1.0 Assistant Principal Positiion (St. John's)

Job Overview Full time TERM position for Assistant Principal at St. Paul’s Junior High, St. John’s, commencing September 8, 2026, until June 25, 2027. Reporting to the Principal, the Assistant Principal will provide leadership in responsive teaching and learning, school development, financial management, performance appraisal, staffing plans, and programing to meet student needs. The role involves student learning responsibility, equity practices, and fostering a safe, inclusive setting. Location: St. Paul’s Junior High, 340 Newfoundland Drive, St. John’s, A1A 3R9. Competition #: 2526-45251-01. End date: June 5, 2026. Training Method: Primary, Elementary, Secondary. Responsibilities - Duties commence September 8, 2026, until June 25, 2027. - Lead for learning in the school community. - Promote student learning and use data to inform decisions. - Develop positive relationships with students, staff, parents, and stakeholders. - Shape a safe and positive learning environment. - Build leadership potential of others through empowerment. - Lead by example and build vision through consensus. - Cultivate a caring, supportive, and safe school community. - Identify operational/educational issues and solve problems. - Contribute to NLSchools plans, policies, and practices. - Supervise, build teams, manage time, analyze, and solve problems. - Manage the school, its facilities, and financial and human resources. - Manage financial requirements including receipts, disbursements, and record keeping. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Extensive knowledge in leading for learning. - Understanding of current pedagogy and outcome-based curriculum. - Experience providing instructional leadership. - Ability to develop trusting relationships. - Ability to shape a safe setting ensuring trust. - Understanding of building leadership potential of others. - Lead by example and build vision by consensus. - Ability to cultivate a caring environment promoting academic and social well-being. - A systems approach to operational issues. - Contribute to NLSchools plans, policies, and practices. - Strong supervisory, team building, time management, analytical, and problem‑solving skills. - Knowledge of financial management for schools. Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor of Education - Master’s degree in a relevant area - NL Teaching Certificate Applicants without the required qualifications may be considered in accordance with Clause 37.01 (d) of the provincial collective agreement. Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2pr2rf