Head of School at Bishop Garcia Diego High School
Job Summary
Job Summary
Bishop García Diego High School seeks a practicing Catholic leader to serve as its next Head of School. The Head will provide academic and operational leadership for Santa Barbara’s independent, coeducational Catholic college-preparatory high school, strengthening its Catholic identity while advancing academic excellence, student formation, and community engagement. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the Head will lead a close-knit school community committed to faith, intellectual growth, personal responsibility, and service. Priorities and Leadership Responsibilities: Advance Catholic Identity: Foster a vibrant Catholic culture while welcoming students and families of all faith traditions. Support campus ministry, prayer, liturgy, retreats, and moral formation. Lead Academic Excellence: Sustain a rigorous, distinctive college-preparatory program; encourage curricular innovation; support faculty development; and prepare students for college and purposeful lives. Strengthen Student Formation: Promote a culture of respect, perseverance, compassion, accountability, and belonging in which every student is known, challenged, and safe. Champion Athletics and Co-Curricular Life: Support participation, discipline, teamwork, resilience, and achievement across the School’s athletic and extracurricular programs. Build Enrollment and Family Partnership: Attract and retain students who align with the School’s mission, communicate its value, and foster strong relationships with parents and families. Ensure Sound Stewardship: Lead the administrative team, recruit and develop personnel, evaluate school performance, and manage operations within the financial framework established with the Board. Advance Philanthropy: Partner with the Director of Advancement to strengthen fundraising, cultivate major donors and prospective supporters, and secure resources for the School’s long-term success. Represent the School: Build strong relationships with parishe
Requirements / Qualifications
The Board seeks a visible administrative mission- driven leader whose authority is grounded in faith, competence, integrity, and consistency. The successful candidate will communicate clearly, make thoughtful and principled decisions, hold the school community to high standards, and address difficult issues with both candor and compassion. The Head will inspire confidence, build trust, share credit, and lead with joy, humility, and hope. REQUIRED A practicing Catholic in good standing who can articulate and model a Catholic vision of education. Administrative or instructional leadership experience in a primary or secondary school, or a comparable educational setting. A record of building trust and working effectively with faculty, students, parents, and other stakeholders. PREFERRED Experience leading a Catholic high school. Possession of a valid Administrative Services Credential A graduate degree in education, theology, educational leadership or administration, or a related field. Demonstrated strengths in strategic planning, instructional leadership, communication, faculty development, enrollment management, fundraising, or school operations. Familiarity with private or Catholic school operations and WCEA/WASC or CAIS accreditation. APPLICATION PROCESS Candidates should submit the following by December 31, 2026: Letter of Interest Resume Brief statement of Catholic educational philosophy Five professional references with names, titles, relationship with candidate, and contact information.
Requirements / Qualifications
The Board seeks a visible administrative mission- driven leader whose authority is grounded in faith, competence, integrity, and consistency. The successful candidate will communicate clearly, make thoughtful and principled decisions, hold the school community to high standards, and address difficult issues with both candor and compassion. The Head will inspire confidence, build trust, share credit, and lead with joy, humility, and hope. REQUIRED A practicing Catholic in good standing who can articulate and model a Catholic vision of education. Administrative or instructional leadership experience in a primary or secondary school, or a comparable educational setting. A record of building trust and working effectively with faculty, students, parents, and other stakeholders. PREFERRED Experience leading a Catholic high school. Possession of a valid Administrative Services Credential A graduate degree in education, theology, educational leadership or administration, or a related field. Demonstrated strengths in strategic planning, instructional leadership, communication, faculty development, enrollment management, fundraising, or school operations. Familiarity with private or Catholic school operations and WCEA/WASC or CAIS accreditation. APPLICATION PROCESS Candidates should submit the following by December 31, 2026: Letter of Interest Resume Brief statement of Catholic educational philosophy Five professional references with names, titles, relationship with candidate, and contact information.
Comments and Other Information
Review of applications begins December 1, 2026, and continues until the position is filled.
Submissions and questions may be directed to employment@bishopdiego.org. All inquiries will be handled with discretion.
Bishop García Diego High School is an independent Catholic school and an equal opportunity employer. The school does not discriminate on any basis protected by law, except as permitted for religious organizations under federal and state law. As a Catholic institution, the School requires all employees to support its mission and the teachings of the Catholic Church. This position includes responsibility for advancing the School’s religious mission.
Comments and Other Information
Review of applications begins December 1, 2026, and continues until the position is filled.
Submissions and questions may be directed to employment@bishopdiego.org. All inquiries will be handled with discretion.
Bishop García Diego High School is an independent Catholic school and an equal opportunity employer. The school does not discriminate on any basis protected by law, except as permitted for religious organizations under federal and state law. As a Catholic institution, the School requires all employees to support its mission and the teachings of the Catholic Church. This position includes responsibility for advancing the School’s religious mission.