SRCE-25-002, CECGA, Term Vice-Principal with 50% Teaching Assignment TBD
The Strait Regional Centre for Education is seeking applications to an Administrative Teaching vacancy. The Strait RegionalCentre for Education is entrusted, under The Education Act of Nova Scotia, to deliver the public school program to approximately 5954 students in 20 schools throughout the counties of Antigonish, Guysborough, Inverness and Richmond. The Strait Regional Centre for Education, with the support of approximately 1050 staff members, works diligently to influence its vision of excellence in lifelong learning. Located in the northeastern part of Nova Scotia, the SRCE's jurisdiction encompasses an area of approximately 11,000 square kilometers with a population of 53,742 (Census 2021). Screening and appointment will be made according to the SRCE's Hiring Policy.
Deadline for Applications: 01/28/2025, at 11:59 pm.
Effective Dates:02/03/2025 to 07/31/2025
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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 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 3 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 interest for employment. Please note that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates can check on the status of their application in Successfactor under My Applications.
