Head of School

at Ashwood Glen School, Burlington, Canada

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Salary: CAD 100,000 to 125,000 a year
Closing date: 29 November 2026
Start: Not given in the advert
Type of post: Leadership
Contract: full time
First seen: 30 October 2026, on a public job listing

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Lead a growing school. Inspire a community. Shape what comes next. Ashwood Glen School is seeking an experienced and collaborative Head of School to lead our school community through its next stage of growth. Serving children from Montessori Early Years through Grade 8, Ashwood Glen combines a strong academic foundation with inquiry, creativity, and personalized learning. We are an IB Primary Years Programme World School and an IB Middle Years Programme Candidate School . Working closely with the Director, the Head of School will provide leadership across academics, operations, people, finance, compliance, and enrolment. This is an opportunity for a leader who can translate vision into action, develop strong teams, and build lasting relationships with students and families. The Role School Leadership and Operations Lead daily operations, ensuring a safe, welcoming, and well-organized school environment. Guide the leadership and administrative teams through clear priorities, effective planning, and consistent follow-through. Oversee staffing schedules, timetables, the school calendar, facilities coordination, and resource allocation. Ensure successful delivery of school events, extracurricular activities, athletics, and enrichment programmes. Strengthen operational systems and ensure timely, effective communication with families. Academic Excellence Work with Divisional Heads and Curriculum Coordinators to strengthen teaching, learning, and student outcomes. Support consistent implementation of Montessori practices, IB programme standards, and applicable Ontario curriculum expectations. Use assessment information and student progress to guide school improvement. Coach and develop instructional leaders and promote meaningful professional learning. Lead the annual School Improvement Plan, including measurable goals and regular progress reviews. Student and Family Experience Build a school culture grounded in wellbeing, belonging, respect, and academic achievement. Oversee student support, behaviour, attendance, and wellbeing systems. Address complex parent concerns with empathy, sound judgment, and clear communication. Strengthen parent partnerships, student leadership, school spirit, and retention. Lead parent engagement initiatives and support a positive experience throughout each family’s journey. People and Culture Attract, develop, and retain exceptional faculty and staff. Lead performance reviews, coaching, employee relations, and succession planning. Establish clear expectations and a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Oversee HR policies and practices in partnership with the Director and HR Coordinator. Governance, Compliance, and Accreditation Oversee regulatory compliance, Ministry reporting, inspection readiness, and school policies. Lead IB programme evaluation and authorization work, alongside relevant academic leaders. Maintain effective relationships with regulatory agencies, accreditation bodies, an

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Curriculum: IB; IB PYP

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