SRCE-25-101, SAJS, Gr. 5/6 Int. French Lang Arts, Int Imm. Math, Gr. 5 Core Fr. Term Teacher

Government of Nova Scotia; Antigonish; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Nova Scotia is seeking qualified teachers for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year as part of the Strait Regional Centre for Education. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong classroom management skills, proficiency in French, and the ability to implement inclusive and technology-enhanced teaching strategies. Interested applicants must have relevant teaching credentials and are encouraged to apply before the deadline.

Qualifications

• Valid teacher certification required.
• Experience in subject area teaching preferred.
• Proficiency in French is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage classrooms effectively and ensure student learning.
• Apply technologies to enhance instruction.
• Implement inclusive teaching and assessment strategies.

Skills

Classroom management

Student management

Technology application

Inclusive teaching strategies

Interdisciplinary planning

French language proficiency

Teaching in immersion setting

Education

Valid teacher certification for Nova Scotia

Methodology courses in subject areas

Job description

During this round of postings, permanent contract teachers, teachers with Recall Status, and external applicants may apply to vacancies they are qualified for. Permanent contract teachers must use their Internal profile to have seniority recognized. Internal applicants who apply for more than one position should rank their applications in order of preference.

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 SRCE, with the support of approximately 1,050 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 2024-2025, the SRCE operates 20 schools with approximately 5,981 students; and about 375 children attend pre-primary programs at 14 school locations. Located in northeastern Nova Scotia, the SRCE’s jurisdiction encompasses the counties of Antigonish, Guysborough, Inverness, and Richmond, covering approximately 11,000 square kilometers with a population of 53,742 (Census 2021).

Deadline for Applications: 06/11/2025, at 11:59 pm.

Effective Dates: 08/01/2025 to 07/31/2026.

Teachers hired or recalled into new positions will be required to participate in a New Teacher training if they have not already completed it.

Essential Qualifications:

• Valid teacher certification for the Province of Nova Scotia;
• Methodology courses, experience, or practicum teaching in the subject area(s) at the appropriate level for the competition;
• Excellent classroom and student management skills;
• Knowledge and experience in applying technologies to enhance instruction and learning;
• Knowledge and/or experience in implementing inclusive teaching and assessment strategies;
• Knowledge of interdisciplinary planning;
• High proficiency in the French language;
• Experience teaching in an immersion setting.

Your application must include at least three (3) work-related references, one of which must be your most recent supervisor. All shortlisted candidates 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), clear Criminal Record Check - Vulnerable Sector and Child Abuse Registry prior to employment.

The SRCE appreciates your interest in employment. Please note that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates can check the status of their application in SuccessFactors under "My Applications."