Vice Principalship Opportunities

VICE PRINCIPALSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The New Westminster School District is seeking dynamic leaders with proven records of exemplary teaching and leadership for consideration for upcoming vacancies. Short-listed candidates will be interviewed for the District Eligible Administrator Pool (the Pool). Successful candidates selected for the Pool will be assigned to specific schools depending upon available vacancies and the suitability of the candidates.

Positions in the Pool are available at the following levels :

Elementary

Middle

Secondary

Serving the community of New Westminster the New Westminster School District provides high quality educational programs to over 8000 students in a variety of learning environments. Located in the geographic centre of Metro Vancouver New Westminster is a compact and growing urban centre with all the benefits of both city and small town life ready access to a rich array of recreational and cultural pursuits high quality public services and the neighborly feel of a small community. Commitment to the success of its students and its staff makes New Westminster School District a great place to learn and to work.

Working Conditions and Supports

All Vice Principals in schools of 200 or greater students will have no less that 0.6 FTE administration time. Our district is developing in partnership with the BC Principals and Vice Principals Association a formal supported mentorship program intended to provide ongoing research supported professional learning alongside the support of an experienced and effective Vice Principal.

Our District believes that Principals and Vice Principals are integral members of the DLT (District Leadership Team). The individual voices of administrators and that of the local P and VP association are critical to the creation of school cultures that hold children at the center of all decision-making and the deepening of a system culture that provides timely and effective support to the staff who serve them.

DOCUMENTED QUALIFICATIONS MUST INCLUDE :

The successful applicant will meet the eligibility requirements of the B.C. School Act and will have :

• Ministry of Education Teacher Regulation Branch certification;
• Demonstrated excellence as a teacher and educational leader;
• A masters degree from a recognized university.

CANDIDATES MUST DEMONSTRATE LEADERSHIP IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS :

THE PROCESS :

Educators who are interested in these Vice Principalship opportunities are invited to submit an application package which should include the following :

Identify one specific example of outstanding leadership and how that actionimpacted student learning;

COMPENSATION : As per the BCPSEA Regional Salary Model for Vice Principals - Minimum $134708 / Maximum $149960.

APPLICATION PROCESS : To apply for this position click on the APPLY ONLINE button on this page. Please include the required documents as noted above.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS : 4 : 00pm Monday December 15 2025

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found however applications received prior to competition close will be assured of full consideration. New Westminster Schools values the time you have taken to submit your application; however only those applicants selected to move forward will be contacted. To all others thank you for your interest.

The New Westminster School District recognizes and acknowledges the Qayqayt First Nation as well as all Coast Salish peoples on whose traditional and unceded territories we live we learn we play and we do our work.

New Westminster Schools welcomes and encourages applications from women visible minorities indigenous persons persons with disabilities persons of any sexual orientation any gender identity or gender expression. If you require an accommodation through our hiring process please include your request in the application email to

New Westminster School District (#40) is an equal opportunity employer. Successful completion of a Criminal Record Search is District Requirement.

Key Skills

Change Management,Financial Services,Growing Experience,Managed Care,Management Experience,Analysis Skills,Senior Leadership,Performance Management,Process Management,Leadership Experience,negotiation,Analytics

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1