The Cape Breton-Victoria Regional Centre for Education is responsible for the administration of the public school system within the boundaries of Cape Breton and Victoria Counties, supporting approximately 12,000 students in 38 schools.
We foster a caring, dynamic, and creative environment that provides educational opportunities, promotes a love of learning, respect for others and challenges all persons to develop their full potential to become confident, versatile, lifelong learners and thinkers. We are committed to ensuring the success and achievement of all students within a culturally responsive, safe, and inclusive school environment.
The CBVRCE invites applications for the above noted position as we work together to create success for all students in our region. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the students we serve. The Centre for Education welcomes applications from Indigenous People, African Canadian and Other Racially Visible Persons, Members of the 2SLGBTQI++ community, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, we encourage you to apply and self-identify on your application. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance during the application process may contact Claudette Vickers at 902-562-6812 or
[email protected] to request reasonable accommodations.
Application Deadline: Tuesday August 25, 2026 by Midnight.
Applicants must:
upload a completed resume with their application
include 3 references, one of which is the applicant's immediate supervisor
General Qualifications:
Hold a valid Nova Scotia Teacher’s License (minimum of ITC/TC5).
A Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Educational Leadership, Curriculum Studies, or an equivalent graduate degree is preferred.
A minimum of 3 to 5 years of successful classroom teaching experience in a secondary environment, with explicit experience instructing Pre-IB or IB DP courses within the last 7 years, is required.
Documented completion of official IBO-approved training workshops is considered an asset.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program Department Head - NSTU
Position Overview
The IB Program Department Head is a school-based leadership role responsible for the pedagogical direction, compliance, operations, and administrative oversight of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program. The IB Program Department Head acts as the liaison between the school, the Regional Centre for Education (RCE), and the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO). This position ensures alignment between Nova Scotia Public School Program (PSP) guidelines, Department of Education directives, and rigorous global IB standards and protocols. In addition to IB Program Department Head duties, this position has a teaching component.
Qualifications
Hold a valid Nova Scotia Teacher’s License (minimum of ITC/TC5).
A Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Educational Leadership, Curriculum Studies, or an equivalent graduate degree is preferred.
A minimum of 3 to 5 years of successful classroom teaching experience in a secondary environment, with explicit experience instructing Pre-IB or IB DP courses within the last 7 years, is required.
Documented completion of official IBO-approved training workshops is considered an asset.
Core Responsibilities
Program Administration & Compliance
IBO Liaison: Act as the sole official channel of communication with the IBO regarding regulations, program evaluation, curriculum updates, and fee structures.
Assessment & Registration: Coordinate the annual registration of diploma and certificate candidates via IB Information System (IBIS). Manage all data uploads, internal assessment submissions, predicted grades, and transcript requests.
Exam Logistics: Manage the end-to-end administration of the external May examination sessions. Securely store examination papers, build invigilation schedules, and enforce absolute testing integrity in strict accordance with IBO regulations.
Academic Integrity: Enforce school-level policies required by the IBO, including the Academic Honesty Policy, Language Policy, Inclusive Education Policy, and Assessment Policy.
Departmental Leadership & Pedagogy
Curriculum Alignment: Lead high school IB teachers in aligning Nova Scotia Department of Education course outcomes with IBO curriculum frameworks.
Staff Professional Development: Audit teaching certifications and schedule mandatory IBO-approved professional development (Category 1, 2, and 3 workshops) to preserve the school's authorized status.
Instructional Mentorship: Conduct department meetings to foster Approaches to Teaching and Learning (ATL) skills across the humanities, sciences, and mathematics.
Ensure the program aligns with CBVRCE diversity and equity goals by supporting educational services in an environment that values diversity and promotes acceptance and respect.
Student Mentorship & Community Engagement
Recruitment & Admissions: Organize recruitment strategies, host parent/student information nights, and oversee the admissions panel for incoming Grade 10 Pre-IB and Grade 11 Diploma candidates.
Increase program participation so it better reflects the diversity of the school community.
Core Requirements Oversight: Supervise and track student progress across the central IB Core: Theory of Knowledge (TOK), the Extended Essay (EE), and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS).
Advising & Wellness: Monitor student mental health, manage academic workloads, and coordinate individualized scheduling solutions for multi-program or dual-credit learners.
Financial & Asset Management
Budget Accountability: Administer the local high school IB budget, overseeing student exam fees, annual institutional fee payments, and specialized resource procurement.
Resource Optimization: Audit text, lab equipment, and library acquisitions to ensure compliance with the IBO's program validation parameters.
Salary is as per NSTU Provincial Collective Agreement
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