2026-2027 Guysborough County Permit Substitute Teacher

Nova Scotia Regional Centres for Education & CSAP; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

The Strait Regional Centre for Education (SRCE) is seeking on-call substitute teachers for schools in Guysborough County. Employment depends on obtaining a Permit to Teach and completing required paperwork after selection.

Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Math, Science or French (other fields may be considered) and pass Child Abuse Registry and Criminal Records checks. References from previous supervisors are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Math, Science or French; other fields considered.
• Meet provincial requirements for a Permit to Teach.
• Experience working with children.
• Satisfactory completion of the Child Abuse Registry check.
• Satisfactory completion of the Criminal Records / Vulnerable Sector Checks.
• Your application must include at least three work-related references, one from your most recent supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Substitute on-call teacher for schools in Guysborough County on permit to teach.
• Complete permit paperwork once a decision is made on your application.
• All candidates shortlisted for interview will have references checked prior to being interviewed.
• All employees must provide a current Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Abuse Registry prior to employment.

Skills

Experience with children

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Math, Science or French

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 1,166 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 5,948 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).

Worksites:

Chedabucto Educ Cntr -Guysboro / Fanning Education Centre Canso / St Mary's Education Centre Academy

Effective Dates:

November 3, 2026 to June 30, 2027

Assignment:

Substitute on call basis for schools located in Guysborough County, upon completion of receiving a permit to teach. (SRCE will 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 or French.(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.

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 6 months), and clear Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search 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.