Vice Principal - Attagoyuk, Pangnirtung
About This Role
Posting Number: ATT 2627 01987 B
Position: Vice Principal
School: Attagoyuk Ilisavik
Community: Pangnirtung, Nunavut
Grade Assignment: 6-12
Status: Term until June 2030, Full-time (1.0 PY)
Start Date: August 27, 2026
End Date (if Term): June 2030
Please note: The starting and ending dates are subject to change based on approved school calendars.
Closing date for applications: Open until filled
About this Opportunity
The Qikiqtani School Operations within the Nunavut Department of Education is seeking enthusiastic and community-focused leaders to take on the role of Vice Principal at Attagoyuk Ilisavik. This position calls for a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment for students throughout Nunavut. In collaboration with the Principal, you will enhance instructional leadership and promote a positive and inclusive school culture. Your primary focus will be on student success, nurturing culturally responsive learning environments based on Inuit Societal Values, and advancing essential school goals such as literacy, inclusion, and student well-being. Key qualities for this role include resilience, adaptability, and resourcefulness (Qanuqtuurniq), which are essential for life in the North.
About the School
Attagoyuk Ilisavik, situated in the picturesque community of Pangnirtung, Nunavut, serves around 250 students in grades 6 through 12 with a committed staff of 30. The school has a profound connection to Inuit culture and history, enriching the educational experience for its students.
About Education in Nunavut
The Government of Nunavut's initiatives are guided by Inuit Societal Values. The Department of Education is dedicated to Pilimmaksarniq/Pijariuqsarniq, offering robust professional development opportunities for staff. Schools across Nunavut prioritize enhancing literacy outcomes while ensuring that learning experiences are culturally relevant and respectful. The operations in all three regions focus on:
• Promoting the Inuktitut Language and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangiit (Inuit Societal Values)
• Community-Led Education
• Improving Student Literacy
• Inclusive Education
Required Qualifications
Education & Certification
• Bachelor of Education degree
• A valid teaching certificate recognized by, or eligibility for certification in Nunavut (Internationally educated teachers without a Canadian teaching certificate must have their credentials evaluated through Pathways to Teach Canada)
Experience
• Minimum of 2 years in a formal or informal school leadership capacity (e.g., Vice-Principal, department head, instructional coach, or teacher-leader)
• A minimum of 5 years of classroom teaching experience
Core Leadership Competencies
• A demonstrated commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive, and culturally responsive school atmosphere that supports the well-being of both students and staff.
• Proven ability to assist in instructional leadership alongside the principal, with an emphasis on literacy development and inclusive teaching practices.
• Experience in facilitating instructional improvement through coaching, professional learning communities (PLCs), and using student achievement data to enhance student success.
• Skills in building and maintaining positive, respectful relationships with students, staff, families, and community members, particularly in northern and cross-cultural contexts.
Assets and Preferred Experience
Language and Cultural Assets
• Proficiency in Inuktitut (both spoken and written).
• Experience in promoting Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit-based education.
• Familiarity with supporting bilingual and ESL programs.
Instructional Leadership
• Advanced education training at the graduate level.
• A proven record of creating positive school-wide behavior and learning environments (e.g., Restitution, Tribes, Positive Effective Behavior Supports).
School Operations & Systems
• Experience in executing operational directives and departmental requirements, including collaboration with the District Education Authority (DEA) and Regional School Operations (RSO).
• Background in supporting specific school operations, such as scheduling, supervision, student support processes, or contributing to school improvement planning.
• Exposure to school-based budgeting or resource management, assisting in financially responsible decision-making under the Principal's direction.
Compensation and Benefits
• Salary Range (Certified Vice-Principal): from $108,201 prorated/annum to $157,970 prorated/annum.
• Nunavut Northern Allowance for Pangnirtung, Nunavut: $19,077 prorated/annum.
• Subsidized Housing: Available, though sharing may be required.
Conditions of Employment
• Current employees of the Government of Nunavut must hold a valid Nunavut teaching certificate.
• Candidates from outside Nunavut must provide a current public-school teaching certificate from a Canadian jurisdiction recognized by the Nunavut Department of Education. Applications missing this documentation will not be considered.
• Principals and Vice Principals must secure a Certificate of Eligibility as a Nunavut Principal within three years of employment.
Mandatory Documentation
Please note that obtaining these documents can take several weeks. It is advisable to have them ready when applying.
• Successful applicants must present a Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) dated no more than six months prior to the specified start date.
• All job offers will be contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in Canada at the time of application. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Interviews will follow the behavior descriptive model as detailed in the attached link: BehaviorDescription Interviewing (gov.nu.ca)
Employment Equity
The Government of Nunavut aims to create a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
How To Apply
Please send the following documents in Word or PDF format via email to jobapps@gov.nu.ca:
• Resume
• Cover letter detailing your interest and motivations
• Names of 3 recent professional references from your current (or most recent) and 2 former supervisors.
• For candidates from outside Nunavut, a copy of a current public-school teaching certificate.
Note: Attachments over 10mb will not be accepted. Include the posting number ATT 2627 01987 B in the subject line of your email.
Posting Authorization
This job advertisement is authorized for external postings on the Education Canada Website (educationcanada.com) job-posting site. Postings found on other commercial job sites are not approved by the Government of Nunavut, Department of Education, and Qikiqtani School Operations.