Assistant Principal, Senior School Vancouver College

Vancouver College is a Catholic school for boys founded in 1922 with over 1000 students from K Gr. 12. The school is well known for its spiritual program outstanding academics an expansive co-curricular program and high caliber teaching staff.

With the completion of the campus renewal project Vancouver College moves forward with a focus on continuous improvement and pedagogical transformation. It leads the way in innovative practice while honouring its deeply rooted traditions.

The policy of Vancouver College is to hire when available qualified Catholics who in addition to carrying out their professional responsibilities will model the values espoused by Blessed Edmund Rice as articulated by the schools Essential Elements.

POSITION: ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL SENIOR SCHOOL

Priority Consideration will be given to candidates who possess the following:

• Current pastoral reference confirming candidate is a practicing Roman Catholic
• A postgraduate degree in administration or related field or enrolment in a post graduate program
• A minimum of 3 years of successful administrative or equivalent educational leadership experience.

• Full-time (1.0 FTE) continuing position

The incumbent

• Will have demonstrated a commitment and proficiency related to professional learning instructional leadership collegiality communication and organization.
• Holds a Teaching Certificate of Qualification issued by the BC Ministry of Education

The incumbent is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Senior School in the following areas:

Management

• Organizes procedures which ensure accurate record-keeping of attendance achievement and standardized test results.
• Oversees admissions registration and withdrawal procedures of students in Grades 10-12.
• Reports teacher absences for Senior School and coordinates substitute services and substitute orientation.
• Ensures staff and students are familiar with Emergency Procedures Protocols.
• In collaboration with the other Assistant Principals assumes the role of

• May be nominated by the Principal to serve as the Principals representative on a Board Committee.
• Serves as an ad hoc member of the Executive of the Parents Association.
• Ensures the Campus Ministry Team conducts effective programs in the Senior School.

• Ensures consistency and accountability in the daily actualization of the school Code of Conduct.
• Oversees the supervision of Senior School students at school and school-related activities.
• Promotes an atmosphere that will foster a desirable student/teacher/home relationship.
• Organizes and coordinates student assemblies as required.

• Oversees the induction of teachers new to Vancouver College and oversees the orientation of teachers new to the Senior School.
• Holds regular and systematic sectional and team meetings.
• In consultation with the Principal determines elective courses and teacher assignments.
• Oversees course selection and master timetable process for the Senior School.

• Oversees the admissions process for students entering Grades 10 11 and 12 including International Students in a manner consistent with the Admissions Priorities. Considerations and recommends candidates to the President and Principal.
• Assists the Assistant Principal of the Middle School with Open House and their Admission processes
• Engages all teachers in the Senior School in an annual Professional Growth Plan and monitors each plan in such a way to enhance the teacher learning process.
• Supervises Senior School staff regularly to ensure curriculum objectives are being met.
• Assists the Principal in the formal evaluation of staff as required.
• Promotes and supports Professional Development activities for teachers in the Senior School.

• Assists the Principal in hiring new staff as required.
• Establishes collaborative relationships with staff which will contribute to good staff morale and an atmosphere permitting professional academic growth.
• Assists the Principal in establishing and maintaining a positive relationship with the school community.
• Ensures effective communication with the Vancouver College Community through newsletters and electronic means.

• Ensures Senior School teachers are engaged in the process of continuous improvement as prescribed by the schools Strategic Plan.
• In consultation with the Principal engages in other initiatives assigned to improve programming at Vancouver College.
• Oversee the preparation of course outlines in Grade 10 to Grade 12.

Application Deadline: Submit applications with supporting documents to Mr. Tasso Kanavos Principal by January 16 2026.

Employment Start Date: August 17 2026

APPLICATION PROCESS

1. Create your Make a Future profile
2. Complete all profile sections including: Provincial Certificates Qualifications Education Experience and Questions
and add all required application documents to your profile. (see below)
4. Apply to this job posting

Did you know If you are currently an education student graduating in 2025 you can upload your documents as you receive them and still apply for this job posting.

REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

• BC Teaching Certificate. Please provide either a letter or screenshot confirming your documents are submitted and your application is processing). Please also add any out of province certifications.
• Criminal Record Check (if youre outside of BC)
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Proof of Eligibility to Work in Canada (Canadian Birth Certificate Canadian Citizenship Card Permanent Residence Work Permit etc.)
• Catholic Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
• University Transcripts
• Teacher Evaluations or Practicum Reports (only for recent graduates - within the last 3 years)
• Two Recent Professional Reference Letters(Dated within the last 6 months