Head of School Search

List of 6 items.

• How can the THS community at-large participate in the search process?

  The THS community was invited to participate in a survey designed by RG175. The survey allowed all constituents to share input about THS and the search process. The input was instrumental to effectively defining the leadership, professional and personal qualities required in the next Head of School. In addition, the community is encouraged to stay engaged in the process by following updates sent from the Search Committee and posted to the THS website.

• How will candidates be evaluated?

  Candidates will be evaluated against the position statement written by RG175 based on community interviews and survey data.

• What is the role of the Board of Trustees in the search?

  A primary responsibility of the Board is the selection of and support of the Head of School. The Board will do so in the best interests of the full Tower Hill community. The detailed task of conducting the search is being undertaken by the Board designated Search Committee led by Gina Ward and Suzanne Ashley.

• What is the role of the Search Committee?

  The Search Committee is responsible for leading the search for THS’s next Head of School with guidance and support from the RG175 consultants. With input from many different THS constituents, the search committee will work with RG175 to define the qualities required of the next Head of School. The Search Committee will review candidate files, conduct semi-finalists and finalists interviews, review community feedback on candidates, speak with multiple references and make a final recommendation to the Board of Trustees. Tower Hill’s Board of Trustees ultimately bears the responsibility for appointing the Head of School.

• What is the role of the search firm Research Group 175 (RG175) and how were they selected?

  After evaluating the experience and proposals of a number of qualified search firms specializing in the independent school arena, the Board has engaged Resource Group 175 (RG175) to assist the Search Committee. RG175 will partner closely with the Search Committee to identify THS’s needs, clarify expectations and recruit highly qualified candidates. As a consultancy focused exclusively on leadership and governance at independent and international schools, in the past five years alone, RG175 has completed more than 120 leadership searches for schools such as Lake Forest Country Day School (IL), Shady Hill School (MA), Shipley School (PA), St. Luke’s School (CT), St. Mark’s School (TX), and American International School of Johannesburg. RG175 consultants Bob Henderson, Marcia Spiller and Hamilton Clark will guide our process.

• What is the scope of the search?

  The search for the new Head of School will have a broad national scope, seeking the most qualified candidates with a record of excellence and leadership. A primary goal is to make the search process as transparent as possible, with opportunities for community updates and feedback along the way. Confidentiality about individual candidates, however, remains a critical component for success. Some potential candidates may not be actively looking for a new position, and others may not want it known at their current institution that they are pursuing an interest in Tower Hill. As such, the Search Committee will keep the THS community informed and engaged throughout the search process while respecting the confidentiality of the recruitment process.