2026-2027 Guysborough County Permit Substitute Teacher

Nova Scotia Education Common Services Bureau (NSECSB); Port Hawkesbury; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

The Strait Regional Centre for Education is seeking on-call substitute teachers for Grades K-12 in Guysborough County, Nova Scotia, for the 2026-2027 period. Assignments run from November 3, 2026 to June 30, 2027, with SRCE coordinating permits and paperwork as decisions are made on applications.

Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor's degree (Math/Science/French preferred), possess a provincial Permit to Teach, have experience with children, and have clear Criminal Records/Vulnerable Sector and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Math, Science, or French (priority).
• Provincial Permit to Teach requirements met.
• Experience working with children.
• Clear Child Abuse Registry check.
• Criminal Records with Vulnerable Sector Checks completed.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-call substitute teaching in schools located in Guysborough County.
• Assist with classroom coverage as needed by SRCE.

Skills

Experience with children

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Math, Science or French

Permit to Teach

Child Abuse Registry check

Criminal Records / Vulnerable Sector Checks

Job description

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2026-2027 Guysborough County Permit Substitute Teacher

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).

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 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.

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.