Head of Upper School

Head Of Upper SchoolThe Spence School seeks a Head of Upper School who loves adolescents and learning and who brings the academic depth and organizational skill to lead a high-achieving division. The ideal candidate will also have the warmth and steadiness to sustain the division's joy. The ideal candidate will bring: Classroom teaching experience and a desire to continue teaching, as this is an expectation of most Spence administrators Administrative experience leading, supervising, and giving feedback to a high-quality faculty Deep expertise in the adolescent development of girls and student support Intellectual depth and respect for every discipline, with a clear vision of what academic rigor looks like Strong commitment to supporting girls' education and leadership development Familiarity with the New York City independent school landscape A proven ability to manage complex projects from research through execution, in partnership with colleagues Skill in navigating challenging parent conversations Current knowledge of the college admission landscape A commitment to supporting and deepening the School's work around equity, belonging and dignity Comfort with technology and AI, including using data to support students Professional Qualifications Spence hopes its next Head of Upper School will be: Warm, kind, and enthusiastic, with a sense of humor and an appreciation for a joyful school Calm and non-reactive while remaining responsive, especially in difficult moments Intellectually curious, open-minded, and eager to keep learning A collaborative team player with humility, for whom no job is too small Visible, approachable, and relational with students, and a good listener Decisive, with strong follow-through and the courage and integrity to say no when needed Organized, a clear communicator, and skilled in public speaking Comfortable giving feedback and holding accountability as a form of care