Secondary Vice-Principal Pool

The Niagara Catholic District School Board is establishing a pool of Vice-Principals at the secondary level and invites applications from qualified and unqualified candidates. Unqualified candidates are welcome to apply; however they must have the qualifications prior to placement.

In accordance with the Catholic Leadership: Principal and Vice-Principal Selection Policy and Administrative Guidelines, we will seek the following Skill Set and Profile for Niagara Catholic Secondary Principals and Vice-Principals.

• Commitment and dedication to the mission and vision of Catholic education
• Willingness to accept responsibility from the Catholic community and to exercise Catholic leadership within this community
• Personal faith commitment
• Involvement within their community and/or parish
• Catholic vision
• Catholic leadership
• Knowledge
• Competence
• Personal qualities
• Educational skill
• Management skill
• Relationship-building

In compliance with the Administrative Guidelines of the Catholic Leadership: Principal and Vice-Principal Selection Policy, the following are the qualifications required at the time of placement:

QUALIFICATIONS

The following qualifications are required prior to assuming the placement:

• Religious Education Qualifications:
  • Part II of the OECTA/OCSTA Religion Course

OR

• Four (4) full graduate courses in Theology/Christian Education toward a degree or diploma in Theology from a Catholic University

OR

• Part I of the OECTA/OCSTA Religion course and two (2) graduate courses in Theology/Christian Education toward a degree or diploma in Theology from a Catholic University

• Ontario School Principals Qualifications Part I and Part II as per Ontario Regulation 184/97 under the Ontario College of Teachers' Act
• Part I of the Special Education Course

Vice-Principal Candidates are required to have:

• A minimum of five (5) years successful teaching and/or acceptable related experience in at least two (2) different divisions (Primary, Junior, Intermediate, or Senior)
• A positive recommendation from the candidate's Principal and/or an appropriate Superintendent of Education
• A participating member of a Catholic community as attested by a parish priest
• Successful participation in the Leadership identification Program or an equivalent leadership program
• A copy of the most recent Performance Appraisal
• A copy of the Annual Growth Plan

Interested applicants will be required to provide:

• A completed Niagara Catholic Application for Administrative Position
• A written pastoral reference (within the current school year)
• A one-page statement of philosophy of Catholic Education which outlines past experiences and examples of personal commitment to Catholicism
• The names, addresses and telephone numbers of five (5) references from the applicant’s current or previous work environment
• A current written professional reference from the applicant’s immediate supervisor or supervisor from the previous year as requested on the application form
• Evidence of preferred qualities/experiences relating to leadership experiences and professional growth initiatives as requested on the application form
• A current copy of the Ontario Certificate of Qualification (OCT)
• A copy of the most recent Performance Appraisal
• A copy of the Annual Growth Plan

Interested applicants are invited to apply through Apply to Education on the available job posting for Principals by submitting your Application for an Administrative Position.

Complete applications are due by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, March 25, 2024 .

At Niagara Catholic, we are an equal opportunity employer that values and celebrates diversity with qualified staff who reflect the communities we serve. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply for teaching and leadership positions.

We thank all candidates for applying, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.