Head of School - Awty International
The Awty International School
Appointment of Head of School
The Awty International School seeks an exceptional leader, outstanding educator and inspiring community builder to lead us into an exciting new chapter.
Awty occupies a unique position in international education: a school of real scale and diversity, with the academic rigor, multilingual depth, and global outlook to match the most ambitious schools anywhere in the world. Situated in Houston — one of the most diverse and globally connected cities in America — we are both shaped by and contributors to a city of extraordinary energy and ambition. At our heart is a community of over 1,800 students from more than 50 nationalities, vibrant, curious, and inspired to make their mark on the world.
We look to our future with confidence and ambition. The school is financially robust, strategically clear, and home to educators of the highest caliber. The incoming Head of School will inherit an institution with the foundations, resources, and the collective ambition to pursue excellence without constraint, and to lead as one of the premier international schools in the world.
Our next Head of School will be a deeply relational leader with the capacity to connect and inspire across our diverse community. We are excited to engage with candidates who bring a clear vision for excellence in international education; the leadership skills to guide a large, complex organization to even greater success; high levels of intercultural fluency; and a deep commitment to the values that make our school special.
For further information on the role or to download the detailed position profile, including details of how to apply, please visit https://candidates.perrettlaver.com/vacancies/ quoting reference number 8318. The closing date for applications is 09:00am CDT on Friday, June 19th, 2026.
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