Director Of Schools

Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton (SHS) seeks a new Director of Schools to begin July 1, 2027.  Serving just under 1,200 students and more than 900 families, SHS is among the leading independent, Catholic schools in the country. The school is grounded in a mission, heritage, and educational vision established more than two centuries ago by the Religieuses du Sacré-Cœur de Jésus (Society of the Sacred Heart, RSCJ).

The Sacred Heart Goals—Faith, Intellect, Service, Community, and Growth—serve as the foundation of school culture and guide both strategic decision-making and daily life. These Goals are actively lived across the school, shaping curriculum, community life, and institutional decision making, and setting clear expectations for both student formation and the responsibilities of the community.

The next Director of Schools will be a faith filled Catholic who can build on a strong foundation while leading with clarity, strong communication, discipline, and execution. Guided by the Goals and Criteria of the Sacred Heart tradition and working closely with the leadership team, Board of Trustees, and Society of the Sacred Heart, the Director of Schools will advance the mission in ways that meaningfully shape student experience, community life, and institutional decision making in a pluralistic environment.

If you’re interested in learning more or would like to nominate someone for this position, we’d appreciate hearing from you. You can read more about the opportunity here.