Principal

St. Clement's School; Fox Creek; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional educational institution in Fox Creek, Alberta is seeking a visionary Principal for the school. This role involves fostering a collaborative school vision, supporting teachers in a quality learning environment, and engaging with the community. The ideal candidate should possess a valid Alberta Teaching Certificate and have a Master's Degree or be enrolled in one. Strong leadership experience and outstanding communication skills are essential. Applications must include a cover letter and CV by March 6, 2026.

Qualifications

• Commitment to student achievement and success through curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
• Experience in enhancing staff wellness and team development.
• Knowledge and experience with off-campus programming.

Responsibilities

• Develop a collaborative school vision via the School Advancement Plan.
• Support and cultivate teachers in a quality learning environment.
• Engage with school staff, students, and community for collaboration.

Skills

Collaborative work

Leadership experience

Outstanding communication skills

Knowledge of First Nations, Metis and Inuit cultures

Education

Valid Alberta Teaching Certificate

Master's Degree (or enrolled)

Job description

Northern Gateway Public Schools is inviting applications for an accomplished, visionary leader interested in joining Northern Gateway Public Schools in the following position:

Principal at Fox Creek School

effective the 202 6 – 202 7 school year

Reporting directly to the Superintendent of Schools, principals are members of a team of skilled, committed, talented and progressive educators in an environment of site-based decision making.

The Kindergarten – Grade 12 Fox Creek School is located in the town of Fox Creek, Alberta. This school has a student population of 344. Current staffing at the school includes 1 Assistant Principal position, 18 teaching positions and 13 support staff positions.

The successful candidate will:

• have a valid Alberta Teaching Certificate
• work collegially and collaboratively with the Principal colleagues throughout the school jurisdiction
• work with Central Administration, the school staff, students and the school council to support community engagement that will foster a collaborative school vision via the School Advancement Plan and school culture
• support and cultivate teachers' application of the domains of the NGPS Quality Learning Environment (QLE)
• based on Inclusive Education practices, demonstrate a commitment to student achievement through a focus on curriculum-instruction-assessment and the Teaching Quality Standard
• demonstrate a commitment to student achievement through a focus on literacy and numeracy programming, support and intervention
• be knowledgeable about First Nations, Metis and Inuit cultures, and preferably have worked with First Nations and Metis students, elders and education partners
• demonstrate a commitment to student achievement and success through a focus on the Collaborative Team Meeting (CTM) process
• have successful school-based leadership experience
• work with school staff to enhance staff wellness as well as team development and spirit
• have experience with or extensive knowledge of off-campus programming, including Work Experience, Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) and Inreach
• demonstrate outstanding communication and interpersonal skills and
• have a related Master Degree or enrolled in, with a specified completion date

Applicants will be guided in their administrative role by the nine Competencies identified in the Alberta Education Leadership Quality Standard.

• Fostering Effective Relationships
• Modeling Commitment to Professional Learning
• Embodying Visionary Leadership
• Leading a Learning Community
• Supporting the Application of Foundational Knowledge about First Nations, Metis and Inuit
• Providing Instructional Leadership
• Developing Leadership Capacity
• Managing School Operations and Resources
• Understanding and Responding to the larger Societal Context

Please submit an electronic application, which must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of educational philosophy and names/positions/telephone contact information for three recent professional references, by March 6, 2026, to:

L esle e Jodry

Deputy Superintendent

Email: [e-mail]

Office: 780-778-2800

If shortlisted, applicants must bring to the interview a Release of Results of Vulnerable Sector Check that is current within three (3) months.

We appreciate all applications, but will only contact those who are shortlisted.