Contingency Search
Hiring for mission, made simple.
From admissions to advancement, operations to student life—your school’s impact depends on the right people in the right roles. NextEd’s Contingency Search helps Christian schools hire faith-aligned, mission-driven professionals without the cost or commitment of a retainer.
Our proven process combines nationwide recruiting with careful vetting for spiritual maturity, cultural fit, and professional excellence—so you can build your team with confidence and flexibility. Pay only when you hire.
At NextEd, we’ve spent years helping Christian schools find exceptional talent through our Retained Executive Search service. Along the way, we discovered something essential: the same prayerful discernment used to select a Head of School is often needed for the people who serve alongside them.
Contingency Search was designed for these roles—important, mission-critical positions where alignment with faith, culture, and vision matters just as much as skills. It’s a flexible, results-based approach that gives you access to our experienced team and values-driven recruitment philosophy—but with the simplicity of paying only when a hire is made.
Why NextEd?
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Deep Christian school expertise
Built and led by former Heads of School, we understand the weight of each hire. -
Faith-first matching
We vet for mission, spiritual maturity, and leadership alignment—not just resumes. -
Predictable pricing
Simple, performance-based fees—pay only when you hire. -
High-touch support
Personal, proactive guidance at every step.
What's included in every search.
Custom School Profile
Capture your mission and culture—used for future searches, too.
National & Local Talent Sourcing
We actively recruit candidates. We don’t just post jobs—we pursue people.
Mission-Fit Candidate Vetting
Screening aligned with your values and leadership needs.
Curated Candidate Profiles
Clear summaries designed for quick, confident hiring decisions.
Only Pay If You Hire
A clear, placement-based pricing model—no retainers, no surprises.
- Assistant Head/Division Principal
- Chief Academic Officer/Director of Curriculum
- Director of Admissions
- Director of Advancement/Chief Development Officer
- Director of Finance or Operations/CFO/Business Manager
- Director of Marketing/Communications
- Athletic, Arts, and Student Life leaders
… and more
Our search process.
Elevating roles. Finding fits.
Current searches
Recently filled positions
Upper School Head
Briarwood Christian School – Birmingham, Alabama
Chief Development Officer
Trinity Christian Academy – Addison, Texas
Interim Head of School
Augusta Christian Schools – Martinez, Georgia
Director of Human Resources
Greater Atlanta Christian School – Norcross, Georgia
Head of School
First Presbyterian Day School – Macon, Georgia
Head of School
Oakbrook Preparatory School – Spartanburg, South Carolina
Head of School
Lansing Christian School – Lansing, Michigan
High School Principal
Santa Fe Christian – Solana Beach, California
Head of School
Franklin Christian Academy – Franklin, Tennessee
The best candidates don’t always come from a job posting—they often come from being in the right place at the right time.
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- See new opportunities as they launch.
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- Apply to jobs as they launch.
Let’s build your next great team.
Fill out the form below to post your first (or next) job and let us help you find faith-aligned leaders who belong at your school.
