Assistant Head of Junior School

We seek an individual inspired by our mission, whose beliefs align with our core values of integrity, inquiry, compassion and courage, and who reflects our core competencies to join our Junior School as an Assistant Head of Junior School
, beginning in August 2026. This is a full-time position.

Salary range: $120,000 to $160,000. The total compensation for this Assistant Head position is based on placement on the Havergal College faculty grid plus a $20,000 leadership stipend (included in the salary range above). Grid placement is determined by teaching qualifications and experience up to a maximum of 11 years, and is scheduled to increase for the 2026–2027 academic year. Final placement within the range is based on the successful candidate’s credentials and years of experience.

At Havergal College, we believe that our strength lies in our faculty and staff’s collective efforts, talents, and accomplishments. Together, we can make a positive and lasting impact on our students’ lives.

We offer a highly competitive compensation package for teachers, including a faculty teaching grid that is well above the major urban school boards; contributions to and participation in the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan and/or Group RSP; generous holidays that allow employees to recharge; comprehensive health and dental benefits; support for professional development including support for graduate work, additional qualifications (AQs), faculty-wide and individual professional development in teaching and learning, wellbeing, equity and inclusion, assessment, and experiential education;

and teaching on a beautiful 22-acre campus with excellent facilities.

Founded in 1894 and located on a beautiful 22-acre campus in midtown Toronto, Canada, Havergal College is one of Canada’s pre-eminent independent schools for girls from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12.
At Havergal College, we believe great schools are made up of great people. With a rich history spanning over 130 years, we are committed to offering a contemporary liberal arts education rooted in the Anglican tradition. Our mission is to prepare young women to make a difference. Through our outstanding academic and co-curricular programs and a cohesive and collegial team of faculty and administration staff, we nurture a culture of capability that fosters self-confidence, leadership, critical thinking and global-mindedness within our students.

We take pride in attracting and retaining highly qualified faculty and administration staff to ensure our school remains at the forefront of educational excellence. Join us in this transformative education journey, working together to empower young women to make a positive difference in our world.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that an inclusive environment fosters a culture of mutual respect, creativity and innovation, collaboration and accountability. To this end, we encourage applications from all qualified candidates with diverse experiences and perspectives, including women, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Colour) peoples, LGBTQ2S+, and persons with disabilities to join our thriving team.

We seek candidates committed to nurturing a community where integrity, compassion, inquiry and courage thrive.

The Assistant Head of Junior School (AH-JS) works diligently to ensure that each Junior School student is known, valued and cared for. They collaborate with all stakeholders to create a school environment where students have access to a broad range of opportunities within a community that prioritizes wellbeing, belonging, and engagement.

The Assistant Head of the Junior School is accountable for the smooth day-to-day operations of the Junior School, including coordinating operational and communication processes, developing duty schedules, special schedules, and class coverage procedures, overseeing after school care staff and programs, and planning major Junior School events. The role also ensures a rich and inclusive student life experience by overseeing Junior School co‑curricular programming, including clubs, leadership…