2025-2026 Permit Substitute Teacher

Government of Nova Scotia; Port Hawkesbury; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational authority is seeking substitute teachers for on-call assignments. Candidates must have a relevant Bachelor's degree and meet provincial teaching permit requirements. The role involves working with children in the schools of Port Hawkesbury and surrounding areas. Interested candidates should be prepared for background checks and can monitor their application status in the provided system.

Qualifications

• Must meet provincial requirements for a Permit to Teach.
• Must complete Child Abuse Register check.
• Must complete Criminal Records / Vulnerable Sector Checks.

Responsibilities

• Substitute on-call for SRCE schools across the region.

Skills

Experience working with children

Knowledge of Math, Science, or French

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Math, Science or French

Bachelor in English, Business, Arts or related field

Job description

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 5,981 students; and approximately 345 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).

Effective Dates: 09/01/2025 to06/30/2026

Assignment:

Substitute on call basis for Strait Regional Centre for Education Schools throughout the region, upon completion of receiving a permit to teach. (SRCEwill be in contact with you to complete the paperwork for a permit once a decision has been made on your application.)

Required Qualifications& Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Math, Science orFrench.(Priority) However, will consider Bachelor in English, Business, Arts or related field.
• Meet provincial requirements for a Permit to Teach.
• Experience working with children.
• Satisfactory completion of the Child Abuse Register check.
• Satisfactory completion of the Criminal Records / Vulnerable Sector Checks.

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.