CBVRCE 2025 PSAANS - 005 - Vice-Principal (Teaching) - Riverside Elementary (Perm)

Government of Nova Scotia; Sydney; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cape Breton-Victoria Regional Centre for Education invites applications for the Vice-Principal position. This role involves fostering a positive learning environment, supporting staff development, and ensuring compliance with educational policies. The ideal candidate will have significant teaching and leadership experience, along with a commitment to inclusive education.

Qualifications

• At least five years of successful teaching experience in a public school.
• Previous administrative experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Principal in maintaining a positive, safe, respectful learning environment.
• Support leadership development, manage people, data, and processes.
• Monitor organizational systems such as student records and budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Decision-Making

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Master's of Education in Instructional/Educational Leadership

Valid Nova Scotia teacher's license

Job description

The Cape Breton-Victoria Regional Centre for Education (CBVRCE) oversees the public school system within Cape Breton and Victoria Counties, supporting approximately 12,000 students across 38 schools.

We foster a caring, dynamic, and creative environment that provides educational opportunities, promotes a love of learning, respect for others, and challenges all individuals to develop their full potential as confident, versatile, lifelong learners and thinkers. We are committed to ensuring the success and achievement of all students within a culturally responsive, safe, and inclusive school environment.

The CBVRCE invites applications for the position of Vice-Principal as we work together to create success for all students in our region. Our goal is to build a diverse workforce that reflects the students we serve at all job levels. We encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, African Canadians, Other Racially Visible Persons, Members of the 2SLGBTQI++ Community, Persons with Disabilities, and Women in underrepresented occupations or positions. If you belong to one of these groups, please consider applying and self-identifying in your application. Applicants with disabilities requiring assistance during the application process may contact Leanne Marcil at 902-562-6486 or [e-mail] for accommodations.

Application Deadline: Thursday, May 22, 2025, by Midnight

Applicants must:

• Upload a completed resume with their application
• Upload copies of professional licenses, accreditations, and certifications supporting their qualifications
• Provide three references, including one from their immediate supervisor
• Update Worksite with the school name for each employment entry (internal candidates only)
• Update the Assignment details (courses and/or grades taught) for each employment entry (internal candidates only)

Qualifications and Competencies:

• A valid Nova Scotia teacher's license
• A Master's of Education in Instructional/Educational Leadership or an equivalent leadership degree is preferred
• Previous administrative experience is preferred
• At least five years of successful teaching experience in a public school
• Demonstrated instructional leadership experience is preferred
• Proven leadership, organizational, interpersonal, and decision-making skills
• Ability to utilize applicable technology to balance teaching, learning, and administrative functions
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Experience in strategic planning and instructional program implementation
• Commitment to inclusive education for all students
• Ability to promote professional growth among staff through professional development
• Expertise in curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation
• Skills in facilities management, record keeping, financial management, and supervising staff
• Ability to fulfill duties as outlined in Section 38 of the Education Act

Selection Process:

Candidates selected for an interview will be notified via email.

A Vice-Principal may perform any duties assigned to a Principal, including those prescribed by the Education Act and regulations, such as:

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assist the Principal in maintaining a positive, safe, respectful learning and working environment.
2. Help establish a school-wide vision focused on high standards and academic success.
3. Support leadership development, manage people, data, and processes.
4. Communicate effectively with staff, students, parents, community, and external agencies.
5. Complete required documentation for the Centre and Department of Education.
6. Assist in staffing processes, including needs assessment and recruitment.
7. Support attendance initiatives and supervise staff performance and personnel matters.
8. Contribute to professional growth through planning and feedback.
9. Ensure proper evaluation methods for students and staff.
10. Monitor organizational systems such as student records, attendance, budgets, and timetables.
11. Maintain school safety and security.
12. Oversee financial records and ensure policy compliance.
13. Support adherence to all relevant policies and procedures.

Terms and conditions of employment follow the Education Entities Non-union Compensation Framework and the Public School Administrators Association of Nova Scotia. The position is classified in payband 12, with a salary range of $105,065 to $131,331. Teaching components may vary annually based on staffing and enrollment.