SRCE-26-100, SAERC, Vice Principal with Teaching Assignment (TBD)

The Strait Regional Centre for Education is seeking applicationsto an Administrative Teaching vacancy from permanent or probationary contract teachers.

The Strait Regional Centre for Education is entrusted under The Education Act of Nova Scotia to deliver the public school program to approximately 6100 students in 20 schools throughout the counties of Antigonish Guysborough Inverness and Richmond. The Strait Regional Centre for Education with the support of approximately 1166 staff members works diligently to influence its vision of excellence in lifelong learning. Located in the northeastern part of Nova Scotia the Centre for Educations jurisdiction encompasses an area of approximately 11000 square kilometers with a population of 53742.

Screening and appointment will be made according to the Hiring Policy and the applicable Collective Agreement(s).

Deadline for applications:01/18/2026 at 11:59 pm

Effective dates: 02/02/2026 to 07/31/2026

Vice Principal

Role:

To provide leadership and to assist the principal in ensuring that the Public Schools Program and curriculum are implemented to maximize student learning. The vice-principal is also responsible for the orderly operation of the school in the absence of the principal and any duties assigned by the principal.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• To assist the principal in taking all reasonable steps to secure full and regular attendance at school of the students enrolled in accordance with policies established by the SRCE;
• To assist in the completion of required documents as requested by theSRCE and/or the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development;
• To assist in the identification of staffing needs for the school and to assist in the selection of staff;
• To assist in maintenance of financial records;
• To ensure that appropriate evaluation techniques are used for both students and staff;
• To assist in the maintenance of a system to handle organizational tasks such as student records teacher records attendance purchasing budgets and timetables;
• To assist in the hiring of substitute teachers as necessary;
• To ensure the security of the school building;
• 50% teaching assignment to be determined;
• To perform other such tasks as are assigned from time to time by the principal of the school.

Qualifications:

• Master of Education or currently enrolled;
• Minimum of three (3) years successful teaching experience in a public school;
• The ability to communicate effectively with staff students parents community and outside agencies to better meet the needs of students in the school and to use appropriate communication modes including current technologies;
• Ability to be a positive contributor to an administrative team and to assist the school staff to achieve the goals and objectives as well as to follow the policies and procedures of the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development and the Strait Regional Centre for Education;
• Ability and commitment to support staff and educational partners in decision-making by demonstrating an energetic and collaborative leadership style;
• Ability to assist the principal in creating and maintaining a safe orderly positive and effective teaching and learning environment
• Educational administrative experience. (desirable)

Your application must include at least three (3) work-related references one must be your most recent supervisor. All candidates short listed for an interview will have references checked prior to being interviewed.

All employees of the Strait Regional Centre for Education must provide a current (within the last 3 months) and clear Criminal Record Check-Vulnerable Sector and Child Abuse Registry prior to employment with the Strait Regional Centre for Education.

The Strait Regional Centre for Education appreciates your expression of interest in the posted vacancy. Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. You can check the status of your application on Successfactor under My Applications.