During this posting round, permanent contract teachers, second-year probationary teachers, teachers with recall status, and external applicants may apply for any vacancies for which they are qualified.
Permanent contract teachers, second-year probationary teachers, and teachers with recall status must apply using their Internal Profile to ensure their seniority is recognized. To access your Internal Profile, log in through Employee Access. If you need assistance with your login credentials, please contact the HR Department.
Applicants who apply for more than one position must rank their application in order of preference.
As part of the public education system in Nova Scotia, the Strait Regional Centre for Education (SRCE) was established on April 1, 2018, to deliver the public school program focusing on supporting student learning, achievement, well-being and overall success. The Strait Regional Centre for Education, with the support of approximately 1,166 employees, works diligently to achieve its mission “to empower our children and youth, within safe, equitable and inclusive environments to embrace a changing world as responsible, contributing and successful lifelong learners.” In 2024-2025, the SRCE operates 20 schools with approximately 5,948 students; and approximately 375 children are attending pre-primary programs at 14 school locations. Located in the northeastern part of Nova Scotia, the Strait Regional Centre for Education’s jurisdiction encompasses the counties of Antigonish, Guysborough, Inverness and Richmond, an area of approximately 11,000 square kilometres with a population of 53,742 (Census 2021).
Worksite: E Antigonish Educ Centre-Acade
Deadline for Applications: 06/15/2026, at 11:59 pm.
Effective Dates: 08/01/2026 to 07/31/2027
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Leadership of French Second Language Programs, including French Immersion and Core French
- Ensure all French Language Teachers are trained and implementing the neurolinguistic approach of French Language instruction
- Assist with the recruitment and hiring of French Second Language teachers, in collaboration with the Human Resources Division
- Provision of direct support to schools in all aspects of French Programs
- Design and facilitation of school-based and regional professional development sessions
- Coordination of French cultural and extra-curricular activities in schools, such as Concours
- Support French language mentors and interventionists
- Support to schools in the interpretation of assessment results in literacy and numeracy to support student programming
- Liaison with the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development and community partners on French programs
- Representation of the Strait Regional Centre for Education on local and provincial committees
- Ability to work in a self-directed environment and also effectively within the Programs and Student Services team
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of Programs & Student Services
**Travel within the Region and Province will be required
Essential Qualifications:
- Valid Nova Scotia Teacher’s Certificate;
- Master of Education or actively involved in pursing a Masters in Education degree:
- Undergraduate degree with major or minor in French;
- Demonstrated proficiency in the French Language, oral and written
- Minimum 5 years teaching experience in French Second Language
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Excellent communication, organization and collaboration skills
Desirable Qualifications:
- School or regional administrative experience considered an asset
Your application must include at least three (3) work-related references, one must be your most recent supervisor. All candidates short listed for interview will have references checked prior to being interviewed.
All employees of the Strait Regional Centre for Education must provide a current (within the last 6 months), and clear Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Abuse Registry prior to employment with the Strait Regional Centre for Education.
The Strait Regional Centre for Education appreciates your interest for employment. Please note that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates can check on the status of their application in Successfactor under My Applications.
