Assistant Head of School

Assistant Head of School

Permanent FullTime

Starting date: August 16 2025

Join Our Leadership Team as Assistant Head of School

At Mulgrave School the International School of Vancouver we are committed to nurturing confident capable and compassionate learners. As an IB Continuum World School we believe in fostering a dynamic and innovative learning environment that prepares students for the future. To support this vision we are seeking an exceptional educational leader to join our team as Assistant Head of School.

About the Role

The Assistant Head of School is a key member of the school leadership team working across divisions to support faculty staff and students. This position requires a strategic thinker who can align resourcing priorities and goals while ensuring seamless integration of the schools mission vision and guiding statements.

This role supports a variety of Strand Leaders Programme Heads and Divisional Leadership Teams ensuring clarity in skill development data analysis communication strategies and team collaboration. The AHoS will also work closely with both curricular and cocurricular senior leaders and directors contributing to the schools ongoing growth and innovation.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Educational Leadership: Actively evaluate and enhance the impact of learning and teaching across the school.
• Visibility & Engagement: Be present at school events fostering strong relationships with students staff and the broader community.
• Strategic Oversight: Lead and manage key operational functions including:
  • Running the weekly calendar review ensuring alignment of events and resources.
  • Developing and maintaining the annual school calendar ensuring Ministry compliance and alignment with other school systems.
  • Assessing and maintaining the master bell schedule balancing student wellbeing facilities and resources.
  • Leading whole school stakeholder questionnaires and associated reporting.
  • Overseeing BC Ministry of Education inspections and evaluations.
• Policy & Governance: Maintain and update the Student and Family Handbook school policies and risk and safety protocols.
• School Culture & Events: Plan and lead whole school assemblies collaborating with divisional leaders events and performing arts teams.
• Crisis & Risk Management: Serve as Incident Commander for all critical incidents and play an active role in training and emergency preparedness.
• Student Life & International Programs: Oversee international trips and exchanges ensuring alignment with internationalmindedness language development outdoor education athletics the arts and service learning.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Work with various Board Committees including Risk and Safety Buildings and Lands and Nominations.
• Campus Operations: Oversee parking security campus access and uniform management collaborating with Facilities and Risk Management teams.
• Teaching & Coaching: Maintain a small teaching and/or coaching commitment and serve as an advisor in the Middle or Senior School.
• Professional Development: Partner with the Head of School and Deputy Head of School to design and implement faculty training professional development days and staff meetings.
• Advancement & Admissions: Support the Development team in donor cultivation student recruitment and retention strategies.

Who You Are

• An experienced and visionary educational leader with a passion for student empowerment and learner confidence.
• A minimum of 5 years experience in leadership positions.
• A collaborative team player with the ability to inspire mentor and build strong relationships with faculty staff students and families.
• A strategic thinker who can balance bigpicture visioning with daytoday operational excellence.
• A proactive problemsolver who can navigate complex challenges with creativity and adaptability.
• A strong communicator with the ability to articulate school priorities engage stakeholders and lead meaningful change.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a highly respected independent IB school with a reputation for innovation and excellence.
• Work with a dynamic missiondriven leadership team committed to educational best practices.
• Lead transformational initiatives that will shape the future of student learning leadership and engagement.
• Enjoy a collaborative and supportive environment where your ideas expertise and leadership make a meaningful impact.
  
  Commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion:
  
  Mulgrave is dedicated to creating the best possible learning environment for our diverse multicultural student body. We actively encourage applications from individuals who have been traditionally underrepresented in independent and international school faculties including BIPoC 2SLGBTQ individuals and people with disabilities. We welcome applicants to reach out for accommodations during the application or interview process. For more information about our commitment to diversity equity inclusion and justice or for assistance please contact.
  

Compensation & Benefits

We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and professional growth. Our offerings include extended health coverage with dental and vision benefits an annual 8 RRSP contribution (no matching required) and financial support for continuing education to foster your professional development. Youll also have access to both short and longterm disability insurance as well as mental wellness resources including Employee Assistance Programs (EAP). Stay active and healthy with access to our fitness center personal trainer and group classes. We also encourage team building through numerous social events held throughout the year. Additionally enjoy chair massages and other exclusive perks along with paid leave for sick days a personal day and a volunteer day.

The current salary range for this position is $145000 to $165000 based on years of experience. The final salary offer will be determined based on the candidates qualifications and relevant experience in accordance with BC labour laws and company policies.

If you are an inspiring educational leader eager to make a lasting difference we invite you to apply for the role of Assistant Head of School.

How to Apply: Resumes and cover letters should be submitted through Mulgrave Careers by April 14 2025. There is no public transportation to the School. Applicants must provide their own transportation.

Join us in shaping a future where every student thrives with confidence!

This posting will remain open until the position is filled. We appreciate the interest of all applicants and encourage qualified applicants to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed as they arrive.

Please note: There is no public transportation to the School. Applicants must provide their own transportation.