Head of Grade 8 + Teacher, Senior School

Head of Grade 8 Teacher Senior School

2026/27

Continuing Role

Crofton House School offers a girl-centred learning environment for students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12. Here students are motivated to strive for their best selves embracing academic challenge and diverse experiences guided by staff who know them and believe in them.

Crofton House School fosters a strong sense of community among educators staff students and families. Here everyone can contribute to the strength of our school including you.

We offer extensive professional development opportunities competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. Our 10-acre campus provides modern facilities as well as beautiful outdoor spaces and a daily connection to nature.

Collectively there are five individuals identified as Head of Grade (HoG). In collaboration with the Assistant Directors each Head of Grade develops and refines the scope and sequence of the Ivy Compass program (north quadrant) for all grades. Within a grade the Head of Grade supports and provides direction to grade-specific advisors to ensure a relatively consistent learning experience in advisory while monitoring the general tone and well-being of the students in the grade as a whole. The Head of Grade is seen as a go-to person for the interests and needs of the grade and someone who will support students and families within low-level interventions. They are also best placed to direct students to the more specific support networks within the school. These individuals will be seen as leaders in the Senior School and in that capacity demonstrate a willingness to step up when leadership is required.

Heads of Grade are the knowledge center for the needs and interests of a specific grade and remain at the same grade level as the grade cohort moves ahead in order to evaluate and continue to develop a grade-specific this manner Heads of Grade are able to provide guidance through their experience and knowledge to Advisors as they move into a new grade each year.

Heads of Grade timetables include the equivalent of 2 teaching sections 0.4FTE for this role. They are also supported with professional development opportunities specific to developing their knowledge and skills in this area. During this time Heads of Grade are available to the group to plan and coordinate learning meet with students and to support each other in being successful in this role. HoGs will be responsible for carrying out co-curricular responsibilities in addition to this role.

The successful candidate will have 0.6FTE teaching responsibilities; ideally in the area of ICT and/or Chem.

The Individual

As Head of Grade you are an experienced knowledgeable and qualified teacher who has a passion for a specific age and stage of female development. You understand girls and the personal challenges they face as they navigate their curricular co-curricular and personal life. You seek professional development related to pastoral care student support and leadership. Working collaboratively with other teachers who are in the Head of Grade role you contribute to the development of a robust and thoughtful Advisory program. You are a mentor to the Advisors in a specific grade building their capacity to be effective and consistent in delivering the Advisory program. Teachers and students will find you to be approachable available knowledgeable genuine and supportive. You are energized by what you do. You demonstrate an understanding of the importance of parents as partners in their daughters education and are proactive in either contacting parents or supporting the Advisors in your grade to maintain timely and effective communication with parents.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

Pastoral Leadership:

• Work in partnership with colleagues counsellors administration and parents in fulfilling the schools strategic plan

• Work collaboratively with all Heads of Grade and administration to continually build and enhance the Senior School advisory program

• Leading the team of advisors in their grade meeting with them regularly and supporting and mentoring them in their role

• Overseeing the pastoral care of students in their grade. This includes analysing trends through the online information system and contributing as required to the annual report on welfare and wellbeing

• Overseeing grade attendance and punctuality academic progress and low-level discipline matters working closely with advisors to address any emerging concerns through appropriate interventions

• Being accessible to all students and providing support to individual students with academics and with behavioural family or social challenges as appropriate

• Being accessible to parents by telephone email or appointments as appropriate

• Gathering information on students where relevant subject to confidentiality to ensure that information pertinent to their welfare and necessary to the schools relationship with families is known to the members of staff who need to know

• Leading individual meetings with both parents and students as needed and in partnership with the advisor or other appropriate member of the pastoral team

• Contributing to the team-based approach to pastoral care by working closely and meeting regularly with Advisors Pastoral Care Coordinator Assistant Director Learning Strategist and Personal Counsellors to support the needs of students in their grade

• Work in collaboration with the Director and Assistant Directors on grade-wide issues such as discipline attendance engagement and attend regular meetings

• Keeping appropriate records of all meetings with parents students and staff through actively utilising and supporting the use of CPOMS

• Developing support strategies for individuals upon return from disciplinary infractions.

• Practising and modeling the Restorative Justice philosophy in pastoral care and programming

• Supporting students who join out-of-year admissions or who need late entry support working closely with Admissions (in collaboration with New Teacher Student Liaison).

