Assistant Head of Upper Years
A Rare Opportunity to Shape Student Life and Learning in the Himalaya
An Extraordinary Opportunity
Know students deeply. Build a culture of belonging. Help young people flourish.
High in the Himalayan foothills of northern India stands Woodstock School, one of Asia’s oldest
and most distinctive international boarding schools.
For more than 170 years, Woodstock has been committed to educating the whole person through
a vibrant combination of academic excellence, residential life, character formation, leadership
development, service, and global citizenship. Inspired by its unique mission and mountain setting,
Woodstock seeks an outstanding educational leader to serve as its next Assistant Head of Upper
Years.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced and relational educator to help shape the
daily experience, wellbeing, leadership development, and personal growth of students during their
Upper Years.
For full details about the role, including the position overview, key responsibilities, qualifications and appointment details, please download the Position Profile here.
Candidates are invited to submit:
• A letter of interest describing their interest in the role and alignment with
Woodstock’s mission.
• A current curriculum vitae or résumé.
• A statement of educational leadership philosophy.
• Contact information for three professional references
Applications should be submitted here: Woodstock School Careers | Current Vacancies.
For inquiries about the position or application process, please contact us at:
DirectorHR@woodstock.ac.in
Start Date: February 1, 2027 or July 1, 2027.
Woodstock is undertaking an exciting period of strategic transformation, marked by organizational restructuring and a significant opportunity to redesign and enhance the school’s educational experience. To support this vision, several new leadership positions have been created, which will bring together a newly formed team charged with shaping the future of the school. For leaders who are energised by innovation, collaboration, and meaningful impact, this is a rare chance to help define a bold future for Woodstock in one of the world’s most remarkable educational settings.
