Lower Canada College
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Canada | United States
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Head of School
Lower Canada College (LCC) invites applications and nominations for the position of Head of School, to take office in the summer of 2025.
Founded in 1909, Lower Canada College is a gender-inclusive, independent, university-preparatory day school offering kindergarten through grade 12 (Pre-University). It is Montreal’s leading global school and the only school in the city offering both the International Baccalaureate Middle Years and Diploma Programmes as well as direct university entrance. LCC has a rich history, an inspiring team of faculty and staff, and a highly motivated student body. With a challenging academic program and extensive co-curricular offerings that include athletics, arts, innovation and design, service, debating and leadership, the school’s focus is on developing the full potential of the student in mind, body, and heart.
Home to 885 students, the school’s core values (respect, global engagement, resilience, kindness, integrity and well-being) are embedded in all aspects of school life. Living the spirit of the school’s motto, Non Nobis Solum (Not for Ourselves Alone), strengthens LCC students’ sense of social responsibility and educates them about the role they play in a global society.
The Head of School will be a strong and respected educational leader and school administrator, with a track record of fostering a dynamic and healthy school community, mentoring, and developing staff and faculty, and encouraging students to be their very best. Above all, the Head will be a relationship builder, with a deep and abiding connection to students and a genuine interest in their lives. They will have the skills and experience to engage all members of the school community in creating a blueprint for LCC’s future and then inspiring, supporting, and empowering the community in pursuit of this vision. They will be committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity in all aspects of school life. The Head of Lower Canada College will be a person of exceptional integrity and character, with superb interpersonal skills and an ability to forge deep and meaningful relationships across the school community. The ability to work in both of Canada’s official languages will be an asset.
LCC is deeply committed to its caring culture and its reputation as a place where all members of the community have a voice. Its new leader will embody that culture – working collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni, and the Board to take LCC to even greater success.
Applications are now being accepted and should be submitted to . The Committee’s consideration of candidates will commence in March, with a decision to be made by summer 2024. The new Head of School will take office in the summer of 2025. Applications and inquiries should be directed to Julia Robarts of Odgers Berndtson at [email protected] .
In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Lower Canada College and Odgers Berndtson throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process for applicants with disabilities.
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