• Monitoring reviewing and editing reports (Jan & June) including Advisors Comments and Students Self Reflections for their grade

• Providing course selection support to ensure all students have appropriate courses for the upcoming year

• Lead and facilitate the HoG Presentation at Curriculum Night Parent Course Selection & Planning Evening and an additional presentation for parents given the trends and patterns within the grade (approximately 3)

• Leading in the relevant section of the TPGP process for their respective advisors through mentorship and coaching

• Modelling fostering and facilitating professional development within the team of Advisors

• Leading grade-wide assemblies

• Coordinating student value recognition/awards as relevant for their grade

Advisory Programme:

• Leading the development and evaluation of the grade specific advisory programme scope and sequence in collaboration with the Coordinators (Pastoral Care Ivy and Learning Strategies)

• Working with the Coordinator Student Well-being & SEL to develop and lead grade specific parent information sessions on a regular basis

• Participating and supporting the IVY programming in Outdoor Education Excursions for their grade

• Organize prepare chair and document meetings of your grade advisor team

• Provide mentorship training and support to your grade level advisors

• Seeking student feedback on advisory programming and developing opportunities for student leadership within advisory planning and delivery

• Overseeing and ensuring consistent quality in the delivery of the advisory program

• Be responsible for the day to day oversight of your respective grade level including responsibilities such as start of year retreat/grade wide bonding event grade assemblies social events the grade OE trip service leadership and other program opportunities

• Ensuring that advisory team members are supported and informed while ensuring any team feedback is gathered and communicated to the Asst Director

• Hold the file on the advisory program for your grade and provide the grade-specific advisors with the materials and direction they need to deliver an grade-specific advisory programing that is consistent effective timely and age-appropriate

• Demonstrate a commitment for this work through constant reflection and improvement

• Have a working knowledge of IT software which depending on grade includes Naviance and CPOMS Google Suite for Education (training can be provided as required)

• Other duties assigned as required

Teaching Responsibilities:

• Bring a student-centred inquiry-based and collaborative approach to the delivery of the B.C. curriculum

• Work collaboratively with teachers in the Senior School to plan develop and implement an extraordinary learning experience for each individual student

• Build relationships with teachers and staff across the school community

• Be an active and positive participant in the co-curricular program

• Fully engage in the CHS Teacher Professional Growth Plan

Qualifications:

• Essential: B.C. Ministry of Education Certificate or Independent School Certification qualification criteria

• Relevant university qualifications preferably at the graduate level (e.g. Bachelor of Education plus Bachelor of Science (Chem) or Bachelor of Computer Science or equivalent)

• A comprehensive understanding of current educational practices outlined in the BC Ministry of Education documents

• Teaching experience with the relevant grade

• Current understanding of female adolescent development

• Knowledge of executive function / self-regulation skills an asset

• Experience developing curricular scope and sequence an asset

• Experience leading a school-based initiative or co-curricular program

• Excellent interpersonal organizational communication problem-solving negotiation and mediation skills

• Experience in a middle leadership position (preferred)

• Experience with CPOMS (training will be provided)

• Experience with restorative practices (training will be provided)

• An understanding of the need for confidentiality when supporting students / families with personal challenges

• A demonstrated commitment toward continued professional development and growth

• Energy commitment and a readiness to participate in the diverse life of the school community

Employment and Application Details:

Classes begin in September 2026 following teacher orientation in late August 2026.

Annual Compensation: $69541-$123242 responsibility allowance for Head of Grade.

Please note that applicants must be able to legally work in Canada and hold a validBC Teaching Certificate.

Please include the following with your application:

• A cover letter and current resume that outlines exact dates of employment the organization job title and responsibilities. If you have gaps in your employment history please advise as to why.

• Please clearly identify your educational background and history of professional development related to this position.

Apply online at thank all candidates in advance. We will however contact only those selected for an interview. No phone calls please.

About Crofton House School

Established in 1898 Crofton House has a long history of girl-centred education. Today the School has over 900 students and almost 200 staff members learning working and playing on our 10-acre campus in Vancouver.

Our approach supports the whole girl in her social emotional physical and intellectual development. Here girls can discover and pursue their own paths developing the confidence and capacity to thrive and positively influence the world around them.

Required Experience:

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