SRCE-25-004, SAJS, Term Vice-Principal with Teaching Assignment TBD

The Strait Regional Centre for Education is seeking applications to an Administrative Teaching vacancy from permanent or probationary contract teachers.

As part of the public education system in Nova Scotia, the Strait Regional Centre for Education (SRCE) was established on April 1, 2018, to deliver the public school program focusing on supporting student learning, achievement, well-being and overall success.  The Strait Regional Centre for Education, with the support of approximately 1,000 employees, works diligently to achieve its mission “to empower our children and youth, within safe, equitable and inclusive environments to embrace a changing world as responsible, contributing and successful lifelong learners.”  In 2025-2026, the SRCE operates 20 schools with approximately 5,954 students; and approximately 375 children are attending pre-primary programs at 14 school locations.  Located in the northeastern part of Nova Scotia, the Strait Regional Centre for Education’s jurisdiction encompasses the counties of Antigonish, Guysborough, Inverness and Richmond, an area of approximately 11,000 square kilometres with a population of 53,742 (Census 2021).

Deadline for applications:    02/07/2025  at 11:59 pm

Effective dates:       02/10/2025   to   07/31/2025 

Vice Principal

Role:

To provide leadership and to assist the principal in ensuring that the Public Schools Program and curriculum are implemented to maximize student learning. The vice-principal is also responsible for the orderly operation of the school in the absence of the principal, and any duties assigned by the principal.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• To assist the principal in taking all reasonable steps to secure full and regular attendance at school of the students enrolled in accordance with policies established by the Regional Centre for Education
• To assist in the completion of required documents as requested by the SRCE and/or the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
• To assist in the identification of staffing needs for the school and to assist in the selection of staff
• To assist in maintenance of financial records
• To ensure that appropriate evaluation techniques are used for both students and staff
• To assist in the maintenance of a system to handle organizational tasks such as student records, teacher records, attendance, purchasing, budgets and timetables
• To assist in the hiring of substitute teachers as necessary
• To ensure the security of the school building
• To perform other such tasks as are assigned from time to time by the principal of the school.

Qualifications:

• Master of Education or currently enrolled;
• Minimum of three (3) years successful teaching experience in a public school;
• The ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, parents, community, and outside agencies to better meet the needs of students in the school and to use appropriate communication modes including current technologies;
• Ability to be a positive contributor to an administrative team and to assist the school staff to achieve the goals and objectives as well as to follow the policies and procedures of the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development and the Strait Regional Centre for Education;
• Ability and commitment to support staff and educational partners in decision-making by demonstrating an energetic and collaborative leadership style;
• Ability to assist the principal in creating and maintaining a safe, orderly, positive and effective  teaching and learning environment
• Education administration experience (desirable)

Your application must include at least three (3) work-related references, one must be your most recent supervisor.  All candidates short listed for an interview will have references checked prior to being interviewed.

All employees of the Strait Regional Centre for Education must provide a current (within the last 6 months), and clear Criminal Record Check-Vulnerable Sector and Child Abuse Registry prior to employment with the Strait Regional Centre for Education.

The Strait Regional Centre for Education appreciates your expression of interest in the posted vacancy.  Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.  You can check the status of your application on Successfactor under My Applications.