency of purpose is a strength: you’ll know exactly what success looks like and be supported to achieve it. You’ll be part of our global senior leadership team, collaborating with fellow Principals and Heads of School in your region and across our network to share best practice and elevate your school’s offer.

From day one, you’ll benefit from:
- Regional support teams and peer networks including an annual senior leadership conference involving all school leaders.
- The Principal In Role Support (PIRS) programme, including knowledge and support alongside other new Principals. executive coaching and peer to peer mentoring.
- Extensive professional development via Nord Anglia University, including leadership programmes, global conferences, and tailored learning pathways.
- Competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, health insurance, accommodation, and schooling for your children.
- The possibility of career progression across school, regional and global leadership roles.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’re seeking a visionary and strategic leader with a strong track record in school leadership, ideally within an international context. You’ll bring deep experience in leading American curriculum schools and will ideally have led boarding provision. In addition you will have a passion for inspiring high-performing teams and will understand how to balance educational excellence with commercial performance. You’re confident using data to drive improvement and meet clear KPIs across academics, finance, marketing, and stakeholder engagement. You’ll thrive in a collaborative, global environment, contributing to the wider success of Nord Anglia Education while leading your school with clarity, purpose, and ambition.

HOW TO APPLY

We welcome applications from individuals who are passionate about education and have the skills and experience to make a significant impact on our students and school community.

To apply for this role, please include a CV and letter of application.

Start Date: August 2026

Interviews: February 2026

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world-class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all races, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures.

All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.

We welcome applications from suitable qualified persons from all diverse backgrounds.