Acting Principal

JOB POSTING

1.0 FTE Acting Principal

St. Patrick's School

Posting Number: 2627-13

Applicant Group: OECTA/CPCO Members and External applicants

Start Date/Duration:
September 9, 2026 to October 22, 2026 (with the possibility of an extension)

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Certificate of Registration with the Ontario College of Teachers with Specialist Certification in Religious Education or the commitment to obtain.
• Principal Qualifications Part 1 and 2 or the commitment to attain.
• Actively practicing Roman Catholic.
• A minimum of five (5) years' successful teaching experience.
• Proven experience in managing and leading successful organizational change initiatives at the school or Board level.
• The ability to build a cohesive Catholic school community in partnership with staff, students and parents is required.
• Experience as a Teacher in Charge or as a Principal/Vice Principal are considered an asset.

Salary/Benefits:

• In accordance with the current OECTA collective agreement or CPCO Terms and Conditions, dependent upon qualifications and experience.
• We also offer a comprehensive and generous benefit package, including enrollment into the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (OTPP).

Application Process:

Internal applicants are required to submit:

• An internal application form to the  For reference purposes, each applicant's current and if applicable, former supervisor(s) will be contacted.

External applicants are required to submit:

• A covering letter and fully detailed resume outlining qualifications and experience.
• A current written pastoral reference and three (3) current professional references, one of which must be from your current Supervisor.
• Written authorization to contact references must be included in the application in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
• A one (1) page statement of the candidate's personal philosophy of Catholic Education.
• Applications must be submitted through the Apply to Education platform to job code: 4056865

Notes:

• This position will be advertised until 3:30 pm on Tuesday, September 1, 2026
• Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

“TNCDSB Schools of Hope provide all students a safe, respectful and inclusive Catholic education. Together, with home, church and community, we will prepare students to become active, caring, lifelong learners.”

Kathy Bryck, Board Chair

Jackie Robinson, Chief Executive Officer

The Northwest Catholic District School Board is committed to equitable, inclusive and accessible employment practices.

Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.

This position is for an existing vacancy This posting is for a newly created position

Date of Posting:
August 18, 2026