•KDS - Vice Principal

Government of Nova Scotia; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Nova Scotia is seeking a Vice Principal for Kingston & District School effective August 1st, 2025. The successful candidate will support and collaborate with the Principal to foster a safe and effective learning environment for students, overseeing school operations in the Principal's absence and ensuring the implementation of the curriculum.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of exemplary teaching in public school.
• Ability to provide instructional leadership and support educational partners.
• Master’s of Education Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Principal in establishing a positive learning environment.
• Supervise school-based staff and manage attendance.
• Maintain financial records and ensure compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaborative leadership

Instructional leadership

Education

Master’s of Education Degree

Job description

Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education

Kingston & District School

Vice Principal

Vacant Position

Effective August 1st, 2025

Application Closes at Midnight, June 20th, 2025

Terms and conditions of employment, including wages, are in accordance with the Public School Administrators Association of Nova Scotia Agreement

First available to current Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education administrators who are currently members of PSAANS

Second available to all applicants who hold a valid Nova Scotia Teaching License or are eligible for one

Kingston & District School, located in Kingston, Kings County, includes Grades primary (P) to five (5). The school has approximately 31.75 full-time equivalent teaching positions and a projected enrollment of 434 students for the 2025-2026 school year.

The Vice Principal will assist the Principal by providing instructional leadership, ensuring the implementation of the Public Schools Program and curriculum to maximize student learning. The role also includes overseeing the orderly operation of the school in the absence of the principal and performing duties as assigned by the principal.

Qualifications and Abilities:

• A Master’s of Education Degree in instructional/educational leadership or equivalent is preferred.
• Successful instructional leadership at the elementary school level is preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years exemplary teaching experience in a public school.
• Ability to provide instructional leadership.
• Effective communication skills with staff, students, parents, community, and outside agencies.
• Proficiency in current communication technologies.
• Positive contribution to an administrative team.
• Ability to support staff and educational partners in decision-making through energetic and collaborative leadership.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, orderly, positive, and effective teaching and learning environment.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Principal in creating a positive, safe, respectful learning and working environment.
• Help establish a school-wide vision of high standards and academic success.
• Provide leadership, foster leadership in others, and manage people, data, and processes.
• Complete required documents as requested by the Centre and/or the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.
• Assist in identifying staffing needs and participate in staff selection.
• Support efforts to ensure full and regular attendance of students.
• Supervise school-based staff, including attendance management, performance evaluations, and personnel matters.
• Promote professional growth through planning and feedback.
• Ensure proper evaluation techniques for students and staff.
• Monitor organizational systems such as student and teacher records, attendance, purchasing, budgets, and timetables.
• Assist in hiring replacement staff when necessary.
• Ensure the safety and security of the school.
• Maintain financial records and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.