Talent
Leadership matters. Let’s find the right one.
Every school deserves a leader who fits its mission—on paper, in personality, and in spiritual alignment. Whether you’re planning ahead or navigating an unexpected change, NextEd offers prayerful, proven retained executive search services tailored to Christian schools.
Why retained search?
Leadership transitions can shape a school’s trajectory for years. That’s why our retained search process goes far beyond candidate sourcing. Each engagement is relational, prayerful, and tailored to your context. We work closely with your board or leadership team to understand not only what’s needed—but who is needed.
We know the weight of leadership transitions because we’ve lived them. Every search we lead is grounded in our core values of truth, listening, angles, and motion. You won’t get recycled résumés or generic candidates. You’ll get a thoughtful process, transparent communication, and trusted counsel from former Heads who’ve sat in your seat.
What sets us apart?
- 170+ years of combined school leadership experience
- We’ve placed dozens of leaders in Christian schools across the U.S.
- Every search is supported by the full NextEd team
- Grounded in biblical truth, guided by integrity, and committed to your outcome
- Our ultimate goal is to help your school reflect Christ in its leadership
Our search process.
Built on trust, not templates.
Executive opportunities
Recently filled positions
Interim Head of School
Augusta Christian Schools – Martinez, 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 proof is in the people.
[NextEd] were incredible partners in our search for a new Head of School. Their wisdom and experience were obvious to our entire Board very early in the process, and the manner in which they conducted the search and coordinated our interactions with candidates made both us and the prospective leaders very comfortable.
Board Chair
In NextEd, we found a partner for this search who listened and fully took the time to understand our needs, as well as the level of excellence in a Head of School for which we were searching… We could not have asked for or retained a better Christian based search firm for our needs.
Board Chair
As our board at FCA embarked on our first Head of School search, we needed a trusted partner that could help us stay true to our organizational mission while managing a truly complex process. NextEd had the network, the experience, and the commitment to guide us to a great outcome for our community. We are grateful for their guidance in securing our next Head of School … and we are happy to call Kurt and Gary friends of FCA.
Board Chair
I was continually impressed by NextEd’s heart for Christian education and their integrity throughout the search process. Their experience brought calm and confidence to everyone involved — teachers, parents, board members, and me as a candidate. So much so that after being hired, I asked the board to keep NextEd on for executive coaching — and I’m thrilled they did.
Head of School
Working with NextEd was a blessing. It was more than just making sure I was a qualified candidate for the position. They worked at a deeper level to ensure that the placement was a fit for me and the organization.
Head Elect
If it hadn’t been for the professional presentation and communication of NextEd, I may never have discovered this opportunity. From the very first call to the final interview, they had a firm grasp on whether I was the right fit for Oakbrook—and whether Oakbrook was the right fit for me.
Head Elect
I’ve worked with a number of consultants and search agencies in my career, and I can confidently say that my experience with NextEd was second to none.
Head Elect
NextEd exceeded my expectations — expertly guiding us through simultaneous searches for principal and assistant principal, validating our top internal candidate, and even attracting that same pool of principal finalists to the AP role. Thanks to their professionalism and cultural insight, we secured two strong leaders for 2025–2026 — double the value I couldn’t have achieved alone.
Head of School
Contingency-Based Search
Coming Soon!
A new way to find mission-aligned talent—flexible, fast, and only paid when you hire.
Built with the same care and discernment as our executive searches, Contingency-Based Search offers a flexible, cost-effective way to find mission-aligned candidates for administrative, divisional, and emerging leadership roles.
Stay tuned—or reach out to learn more before launch.
Ready to find your next leader?
Let’s talk about your school’s next chapter—and the kind of leader who will carry it forward.
