Vice-Principal

Vice-Principal (Grades K-5) – KELSET Elementary School

Effective starting August 1, 2026, in Kelset Elementary School located on the Saanich Peninsula near Victoria, BC.

• Masters degree in educational leadership, curriculum development, supervision of instruction, counselling or a related field.
• Current teaching Certificate of Qualification from the BC Teacher Regulation Branch.
• Demonstrated excellence as a teacher and instructional leader at the elementary school level.

• Proven record of positive working relationships with students, parents, employee groups and the broader community.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion and reconciliation, with an understanding of the WSÁNEĆ First Nation and broader Indigenous communities.
• Commitment to the First Peoples Principles of Learning.
• Collaborative, consensus‑seeking leadership style.
• Highly effective and respectful communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Thorough understanding of effective assessment and evaluation practices.
• Demonstration of innovative practices within an inquiry‑based teaching and learning environment.
• Experience leading initiatives supporting students with complex learning needs.
• Strong organizational and management skills.

• Assist the Principal with vision, leadership, and development of exceptional school programming including the School Plan and associated initiatives.
• Provide instructional leadership in curriculum, instruction, assessment and evaluation.
• Enhance a consultative, collaborative, teamwork approach in the school, with district colleagues, and with district partners including the local WSÁNEĆ First Nation.
• Promote and implement the First Peoples Principles of Learning, including advocacy of indigenizing curriculum and instruction.
• Advocate for diverse learning needs.
• Shared management of school facilities, resources and associated concerns pertaining to site safety, emergency preparedness and community use, including some evening responsibilities.
• Develop, support and maintain relationships that encourage positive student behaviour through restitution and restorative practices.
• Collaborate with district leadership including the Superintendent's office, Indigenous Education, Learning Services, Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, and Facilities on a wide range of topics including implementation of the Board's Strategic Plan.

The Saanich School District offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Salary range: $134,174 – $141,771.