Physical Education Teacher
About This Role
Posting #: IS 2627 10324 B
Position: Teacher
School: Inuglak School
Community: Whale Cove, Nunavut
Grade assignment: Physical Education Teacher
Region School Operations: Kivalliq School Operations
Status: 1.0 (Full Time) Indeterminate
Start date: August 13, 2026
End Date (if Term): Please note: Start and end dates may be subject to change based on approved school calendar.
About this opportunity
The Kivalliq School Operations within the Nunavut Department of Education is looking for dedicated teachers who are passionate about fostering impactful learning environments for the students of Nunavut. As a teacher in this region, you will enhance student learning through inclusive practices that are respectful of the culture and rooted in community connections. This role may be ideal for educators who prioritize:
- Collaborative teaching and learning with students, families, colleagues, and the community over time
- Culturally aware and community-oriented practices
- Tailoring instruction to accommodate diverse learners and local contexts
- Engaging deeply with local knowledge, language, and culture
- Resilience, adaptability, and resourcefulness (Qanuqtuurniq) as valuable qualities for both employment and life in the North.
About the School
Inuglak School, located in the scenic hamlet of Whale Cove, Nunavut, serves a community of around 185 students in a K-12 framework, supported by a staff of 23. The school is enriched by a profound heritage of Inuit culture.
About Education in Nunavut
The initiatives of the Government of Nunavut are informed by Inuit Societal Values. The Department of Education is dedicated to Pilimmaksarniq/Pijariuqsarniq, providing staff with effective professional development opportunities. Schools in Nunavut collaborate towards a shared goal (Piliriqatigiinniq/Ikajuqtigiinniq) focused on enhancing literacy outcomes for all students while ensuring that educational experiences are culturally relevant and respectful. School operations across all three regions concentrate on:
- Promoting the Inuktut Language and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangiit (Inuit Societal Values)
- Community-Led Education
- Improving Student Literacy
- Inclusive Education
Required Qualifications
Education & Certification
- Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree
- A valid teaching certificate recognized by, or eligibility for certification in, Nunavut (Internationally educated teachers lacking a Canadian teaching certificate must have their qualifications assessed through Pathways To Teach Canada).
Desired Qualifications
Candidates do not need to fulfill every qualification; relevant experience and a dedication to community-centered education are highly valued.
Language and Cultural Assets
- Proficiency in Inuktitut (both verbal and written).
- Experience in facilitating education based on Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit.
- Background in teaching within bilingual or ESL environments.
- Experience in cross-cultural or northern Canadian teaching contexts.
Teaching Practice & Classroom Environment
- Familiarity with differentiated instruction and inclusive educational practices.
- Training or experience in evidence-based literacy development.
- Knowledge of current assessment methods to inform learning.
- Proven ability to create a positive classroom atmosphere using effective management strategies (e.g., Restitution, Tribes, Positive Effective Behavior Supports).
Relationships & Student Engagement
- Experience in cultivating respectful relationships with students, families, colleagues, and stakeholders.
- Skills in promoting student wellbeing and engagement.
- Engagement with students outside of the classroom, as appropriate.
Collaboration & Professional Practice
- Experience in collaboratively planning instruction and student support.
- Proven ability to work as part of a school team.
- Contribution to a shared, community-focused learning environment.
Compensation and benefits
- Salary Range: $93,906 - $147,243 (commensurate with experience)
- Nunavut Northern Allowance for Whale Cove, Nunavut: $21,564
- Subsidized Housing: Available, though sharing may be necessary.
Conditions of Employment
- Current employees of the Government of Nunavut must possess a valid Nunavut teaching certificate.
- Applicants from outside Nunavut must submit a copy of a current public-school teaching certificate from a Canadian jurisdiction recognized by the Nunavut Department of Education. Applications lacking this documentation will not be considered.
Mandatory Documentation
Please be aware that obtaining these documents may take several weeks. To avoid any delays in your start date, please have them ready to present upon receiving a job offer.
- Successful candidates are required to submit a Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) dated no more than six months before the start date specified above.
- All job offers will depend on proof of eligibility to work in Canada at the time of application. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Interviews will utilize the behavior descriptive model as outlined in the attached link: BehaviorDescription Interviewing (gov.nu.ca).
Employment Equity
The Government of Nunavut is committed to building a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in line with the Priority Hiring Policy.
How To apply
Please email the following documents in Word or PDF format to edukivcareers@gov.nu.ca:
- Resume
- Cover letter expressing your interest and motivations
- Contact information for 3 recent professional references, including your current (or most recent) supervisor and 2 former supervisors.
- For candidates outside Nunavut, include a copy of a current public-school teaching certificate.
Note: Attachments larger than 10mb will not be accepted. Please include posting number IS 2627 10324 B in the subject line of your email.
Posting Authorization
This job advertisement has been authorized for external postings on the Education Canada Website (educationcanada.com) job-posting platform. Postings found on other commercial job sites are not approved by the Government of Nunavut, Department of Education, and Kivalliq School Operations.