Director of Student Leadership

We seek an individual inspired by our mission whosebeliefs align with our core values of integrity inquiry compassion andcourage and who reflects our core competencies to join us as Director ofStudent Leadership. This is afull-time position.

Total compensation for this position is based on theHavergal Faculty Grid plus a $6500 leadership stipend with final placementdetermined by recognized teaching years degrees and Additional Qualifications(AQs). While the current faculty grid ranges from $72185 $103105 forearly-career faculty and $103457 $135699 for those with six or more yearsof experience these levels are subject to increase for the academicyear.

WhyTeach with Us

AtHavergal College we believe that our strength lies in our faculty and staffscollective efforts talents and accomplishments. Together we can make apositive and lasting impact on our students lives.

Weoffer a highly competitive compensation package for teachers including afaculty teaching grid that is well above the major urban school boards;contributions to and participation in the Ontario Teachers Pension Plan and/orGroup RSP; generous holidays that allow employees to recharge; comprehensivehealth and dental benefits; support for professional development includingsupport for graduate work additional qualifications (AQs) faculty-wide andindividual professional development in teaching and learning wellbeing equityand inclusion assessment and experiential education; and teaching on abeautiful 22-acre campus with excellent facilities.

Why Havergal is the Place to Be

Founded in 1894 and located on a beautiful 22-acrecampus in midtown Toronto Canada Havergal College is one of Canadaspre-eminent independent schools for girls from Junior Kindergarten throughGrade 12.
At Havergal College we believe great schools are made up of great people. Witha rich history spanning over 130 years we are committed to offering acontemporary liberal arts education rooted in the Anglican is to prepare young women to make a difference. Through our outstandingacademic and co-curricular programs and a cohesive collegial team of facultyand administrative staff we nurture a culture of capability that fostersself-confidence leadership critical thinking and global-mindedness in our students.

We take pride in attracting and retaining highlyqualified faculty and administrative staff toensure our school remains at the forefront of educational excellence. Join usin this transformative education journey working together to empower youngwomen to make a positive difference in our world.

We arecommitted to building a diverseandinclusive believe that an inclusive environment fosters aculture of mutual respect creativity and innovation collaboration andaccountability. To this end we encourage applications from all qualifiedcandidates with diverse experiences and perspectives including women BIPOC(Black Indigenous and People of Colour) peoples LGBTQ2S and persons withdisabilities to join our thriving team. We seek candidates committed tonurturing a community where integrity compassion inquiry and couragethrive.

The Position:

Reporting to the Head of the Upper School theDirector of Student Leadership leads the development and oversight of the UpperSchool student leadership experience at Havergal addition to theexpectations of the faculty role the Director of Student Leadership supportsthe Prefect team the faculty Prefect mentors as well as the co-curricularclub and competitive club faculty advisors in the Senior School. This rolepartners with Assistant Heads of Upper School (Middle and Senior Divisions) aswell as the Head of the Junior School and the Assistant Head Junior School toholistically implement Havergals leadership attributes in a model thatsupports all students (JK-12) in developing their capacity to lead effectively.

SpecificAccountabilities:

• Supportsthe Head of the Upper School to operationalize Havergals leadership attributesin a mission-aligned way and reflects the Portrait of a Grad.
• Work withthe Assistant Heads of Upper School (Middle and Senior Divisions) the Head ofthe Junior School and the Assistant Head Junior School to ensure theattributes are implemented developmentally from JK-12 and that new students areinducted into leadership development.
• Designand lead leadership workshops including planning and coordinating theleadership retreat for incoming grade 12 student leaders.
• Supportthe development and growth of faculty advisors for formal leaders (ClubAdvisors Competitive Club Advisors Prefect Mentors).
• Lead andmanage the Senior School club programming including the competitive clubprograms.
• Coordinatewith the Assistant Head of Upper School Senior Division (responsible for HouseCaptains and House Advisors) to ensure a collaborative student leadershipexperience.
• Assistwith budget management for the student leadership program.
• Managethe student election process including communications to students and parentsabout the process and its results (including elections for Prefects HouseCaptains House Executive Student Grade Representatives Club Heads CommunityPartnership Heads and Performing Arts Heads).
• Coordinateall club and new club applications faculty supervision and attendance.
• Connectand collaborate with all COSSOT leaders in the network to coordinate schedulesand provide appropriate programming at Havergal and elsewhere. Collaborate withthe Assistant Head of US Senior Division to identify dates and ensure COSSOTprogramming works within the Havergal calendar.
• Lead theSocial Prefects in planning and organizing COSSOT events includingsemi-formals.

Qualifications Knowledge and Experience

• Post-secondary education including OCT ingood standing.
• Exemplary teaching experience in an academicmiddle or secondary school.
• Experience in an independent school is anasset.
• Previous work on developing student leaders.
• Previous leadership experience in aneducational setting.
• An ability and desire to work in acollaborative environment.
• Strong interpersonal organizationaltime-management and communication skills.
• Commitment toward continued professionaldevelopment and growth.
• Demonstrated energy commitment and areadiness to participate in the co-curricular program and the diverse life ofthe school community.
• Demonstratedability and commitment to the Core & Leadership Competencies of:
  • InclusiveExcellence
  • Collaboration& Teamwork
  • Integrity& Trust
  • Learning Agility
  • Communication
  • GrowthMindset
  • Coach& Develop Others
  • ManagerialCourage
  • ChampionChange & Innovation
  • PurposeAlignment & Results

Howto Apply

All qualified candidates are encouraged toapply and express their interest to HC Careers no later than February 20 2026. This posting is for anexisting vacancy. We use an AI transcription tool for note-taking during the initialtelephone pre-screening. Candidate consent will be requested before the calland refusal will not affect your application. If consent is declined an HRmember will take manual notes.

Havergal College thanks all applicants inadvance. Only those candidates selected for an interview will becontacted.Havergal College is an equal opportunity employer. We arecommitted to an inclusive barrier-free recruitment and selection process andwork environment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians withDisabilities Act (AODA). We will be happy to work with applicants requestingaccommodation at any stage of the hiring you requireaccommodations please contact Cathy LeBlanc at ext. 6526 or byemail at accessibility@.