Principal

St. Pauls High School - Principal

About St. Pauls High School
St. Pauls High School is a Catholic Jesuit-sponsored school for young men committed toeducating the whole person and forming students as men for others. Rooted in the Ignatiantradition St. Pauls fosters intellectual excellence spiritual depth moral courage and acommitment to faith justice and service.

As Western Canadas only Jesuit high school and a member of the Jesuit Schools Network St. Pauls draws upon a global tradition of Ignatian education that emphasizes cura personalis (care for the individual) reflection discernment and the pursuit of the magis (the greater good) for the greater glory of God.

The Principalship
St. Pauls High School is seeking a Principal who will provide strong educational spiritual andoperational leadership in service of the schools Catholic Jesuit mission.

Reporting to the President the Principal is responsible for the day-to-day leadership of the school with responsibility for instructional leadership student life staff supervision and formation and the effective operation of academic and co-curricular programs. The Principal works in close collaboration with the President and administrative team to advance the mission vision values and strategic priorities of the school.

This role calls for a faith-filled relational and thoughtful leader who understands both the responsibilities of contemporary school leadership and the distinctive character of Jesuit education.

Key Leadership Responsibilities
The Principal is responsible for the following areas:

Mission and Educational Leadership
Advance the Catholic Jesuit mission of the school through visible leadership Christian witness and engagement with Ignatian pedagogy and formation.
Foster a culture of reflection discernment and care for the whole person among students faculty and staff.
Ensure the academic program is rigorous well-aligned with Manitoba Education and Early Childhood Learning requirements and inspired by the Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm.

Instructional Leadership
Provide leadership and oversight for curriculum instruction assessment and departmental collaboration.
Support and supervise Vice-Principals teachers and staff through observation evaluation and professional growth processes.
Encourage excellence in teaching while supporting innovation and responsiveness to student needs.

Student Life and Formation
Oversee student discipline pastoral care extracurricular programming and co-curricular life.
Ensure a safe respectful and well-supervised learning environment.
Support the formation of students as reflective compassionate and engaged young men.

School Operations and Administration
Implement school policies and procedures aligned with the mission and direction set by the President and Board and in compliance with Manitoba Education and Early Childhood Learning requirements and Manitoba Catholic Schools standards.
Oversee admissions scheduling communication with parents and daily school operations.
Collaborate with the President and administrative team on planning budgeting forecasting financial reporting strategic initiatives and school improvement.
Exercises sound stewardship and management of the financial and physical resources entrusted to the school aligning resource decisions with strategic priorities and the delivery of a high-quality education.
Ensures compliance with Manitoba funding regulations and reporting requirements for funded independent schools with all required submissions completed accurately and within required timelines.

Staff Leadership and Development
Build a healthy professional and mission-aligned staff culture grounded in trust accountability and collaboration.
Support faculty and staff formation evaluation and ongoing professional development.
Encourage participation in Jesuit Schools Network programs and ongoing leadership formation.

Key Leadership Priorities
Through an anonymous staff listening process several leadership priorities emerged as especially important for this role at this time in the life of the school. The successful candidatewill demonstrate the ability to:
Lead with clarity humility and integrity grounded in the Catholic Jesuit mission of St. Pauls High School.
Foster a respectful collegial and mission-aligned staff culture marked by trust communication and care for the whole person.
Balance continuity with thoughtful growth preserving what is strong while responding prudently to emerging opportunities and challenges.
Support instructional excellence while attending carefully to staff workload wellbeing and professional growth.
Navigate change with discernment sound judgment and attentiveness to relationships.
Engage students staff and families with presence consistency and fairness.

Qualifications and Experience
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following:
A practicing Catholic who can clearly articulate and model Catholic spirituality with a demonstrated commitment to Jesuit education and Ignatian spirituality.
Eligibility for and ability to hold a valid Manitoba teaching certificate.
Significant experience as an educator and school leader preferably in a Catholic or mission-driven school.
Demonstrated strength in instructional leadership staff supervision and student formation.
A collaborative leadership style marked by strong interpersonal and communication skills.
A demonstrated commitment to fostering inclusive respectful and welcoming school communities in keeping with Catholic social teaching and the dignity of every person.
A graduate degree in educational leadership or administration is considered an asset.

Commitment to Human Dignity and Belonging
St. Pauls High School is committed to fostering a community that reflects the Gospel values ofdignity respect and justice. The school welcomes applicants who will support and advance aninclusive environment that honours diverse experiences perspectives and backgrounds withinthe context of its Catholic and Jesuit identity.

Terms of Appointment
The Principal is appointed by the President.
The first full term of appointment is five years with the possibility of renewal at the discretion of the President involving consultation with staff.
The anticipated start date is July 1 2026. The Principal will use the summer period for orientation and planning in preparation for the school year which begins in
September 2026.

Compensation
The Principals salary is aligned with the Winnipeg School Division Principal salary grid and is determined based on school enrollment in accordance with St. Pauls High School policy.

Pension and Employee Benefits
Pension and employee benefits are provided through Manitoba Catholic Schools Group Services in accordance with applicable plans and policies.

How to Apply

Application Deadline: Friday January 30 2026
Interested candidates are invited to submit the following materials in one PDF:
1. Cover letter outlining your interest in the role and alignment with the mission of St. PaulsHigh School.
2. Curriculum vitae / résumé.

Applications should be emailed to:

Bob Lewin President
St. Pauls High School

Please indicate Principal Application in the subject line of your email. Application materials should clearly demonstrate how the candidate meets the qualifications for the position. Applicants may request reasonable accommodations related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.

References (shortlisted candidates only)
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide contact information for professional references(direct supervisors preferred) and one pastoral reference including Name Title Organization/Parish email and phone number. The pastoral reference must be from a current or recent pastor in keeping with the St. Pauls High School Staff Policy Manual and Manitoba Catholic Schools policy.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

AMDG