INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING #25/26 - 68
Principal/Vice Principal Pool
All Schools
The Northwest Catholic District School Board encompasses a large geographical area including the communities of Fort Frances, Stratton, Dryden, Sioux Lookout and Atikokan. The Board is committed to providing outstanding educational opportunities within a faith based, innovative learning environment. The Board is seeking dynamic Catholic leaders that are committed to supporting student achievement through their leadership. Their role is of vital importance in providing leadership in the school, school community and system as a whole.
Under the direct supervision of the Superintendent of Education, the major responsibilities of this position are to oversee the school in accordance with the requirements set out in the Education Act including:
· Educational leadership, fiscal responsibility, planning, legislative compliance, personnel management, communication and community relations, register pupils and collect student information.
· Giving assiduous attention to the health and comfort of the pupils, to the cleanliness, temperature and ventilation of the school, to the care of all teaching materials and other school property and to the condition and appearance of the school buildings and grounds.
· Developing school action plans and plans for student achievement, working collaboratively with students, teachers and other school based staff members, system resource personnel, parents, the school council, community members, fellow administrators and system administrators.
Required Qualifications:
· Certificate of Registration with the Ontario College of Teachers (in good standing).
· Specialist Certification in Religious Education or the commitment to obtain.
· Principal Qualifications Part 1 and 2 or with the commitment to complete in two (2) years.
· Actively practicing Roman Catholic.
· Minimum of five (5) years’ successful teaching experience.
· Proven experience in managing and leading successful organizational change initiatives at the school or Board level.
· The ability to build a cohesive Catholic school community in partnership with staff, students and parents is required.
What can we offer you?
· Comprehensive and generous benefit package, including the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan.
· Salary range (effective September 1, 2025):
o Vice Principal - $129,649 to $140,482
o Principal - $144,696 to $158,024
Applicants who wish to be considered for this position must submit:
· A covering letter noting desired school and fully detailed resume outlining qualifications and experience.
· A current written pastoral reference and three (3) current professional references, one (1) of which must be from your current supervisor.
· Written authorization to contact references must be included in the application, in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
· A one (1) page statement of the candidate’s personal philosophy of Catholic Education.
Notes:
1. Selected candidates will be invited into our leadership pool, where they may be considered for future vice principal and principal vacancies across our schools.
2. This leadership pool will remain open for consideration for all qualified applicants.
3. Interested applicants must submit the above through the Apply to Education platform using job code 4017753 or via email to Natalie Katona, Human Resource Administrator at: hrdepartment@tncdsb.on.ca
4. Although we thank all applicants, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Kathy Bryck Board Chair Jackie Robinson Director of Education
Accommodations for persons with disabilities are available during the recruitment and selection process. Applicants need to make their required accommodations known in advance by contacting the Human Resources Department at (807) 274-2931 ext. 1236.
This position is for an existing vacancy ☐ This posting is for a newly created position ☒
