Temporary Vice-Principal at Melville Comprehensive School

Applytoeducation; Yorkton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Good Spirit School Division invites applications for a Temporary Vice-Principal at Melville Comprehensive School in Melville, Saskatchewan. The successful candidate will support the Principal in fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-achieving learning environment.

Location: Melville, SK. Start date: November 2, 2026. Contract: Temporary 1.0 FTE. Salary is in accordance with STF Provincial Collective Agreement. Criminal record and vulnerable sector checks required.

Qualifications

• Must hold or be eligible for a Saskatchewan Professional A Teaching Certificate.
• Previous successful school administration experience considered an asset.
• Ability to work cooperatively with a strong school leadership team when setting direction, creating a learning organization, developing people, and leading the instructional program.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with high emotional intelligence and growth mindset.

Responsibilities

• Set direction and create a learning organization with the leadership team.
• Lead the instructional program and support staff development.
• Engage and involve diverse stakeholder groups in the life of the school.
• Foster safe, inclusive school culture and community partnerships.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Emotional intelligence

Collaboration

Growth mindset

Education

Saskatchewan Teaching Certificate

Job description

The Good Spirit School Divisioninvites applications for a Temporary Vice- Principal at Melville Comprehensive School

GSSD is seeking a dynamic Vice Principal who will work collaboratively with and support the Principal in fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-achieving learning environment.

Location:

Melville, Saskatchewan

Start Date:

November 2, 2026 to June 29, 2027.

Contract Details:

Temporary- 1.0 FTE

Salary Details:

In accordance with STF Provincial Collective Agreement.

Contact Details:

Mick Parmar, Superintendent of School Operations

[phone]

The successful applicant will have the following knowledge, skills, abilities and educational background:

• Must hold or be eligible for a Saskatchewan Professional A Teaching Certificate
• Previous successful school administration experience considered anasset.
• Ability to work co-operatively with a strong school leadership team when:
• Setting Direction
• Creating a Learning Organization
• Developing People
• Leading the Instructional Program
• A Reflective Practitioner
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• A high degree of emotional intelligence combined with a growthmindset.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and involve a variety of stakeholder groups in the life of aschool.
• Excellent leadership capacity with the ability to deliver measurable outcomes aligned with GSSD Strategic Plan
• Commitment to the Indigenous culture and ancestry
• An innovative approach to education

The successful applicant will demonstrate strong knowledge in areas such as:

• Saskatchewan curriculum, assessment, and graduation requirements
• Student support systems, intervention planning, and inclusive practices
• Collaborative Response Models and differentiated instruction
• Staff support, supervision, and instructional coaching
• Trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices
• School improvement planning and evidence-based leadership

The successful applicant should possess highly developed skills in:

• Building trusting relationships with students, families, Elders, and staff
• Supporting instructional leadership and collaborative team processes
  
• Coaching staff and providing constructive feedback
  
• Communication — verbal, written, and interpersonal
  
• Conflict resolution and restorative approaches
  
• Data analysis related to attendance, achievement, and engagement
  
• Supporting school-wide initiatives, wellness, and student belonging

An effective candidate should demonstrate the ability to:

• Support a safe, inclusive, and identity-affirming school culture
  
• Lead with humility, compassion, and consistency
  
• Foster student voice, engagement, and positive relationships
  
• Recognize and respond to barriers impacting Indigenous students and families
  
• Support staff wellness while maintaining high expectations
  
• Collaborate with community agencies, First Nations partners, and support services

Additional qualities often essential for success include:

• High emotional intelligence
• Reflective practice and willingness to learn
• Cultural humility and openness to growth
• Visibility throughout the school community
• Integrity and professionalism
• Resilience, adaptability, and a collaborative mindset

A strong candidate understands that leadership is about supporting the conditions where students, staff, families, and communities can thrive together.

Applicants not currently working for GSSD will be required to submit a recent (within the last six months) criminal record and vulnerable sector check acceptable to the Board of Education prior to offer of employment.

The Good Spirit School Division strives to provide safe, caring, and welcoming schools for children. Our primary objective is to foster a respectful learning environment to achieve student success and well-being in each of our 27 public schools throughout East-Central Saskatchewan. Our values of belonging, responsibility, learning, diversity and perseverance ensure"Students ComeFirst" and"Learning Without Limits...Achievement For All."

We thank all applicants for their interest in working for the Good Spirit School Division, however, only those who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that GSSD may contact informal references not listed in your application package. We encourage all applicants to check our website regularly for ongoing vacancies that may be of interest to you.