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Job Description
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Trinity Academy is a private Christian school partnering with parents to provide an excellent, Christ-centered, college preparatory education for students committed to spiritual growth and academic excellence. Its vision is to raise up the next generation to impact the world for Christ by imparting truth, faith, and character. Trinity is a 30-year-old institution serving approximately 600 students in grades K-12. It resides on an 80-acre campus including $25 million in debt free facilities. Trinity’s pursuit of brand excellence is driven by three unique principles: (1) Jesus Christ is preeminent in all we do; (2) Trinity provides a holistic education pursuing excellence across all disciplines; (3) Trinity seeks to create a flourishing community by engaging students, parents, and staff in academic, social, and spiritual growth.
Trinity is seeking a Head of School (“HOS”) with the character, connection, competence, and commitment to lead the school through its next phase of growth and development. This would include plans to grow the student body to approximately 1,200 students, complete a strategic plan to prepare students to flourish in an ever-changing and challenging world, build physical facilities to support future plans, and complete an on-campus innovation center partnering with businesses in the Wichita community.Specific Job Responsibilities and Expectations
Navigation. The HOS will lead a team of senior leaders including a High School Principal, Middle School Principal, Lower School Principal, Administrative Director, Dean of Students, Spiritual Life Director, Athletic Director, and Marketing/Development Director. The HOS will be responsible for creating the annual operating plan consisting of key objectives and quarterly results. The HOS and his/her team will assist the Board of Trustees in determining the long-term strategic plan.
Culture. The Head of School will be responsible for creating and maintaining a culture that is driven by four key values: (1) Honor God in all we do; (2) Serve people as Christ served us; (3) Pursue excellence in spiritual life, academics, and extracurricular activities; and (4) Effectively steward the financial resources of the school. Trinity is a discipleship school with an emphasis on insuring, that above all, Jesus Christ is preeminent.
Customers. Trinity Academy provides a valuable service to our constituents and will only thrive if we provide an excellent experience that our customers perceive to provide great value at a financial cost. The HOS will be responsible for ensuring the school provides this experience and creates a reputation for the school that will drive future enrollment growth. The HOS will also play an integral part in leading the school to its future growth goals.
Academics. Trinity is known for its excellence in academics and innovation in providing great academic and financial value for families through its concurrent and AP classes. The HOS should provide innovative and cutting-edge leadership in academics that will set Trinity apart from other institutions. The entrepreneurial options driven by our on-campus innovation center can be a distinctive for both what we do and how we do it.
Finances. The HOS will be responsible for maintaining the financial integrity of the school. Trinity Academy has a debt-free policy which has allowed the school to reside on a beautiful 80-acre campus with new buildings and state of the art sports fields. Included in the 80 acres are eight acres set aside for a business innovation center that would allow Trinity students with a place to work, a place to learn virtuous business, and partnerships to provide a future revenue source to sustain the school financially over a long period of time. The HOS will be an integral part in developing and promoting our innovation campus. The HOS should also be adept at development and should lead the development team.
Requirements
Personal Qualifications
Trinity Academy is looking first and foremost for a person who exemplifies a close personal walk with Jesus Christ. This personal commitment and discipline should drive the leadership style of the HOS resulting in a culture that is Christ-centered, service-oriented, and operationally excellent. A successful track record demonstrating these capabilities is mandatory. Trinity is seeking a humble, visionary leader capable of unifying the Trinity community around a common vision while navigating a leadership team of seasoned professionals to create an excellent, innovative, value-driven educational experience that honors God.
About the company
The purpose of Trinity Academy is to train college-bound students to know, honor, and love Jesus Christ by imparting TRUTH (academic knowledge, "to know"), CHARACTER (Christian values, "to do") and FAITH (spiritual disciplines, "to believe").