Realon Christian Academy, a Great Hearts Academies Partner School , is hiring for a Founding Head of School for a Fall 2026 start, to lead the launch of this private, classical & applied STEM high school in Fall 2027. Opening initially to grades 9 -10, Realon provides students with a holistic learning experience that nurtures intellectual curiosity, moral integrity, and real-world problem-solving skills. Our rigorous curriculum is designed to challenge students to think deeply, communicate effectively, and apply their knowledge in meaningful ways.
Position Title: Head of School
Reports to: Board of Trustees
School Level: Grades 9-12
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
FLSA Status: Salaried, Exempt
Salary Range: $100,000-120,000
Start Date: Fall 2026
Position Overview:
The Head of School is the senior campus leader responsible for the academic, spiritual, cultural, organizational, and operational health of a classical Christian high school serving students in grades 9-12. The Head of School establishes and sustains a joyful, faith-filled community marked by intellectual seriousness, moral formation, excellent teaching, and compassionate service.
Reporting to the Board of Trustees, with accountability exercised through the Board Chair, the Head of School leads the faculty and campus leadership team, oversees the student experience and school operations, advances the school’s strategic and financial priorities, and represents the school to families, community partners, and other stakeholders.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Classical Christian and Spiritual Leadership
Lead the school in faithful execution of its Christian mission, Statement of Faith, strategic priorities, and commitment to classical education.
Cultivate a Christ-centered culture of prayer, worship, service, Christian charity, and moral formation appropriate to a high school community.
Articulate a coherent vision for the intellectual and moral formation of students and communicate that vision to faculty, students, families, and the broader community.
Integrate faith, learning, and service across the academic and communal life of the school.
Lead chapel and other appropriate spiritual formation activities, either directly or through designated leaders.
Instructional and Faculty Leadership
Recruit, select, onboard, supervise, develop, and retain excellent teachers and members of the campus leadership team.
Provide clear expectations for excellent classical Christian teaching and a strong, collegial faculty culture.
Observe, coach, and evaluate faculty; address performance concerns through timely support, improvement plans, or corrective action as appropriate.
Oversee faithful and effective implementation of the curriculum and instructional program.
Plan and lead faculty meetings, professional development, in-service days, and other activities supporting instructional excellence.
Lead the campus leadership team in coordinated coaching, faculty support, data review, academic intervention, and continuous improvement.
Ensure that the academic program serves the needs of all students, including students requiring additional support and students ready for advanced challenge.
Student Life, Culture, and Family Partnership
Establish and sustain a strong student culture grounded in Christian virtue, classical ideals, intellectual engagement, personal responsibility, and respect for others.
Oversee systems for student orientation, attendance, conduct, discipline, academic progress, and intervention.
Address elevated student concerns and discipline matters with sound judgment, consistency, compassion, and timely family communication.
Oversee academic advising, college and postsecondary counseling, student support services, athletics, clubs, and other high-school co-curricular programs.
Communicate regularly and effectively with families regarding school priorities, student progress, events, policies, and community life.
Build strong relationships with students and…