Solebury School
Head of School
Start Date: July 1, 2026
Coed, 9-12, boarding/day school, 245 students
6832 Phillips Mill Rd, New Hope, PA 18938
Educators Collaborative is pleased to be assisting Solebury School in their Head of School search. This position begins July 1, 2026
School Mission
Solebury School’s mission is to create an environment of educational excellence that prepares students for success in college and beyond. In the Solebury community, we strongly value intellectual challenge and academic achievement, creative and independent thinking, mutual respect between students and teachers, deep respect for each individual, and diversity
About the School
Solebury School, a boarding and day school enrolling 245 students in grades 9 through 12, is actively seeking a new Head of School to begin July of 2026.
Celebrating a rich history as it begins its second century, Solebury continues to provide an outstanding educational program on its beautiful, 140 acre campus in the rolling meadows of Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
About the Position
Solebury has benefited greatly from steady, consistent leadership. Head of School Tom Wilschutz has deftly guided the School since 2008, following the 19-year headship of his predecessor. This steady leadership has helped Solebury maintain and celebrate its distinct culture and ethos.
Solebury School seeks a leader who enthusiastically embraces and champions the School’s culture and values, which balance a deep appreciation of the unique personality of each student with a rigorous, progressive academic program that prepares students for continued educational success in college and life.
The successful candidate will be distinguished by a warm, charismatic, and inclusive personal manner, exceptional verbal and written communication skills, a deep commitment to the School’s mission, and a passion for high school education and students. They will also bring the vision, skills, fundraising initiative, and drive to help further realize a compelling and sustainable vision for the School.
Candidates interested in this position are asked to click HERE for the full Information for Candidates document.
How to Apply
Should you be interested in applying, please submit the following materials in a single merged pdf file to George Sanderson and André Withers as soon as possible. The deadline for submission of materials is July 15, 2025. Dossiers will be reviewed upon receipt.
- EC Candidate Summary Sheet (Contact George Sanderson or André Withers for this document)
- Letter of Interest addressed to the search committee, which includes an explanation of why you are ready to lead Solebury at this point in your career.
- Current résumé
- Statement of Educational Leadership philosophy
- A list of five or more professional references with contact information (including name, relationship, phone number, and email address); references will not be contacted until a candidate is considered for the finalist round of the search process
- EC Disclosure Form (Contact George Sanderson or André Withers for this document)
George Sanderson, Partner, Educators Collaborative
gsanderson@educatorscollaborative.com
André Withers, Partner, Educators Collaborative
Listing Date: May 1, 2025
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