SRCE-25-26, Expression of Interest - Early Hire (French Term Teacher)

Strait Regional Centre for Education

The Strait Regional Centre for Education is currently seeking expressions of interest from both qualified teachers and those who will be qualified before September 1, 2025. These teachers must meet the requirements for Nova Scotia Teaching Certification and possess a valid NS teaching license prior to the start of work in September, 2025. Those selected as Early Hires will be offered a minimum of one year, in a fixed, 100% term contract, commencing on August 1, 2025 through to July 31, 2026, with salary and benefits as outlined in the Nova Scotia Provincial Teachers’ Agreement. Applications from permanent or probationary contract teachers with the Strait Regional Centre for Education will not be considered for this vacancy.

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 2024-2025, the SRCE operates 20 schools with approximately 5,981 students.  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:  03/28/2025,  at 11:59 pm.

 

Effective Dates:   08/01/2025   to  07/31/2026 

 

 

Those selected as Early Hires will be offered a minimum of one year, in a fixed, 100% term contract, commencing on August 1, 2025 through to July 31, 2026, with salary and benefits as outlined in the Nova Scotia Provincial Teachers’ Agreement.

Essential Qualifications:

 

  • Valid teacher certification for the Province of Nova Scotia, or to be certified by September 1, 2025;
  • Methodology courses, experience, or practicum teaching in the subject area(s) at the appropriate level for the competition;
  • Excellent classroom and student management skills;
  • Knowledge and experience in the application of technologies used to enhance instruction and learning;
  • Knowledge and/or experience in implementing inclusive teaching and assessment strategies;
  • Knowledge of inter-disciplinary planning is a requirement;
  • High level of proficiency in the French language, to be verified by the SRCE French Proficiency Test;
  • High level of proficiency in teaching in an Immersion setting (desirable).
  • Major or Minor in French (desirable).

 

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

As a condition of employement with SRCE, prior to hire all employees must provide current (within 3 mos.), and clear Child Abuse Registry & Criminal Record-Vulnerable Sector check.

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.


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