Vice-Principal, South Island Distance Education School

Saanich School District; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 138,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

The Saanich School District is seeking a Vice-Principal for the South Island Distance Education School, effective November 1, 2025. This leadership role requires a Master's Degree and a valid BC teaching certificate, along with a strong background in instructional leadership and experience with diverse learners. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Qualifications

• Eligible for membership within the BC Teacher Regulation Branch.
• Extensive background in instructional leadership.
• Experience working with diverse learners including Indigenous students.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Principal in the organization and development of educational programs.
• Manage data and work on the School Plan.
• Shared management responsibilities within the school.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Organizational skills

Management skills

Understanding of Indigenous learning

Education

Master's Degree in curriculum, administration, leadership, counselling, online learning or related field

Job description

LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Vice-Principal, South Island Distance Education School (SIDES) (Gr K-12)

Located on the beautiful Saanich Peninsula near Victoria, the Saanich School District serves approximately 7,500 students in eight elementary, three middle and three secondary schools, as well as two Individual Learning Centres (ILC), the South Island Distance Education School (SIDES) and the Children's Development Centre (CDC). The District employs 650 teachers, 38 principals and vice-principals, 500 unionized support staff, 21 exempt management staff and manages a $100 million operating budget.

The South Island Distance Education School's two campuses (Royal Oak and Beaver Lake) are located in the beautiful municipality of Saanich on the south end of the Saanich Peninsula. It is a recognized Provincial Online Learning School (POLS). SIDES is a student-centered learning community providing high quality, flexible, full-service K–12 online learning to 3,000+ students (approximately 1,200 FTE) with diverse backgrounds and learning needs throughout BC and Canada. The Principal directs a staff of approximately 60 teachers, counselors and support staff.

The Saanich School District invites applications from qualified candidates for Vice Principal, with initial assignment to SIDES, effective November 1, 2025. This is a continuing position.

Qualifications And Attributes

Outstanding leaders who wish to be considered must be eligible for membership within the BC Teacher Regulation Branch by holding a valid BC teaching certificate and have completed a Master's Degree with an emphasis in curriculum, administration, leadership, counselling, online learning or related field.

Applicants must also demonstrate an extensive background in instructional leadership and working with diverse learners including Indigenous students and their families.

Skills and Qualities

• A proven record of positive working relationships with students, parents, employee groups and the broader community;
• Demonstrated understanding and respect for Indigenous learning and learners as well as knowledge of the WSÁNEĆ First Nations;
• Highly effective and respectful interpersonal, communication and conflict resolution skills;
• Demonstrated understanding, support and leadership implementing the Ministry of Education and Child Care Digital Literacy Framework priorities;
• Experienced or demonstrated interest in developing and leading online education programs;
• Leadership promoting curriculum and current teaching pedagogy including the use of appropriate educational technology;
• Creation of innovative practices within an inquiry-based teaching and learning environment;
• Strong organizational and management skills;
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with leading initiatives in support of students with complex learning needs;
• Demonstrated excellence as a teacher and as an instructional leader at the school and district level;
• Thorough understanding of effective assessment and evaluation practices.
  
  

Areas of Responsibility

• Assisting the Principal in organization and development of the educational program in support of student achievement, including managing data and working on the School Plan;
• Assisting the Principal in the vision, leadership, and development of exceptional educational school programs;
• Shared management responsibilities within the school including some evening responsibilities.
  
  

The Saanich School District offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. The salary range for this position is $138,313 to $145,721.

How to Apply

Interested applicants are invited to submit an application which includes:

• A current resume,
• Names and contact information of at least three references who may be contacted and who are familiar with your professional performance, and
• Any other applicable supporting documents.
  
  

Please submit this application to Robyn Reid, Director of Human Resources, at

The deadline for applications is Mon June 2, 2025 @ 9:00 am PDT

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