Head of School

Position Description

Headmaster Position

Trinity Classical Academy

A Ministry of Trinity Presbyterian Church (Sr. Pastor Rich Lusk, CREC)

Location:  Birmingham, AL

Start Date: Spring 2027

Position Type:  Full-Time, Permanent

About the School

Trinity Classical Academy is a classical Christian school, rooted deeply in the life and mission of Trinity Presbyterian Church (a member of the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches, CREC). As a covenantal extension of the Church, the Academy exists to cultivate wise, virtuous, and Godly students through time-tested classical pedagogy and joyful submission to Christ’s lordship over all of life.

 

Position Summary

Trinity Classical Academy seeks a Headmaster who will serve as the academic, spiritual, and operational leader of the school. This man must be a proven shepherd and scholar—one who embodies the Biblical qualifications of a leader, with a demonstrated love for God, His Word, His Church, and the work of training up the next generation in the paideia of the Lord.

 

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will:

1. Be above reproach, the husband of one wife and faithful steward of his family, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, and hospitable.
2. Be an active member of a Reformed evangelical church, demonstrating a willingness to transfer membership to Trinity Presbyterian Church, and showing a strong commitment to the doctrinal distinctives of the CREC—particularly in the areas of covenant theology, historic liturgy, and an optimistic eschatology.
3. Exhibit a visible love for God and the Church, as shown through active service, hospitality, and a commitment to Christian worship and community.
4. Demonstrate a mature understanding of the Scriptures, and articulate how they shape every facet of Christian education.
5. Maintain a lifelong learner’s disposition, modeling intellectual curiosity, humility, and rigorous study.
6. Have substantial experience in classical Christian education, ideally in both teaching and leadership capacities.
7. Be gifted in mentorship, with a proven ability to shepherd, train, and inspire faculty and staff.
8. Display a track record of integrity—marked by discretion, faithfulness to commitments, and honest dealings in all areas of life.
9. Be zealously committed to the school’s mission as an outflow of the Church, ensuring all decisions in hiring, curriculum, and extracurricular programs align with that mission.
10. Be committed to rejecting cultural androgyny, upholding Biblical masculinity and femininity in all school contexts.
11. Promote music and the arts as essential components of student development, ensuring that these disciplines are not only integrated into the school’s academic framework but also celebrated as vital avenues for Christian maturation, creativity, and cultural literacy.
12. Embrace athletic excellence as integral, not peripheral, to a well-rounded classical Christian education—recognizing the body as a vessel for virtue, discipline, and dominion.
13. Be prepared to lead with a long-term vision, focusing on establishing strong foundations and cultivating enduring impact for future generations.

Responsibilities

1. Lead the school in spiritual, academic, and cultural formation in harmony with Trinity Presbyterian Church’s theology and mission.
2. Remain an active member in good standing of Trinity Presbyterian Church.
3. Recruit, hire, and develop staff who embody the school’s vision and Biblical values.
4. Oversee curriculum development with an eye toward classical rigor, covenantal consistency, and joyful orthodoxy.
5. Serve as the chief communicator and representative of the school to parents, the church, and the broader community.
6. Incorporate the arts, music, and athletics as essential elements of student development, ensuring they reflect and support the school’s Christian identity.
7. Build a faithful and thriving culture among students, faculty, and families.

Trinity Classical Academy’s mission is to equip families and disciple students by offering a Christ-centered, classical education that will embolden the next generation to competently glorify God and enjoy Him forever.

If you are driven by the mission of the Church and long to see generational faithfulness cultivated through a truly classical Christian school, we invite you to apply.

 

To Apply:

Qualified applicants should submit the following:

1. Cover letter explaining interest and fit for the role.
2. Resume or CV detailing relevant experience.
3. Personal statement of faith and philosophy of Christian classical education.
4. Three references, including one pastoral.

Please send materials to: Michelle Taylor, [email protected]