Vice Principal Pool: Catholic Elementary School

London District Catholic School Board; London; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

London District Catholic School Board is seeking qualified Catholic elementary school educators to join our Vice Principal pool. We have 44 elementary schools and 9 secondary schools, with a strong growth trajectory and impactful leadership opportunities across the district.

The role favors candidates with 5+ years of in-person elementary teaching, proven school or system leadership, and the Ontario Principal’s Certificate progress or completion. Deadline: Oct 2 at 4:00 pm.

Qualifications

• Ontario Principal’s Certificate Part 1 (or in progress) or Part 2 completed or in progress.
• Part 1 - Religious Education or Equivalent (required). Specialist (preferred).
• Part 1 - Special Education (required) or Special Education for Administrators AQ (preferred).
• Internal candidates must have completed Leadership Series or be enrolled; Leadership Journey expectations explained.

Skills

Leadership

In-person teaching

Religious Education

Education

Ontario School Principal’s Certificate – Part 1

Ontario School Principal’s Certificate – Part 2

Religious Education (Part 1)

Special Education for Administrators AQ

Job description

Vice Principal Pool: Catholic Elementary School

We are seeking qualified Catholic elementary school educators to join our Vice Principal pool. We are the fastest growing school board in the province and one of the largest employers in the region, with nearly 5,000 staff working together to educate approximately 28,500 students. We currently have 44 elementary schools and 9 secondary schools, with several new schools pending.

Qualifications

• Ontario School Principal's Certificate – Part 1 completed (preferred) or in progress as of the start date of an appointment and Part 2 completed, in progress or a commitment to take it. The Board may consider exceptional candidates who have the requisite requirements met to commence PQP part 1 upon appointment to the pool.
• Part 1 - Religious Education or Equivalent (required). Specialist (preferred).
• Part 1 - Special Education (required) or Special Education for Administrators AQ (preferred).
• Internal candidates must have completed our Leadership Series program or be currently enrolled. The LDCSB has revised the expectations for our Catholic Leadership Journey through our Leadership Series programs to ensure our leaders fully understand the level of expectation and accountability required to be a successful leader in our board.

Experience

• A minimum of five (5) years of recent in-person teaching experience in the elementary panel is required .
• Demonstrated leadership experience at a school and/or system level.

Application Process - Deadline: October 2 at 4:00 pm

In accordance with Board Policy (G 2.4), Selection and Appointment of Principals and Vice Principals, applicants who meet the above qualifications are required to provide a complete application to be considered. A complete application package must include:

• Cover letter and current resume
• Completed self assessment tool (Self-Assessment Tool)
• Commitment to Catholic Education for Aspiring Leaders form (Commitment to Catholic Education)
• External candidates must provide a copy of their Roman Catholic Baptismal Certificate
• Applicants are to provide the names and contact information of two professional references, one being the applicant's immediate supervisor.

Late ( received after 4:00 p.m. on October 2 ) and/or incomplete applications will not be considered.

The Board reserves the right to interview only those deemed ready for promotion.

Salary and Terms

In accordance with the current Terms and Conditions for Principals and Vice Principals, the starting salary for vice-principals effective September 1, 2026, is $131,269.

Accommodation

The LDCSB is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment of qualified staff who reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of our students and school communities. All hiring decisions will be fair, consistent, transparent, and made in accordance with applicable laws, including the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring decisions must respect the denominational rights of the school board. If you require accommodation to enable your participation in the interview and selection process, we will work with you to meet your needs. Please advise the Board when contacted for an interview that accommodations will be required.

Successful external candidates will be required to provide an original Police Record Check-Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) as a condition of employment at the time of the appointment. Please note that the VSC must be dated within 6 months of the date of acceptance of employment

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.