Yellowknife Catholic Schools
invites qualified applicants for:
1.0 Assistant Principal
École St.Patrick High School
Beginning: 2026/2027 school year
We're seeking a dedicated and dynamic Assistant Principal to join our leadership team and help foster a positive, inclusive, and high-achieving school environment.
The Position
This position reports to the Principal. The Assistant Principal will support the Principal in overseeing daily school operations, promoting a positive school climate, and ensuring student achievement. This leader will also enhance and demonstrate the permeation of Catholicity throughout the school community. Key responsibilities include managing student discipline, supporting teacher development, coordinating academic programs, and maintaining strong communication with staff, students, and families. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with excellent organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and forward-thinking educational environment.
Our District
Yellowknife Catholic Schools has been providing quality publicly funded education to northern students for over sixty-five years. We are the only faith-based district in the Northwest Territories. Although we are a Catholic school district, we welcome families of all faiths. As a Catholic Education system, we encourage our students to be socially responsible. We want them to think critically about faith and to make decisions based on their spirituality and the knowledge that faith promotes being a good person. We use our faith-filled classrooms to explore how to live as people - letting our light shine in the world.
Yellowknife Catholic Schools’ Vision of Learning empowers students and staff to engage, explore, grow, and thrive in a multitude of ways. Our mission is to support student learning and well-being from JK - grade 12 so that all students can develop the skills and characteristics they need to be capable people in the world. Education, Culture, and Employment defines a capable person as: “...one who has integrity in relationships that honour the self, others, the land, and the spiritual world. Through these relationships, a capable person grows and develops a more expansive understanding of the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual - the four parts of human development.”
Our district has three schools and one technical center with approximately 230 staff members and about 1500 students. We offer programming in English and French from JK - 12, as well as Core Wıllııdeh
Yati and Core French. We have a strong Indigenous Language and Culture Education program that combines the Dene Kede curriculum and on-the-land experiences with traditional ways of knowing and doing. As a district, we are committed to deepening our work in recognizing the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action.
Our Community
Yellowknife offers many opportunities during all seasons from enjoying the midnight sun while fishing on the lake, golfing on our unique course, aurora hunting and ice fishing in the winter, or swimming, hiking, skiing, canoeing, and kayaking around our great region; the Chief Drygeese Territory in the Akaitcho region, the traditional lands of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation.
Yellowknife also offers many city recreational sports such as hockey, curling, soccer, frisbee, touch football, volleyball, basketball, and tennis. We have several fitness facilities and have a very vibrant community of the arts. The city is served by an airport providing daily flight connections to major cities.
Education:
- Bachelor of Education
- Masters degree in school administration would be an asset
Required Education and Recommended Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience
- Is a practicing Catholic
- Knowledge of the adapted NWT curriculum grade 8 to 12
- Previous experience in a leadership role is an asset
- Must have a minimum of 5 years of teaching experience
- Knowledge of inclusionary philosophy and techniques
- Experience working within student support, inclusion and Indigenous Education
- Applicants should indicate if they possess or are working towards a Masters Degree
- Applicants must possess the necessary credentials to obtain NWT certification
- Bilingual (French/English) is an asset
Required Skills and Abilities
- Ability to inspire and build a Catholic Christian community
- Demonstrated ability as an instructional leader
- Experienced in leading trauma-sensitive and social emotional learning (SEL)driven classroom practices would be an asset
- Ability to motivate staff to create a strong working team
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to problem solve and address conflict in professional manner
- Strong technology skills
- Must be flexible, energetic, and a visionary
- Ability to perform in a cross-cultural setting
What do we offer:
- Life Insurance
- Disability Benefits
- Extended health benefits 100% paid by the employer
- Vision Care
- Dental Care
- Health Spending Account
- Professional Development Funds
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Pension
- Medical travel
- Relocation Assistance
Closing date: Open until filled
Candidates seeking this position, please submit a cover letter, resume, pastoral reference and names of at least three (3) professional references to the attention of:
Sameer Shaik
[email protected]
Yellowknife Catholic Schools
P.O. Box 1830, 5124 - 49th Street
Yellowknife NT X1A 2P4
When submitting your application, clearly indicate if you are Catholic and if you qualify under the Affirmative Action Policy.
We appreciate all applicants for their interest in this position. However, only applicants who are shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: Up to $155,384.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Relocation assistance
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
- Leadership: 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person
