Elementary Vice-Principal Opportunities

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Surrey; On-site; CAD 98,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Surrey Schools invites applications for Elementary Vice-Principal opportunities. We seek leaders who can guide instructional excellence, foster safe and caring school cultures, and engage families and communities.

Ideal candidates will hold a TQS-recognized master’s degree and be eligible for a BC Teaching Certificate. If admitted without a master’s degree, enrollment in a master’s program is required within a set timeframe.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree recognized by TQS is required.
• If without a master’s degree, must enroll in a master’s program and complete within the specified time.
• Hold or be eligible for a BC Teaching Certificate.
• Demonstrated effective school leadership.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to ongoing professional learning.
• Ability to work with diverse groups and engage parents/community.

Responsibilities

• Foster an environment of instructional excellence.
• Ensure a safe and caring school culture.
• Promote innovative practices to support student engagement.
• Model a positive inquiry-based approach to problem-solving.
• Build relationships that support student success.
• Inspire and support students and staff to reach their full potential.

Skills

Effective leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Instructional leadership

Collaboration

Curriculum understanding

Community engagement

Professional learning

BC Teaching Certificate eligibility

Education

TQS recognized master’s degree

Job description

Elementary Vice-Principal Opportunities

The Surrey School District respectfully acknowledges that our schools reside on the traditional, unceded, and shared territories of Coast Salish peoples: The q̓ ícə̓ y̓ - Katzie, the qʼwa:n̓ƛʼən̓ - Kwantlen and the SEMYOME - Semiahmoo First Nations, who have been stewards of this land since time immemorial.

Surrey Schools values an inclusive school district where equity is deeply embedded, and diversity welcomed. We acknowledge the profound responsibility we all have in ensuring that our schools and district sites foster an atmosphere where everyone feels secure, respected, and valued. Our commitment to providing a quality education extends beyond academic excellence; we are committed to creating and cultivating diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free environments for all applicants, employees, students, and their families. Our identity, as Surrey Schools, is expressed in the shared values of openness, fairness and belonging and recognizes the importance of diversity of identity and thought. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Surrey Schools is the largest school district in BC and the second largest employer in Surrey. Spread across one of the fastest-growing cities in British Columbia, Surrey Schools provides quality education to over 84,000 students with 134 schools sites and a variety of other learning facilities, offering a broad range of innovative programs and services to support the learning of our students. The Surrey School District team of approximately 13,000 employees works tirelessly every day to ensure that children are getting the best start they can, providing the preparation to be our leaders of tomorrow.

In anticipation of future Elementary Vice-Principal vacancies, we invite exemplary educators to join our dynamic team.

As an ideal candidate, you:

• have demonstrated effective school leadership
• possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• model instructional leadership
• focus on student learning and nurture a professional work culture based on collaboration and interdependence
• have a deep understanding of curriculum, instruction, and assessment
• enjoy working with diverse groups and are a strong advocate for parent and community involvement
• value the input of others
• embrace challenges and seek opportunities to develop as an educational leader
• demonstrate a significant commitment to ongoing professional learning
• hold (or are eligible for) a BC Teaching Certificate

You possess the attributes and skills to fulfill key school leadership responsibilities such as:

• fostering an environment of instructional excellence
• ensuring a safe and caring school culture
• promoting innovative, transformative practices to support student engagement and learning
• modeling a positive inquiry-based approach to problem-solving
• building relationships that support student success
• inspiring and supporting students and staff to reach their full potential

The qualifications required for selection to a position of Vice-Principal include a TQS recognized master’s degree. If an individual is appointed without a master’s degree, the individual will be required to enroll in a master’s program and must complete the program within a specified time period.

The closing date for this position is October 1, 2026 at 12:00pm

Surrey Schools recognizes the importance of accessibility and supporting the diverse needs of our community. If there is any accommodation you may require for your interview, whether related to accessibility or otherwise, please do not hesitate to advise and we will make every effort to meet your needs.

Note: Successful applicants will be required to consent to a Criminal Records Search prior to employment. Only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. To all others, thank you for your interest.