Head of School

Montcrest School invites applications for the position of Head of School.

Overlooking Riverdale Park in the Broadview and Danforth area of Toronto, CAIS-accredited Montcrest School is a co-educational, elementary day school with 330 students enrolled in JK – Grade 8. Since its founding in 1961, Montcrest has offered an exceptional academic experience, with balanced opportunities in leadership, the arts, and athletics. An emphasis is placed on character development and community service, and the challenging core curriculum is taught in a structured and supportive environment where neurodiverse learners receive individual attention, classes are small and intimate, and the relationship between teachers and students is unparalleled. Montcrest aspires to be recognized as the leading elementary school in Canada, excelling at nurturing and encouraging the uniqueness of each child.

The new Head will join an institution that is well-governed, financially secure, staffed by highly motivated and committed teachers and staff, and supported by a community of parents who value education and have a high regard for the School. Although Montcrest is operating at a high level on every front, it is also ready and eager for the next phase of its development, and the new Head will have an exceptional opportunity to lead the School to greater levels of excellence.

For more information about Montcrest School, please visit https://www.montcrest.ca/

The Head of School is accountable to the Board of Governors and has overall responsibility for the academic and administrative leadership of the School. The new Head of School will be a respected educational leader, with the ability to provide inspiration, support, and leadership to the entire community. They will have significant administrative experience earned in a school environment, a track record of success in advancement, and a passion for the education of children in the elementary grades.  Above all, the new Head will be a person of character and strong values, endowed with the warmth and authenticity that allows them to connect with all members of the Montcrest community.

To explore further, please send a letter and c.v. to montcrest@odgersberndtson.com. Consideration of candidates will commence in late spring 2021, with the new Head of School to take office in the summer of 2022.

Montcrest School is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers Berndtson and Montcrest School throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.