About Saint Louis Priory School

Founded in 1956 by the Benedictine monks of Saint Louis Abbey, Saint Louis Priory School is a Catholic, Benedictine, college preparatory school for young men in grades 6–12. Rooted in Benedictine values, Priory exists as a unique collaboration between monastic life and secondary education, forming students in mind, body, and spirit.

Priory is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) and is in good standing with the National Catholic Educational Association. Its 150-acre campus, located in the Creve Coeur area of St. Louis County, includes academic, athletic, and cultural facilities, as well as the Abbey Church—an internationally recognized work of architecture designed by Gyo Obata of HOK. The school community is enriched daily by the presence of the Benedictine monks, who serve as teachers, mentors, spiritual guides, and role models for students.

At the heart of Priory’s mission is the Benedictine charism: prayer and work (ora et labora), community, humility, hospitality, and stewardship. These values permeate every aspect of school life, fostering a brotherhood where young men are called to seek God in all things. This integration of faith, community, and scholarship distinguishes Priory among Catholic schools in the United States.

Priory is widely recognized for its classical liberal arts education and proven academic excellence in both the humanities and STEM disciplines. This education builds a strong foundation in leadership, service, and spirituality. Alumni carry forward the spirit of St. Benedict as leaders in business, medicine, law, education, religious life, and public service. United by the bonds of brotherhood and the Abbey’s enduring presence, Priory graduates are men who live with purpose, integrity, and faith.

For more information about Saint Louis Priory School, please visit www.priory.org.

The Headmaster Role

The Headmaster of Saint Louis Priory School serves as the chief academic and executive leader of the school, ensuring that the educational experience is deeply rooted in the Catholic faith and the Benedictine monastic tradition. Working in collaboration with the Abbot, the monastic community, the Board of Governors, and lay leadership, the Headmaster is entrusted with sustaining the distinctive integration of monastic presence, rigorous academics, and formation of the whole person.

The Headmaster will:

• Foster and strengthen Priory’s Catholic and Benedictine identity through mission-centered leadership and close collaboration with the Board of Governors.
• Cultivate a vibrant and inclusive school culture rooted in the Benedictine charism of prayer, community, and hospitality.
• Guide and empower the leadership team – the architects of academic and co-curricular learning – to advance academic excellence, intellectual curiosity, and faith integration, forming young men in mind, body, and spirit.
• Expand opportunities for leadership development, service, spiritual growth, and cultural engagement.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards, effective personnel practices, and safe, supportive learning environments.
• Collaborate with the Abbot, Board of Governors, and leadership team on strategic planning, enrollment management, and school-wide operations.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors to ensure ongoing financial stability.
• Steward resources and budgets responsibly, aligning them with mission priorities and long-term sustainability.

Application Process

While the search prospectus is being created, interested candidates are encouraged to contact Senior Partner Kyle Pietrantonio at Partners in Mission Search Solutions to learn more about this distinctive leadership opportunity.

The search committee is committed to a thoughtful, prayerful, and confidential process to identify Priory’s next Headmaster. All inquiries, nominations, and applications will be treated with the highest level of respect. The successful candidate will assume the responsibilities of the position in the summer of 2027.

To apply, please submit the following materials as separate PDF attachments.

• Cover letter that aligns your experiences and skills with the school’s current needs as you understand them.

• Current resume with all appropriate dates included.

• Statement of Catholic educational leadership philosophy.

• List of five references with names, physical addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses. (No references will be contacted without your knowledge and approval.)