Vice Principal

South Slave Divisional Education Council (SSDEC)

Hay River

On-site

CAD 91,000 - 147,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Northern Allowance
Relocation assistance
Administrative stipend
Benefits package

Job summary

South Slave Divisional Education Council in Hay River is seeking a Vice Principal (1.0 FTE) for the 2026/27 school year at Diamond Jenness Secondary School. The role focuses on administration, literacy, numeracy and social responsibility within South Slave schools.

Start date is August 24, 2026, with a compensation range from $91,000 to $147,000 CAD per year plus benefits, Northern Allowance and relocation support. Submit applications via pmorris@ssdec.org.

Qualifications

  • B.Ed. is required; Northern experience is an asset.
  • Leadership and collaboration in a school setting preferred.

Skills

Educational leadership
Administration
Team collaboration
Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)

Job description

Location

Hay River, Diamond Jenness Secondary School

Divisional Region

The South Slave Divisional Education Council is looking for a positive and committed educator, capable and willing to work collaboratively and embrace the implementation of three key priorities in the South Slave schools and classrooms: literacy, numeracy and social responsibility.

Position

Vice Principal (1.0 FTE) – term for the 2026/27 school year

Specialization

Administration

Start Date

August 24th, 2026 – July 30th, 2027

Compensation & Salary

Salary dependent on qualifications – ranging from $91,000 to $147,000 per year plus a very attractive benefits package including a Northern Allowance of approx. $5,348 and relocation expenses and an administrative stipend.

Additional Information
  • For more information, the NWT Teachers' Association Collective Agreement is online: https://my.hr.gov.nt.ca/resources/terms-employment/nwtta-collective-agreement
  • Further information about teaching the NWT can be found at: https://www.ece.gov.nt.ca/en/services/prospective-teacher-information
Requirements

Applicants must hold a B.Ed. Northern experience in education is an asset. Please submit your application via email to Pat Morris (DJSS principal) at pmorris@ssdec.org

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