Teacher - Vice Principal, Quluaq School, Clyde River
About This Role
Posting Number: QUL 2627 12884 B
Position: Vice Principal
School: Quluaq School
Community: Clyde River, Nunavut
Grade assignment: K-12
Status: Term until June 2030, Full-time (1.0 PY)
Start Date: 8/20/2026
End Date (if Term): June 2030
Please note: Start and end dates may be subject to change based on approved school calendars.
Closing date for applications: Open until filled
About this Opportunity
The Nunavut Department of Education, Qikiqtani School Operations, is seeking enthusiastic and community-focused educational leaders who are committed to creating supportive learning environments for students in Nunavut. As the Vice Principal, you will be instrumental in instructional leadership and in fostering a positive and inclusive school culture. Collaborating closely with the Principal, you will work to strengthen relationships with students, staff, families, and community partners. Your role will emphasize enhancing student achievement, delivering culturally relevant educational experiences grounded in Inuit Societal Values, and driving school initiatives focused on literacy, inclusion, and student well-being. Key qualities such as resilience, adaptability, and resourcefulness (Qanuqtuurniq) are crucial for success in this position and in the northern context.
About the School
Nestled in the picturesque hamlet of Clyde River, Nunavut, Quluaq School serves approximately 360 students from K-12 and employs a dedicated team of 41 staff members. The school and its community are steeped in rich Inuit cultural traditions.
About Education in Nunavut
The initiatives of the Government of Nunavut are rooted in Inuit Societal Values. The Department of Education is committed to Pilimmaksarniq/Pijariuqsarniq, which emphasizes staff development through meaningful professional learning opportunities. Schools across Nunavut are working together towards a collective goal (Piliriqatigiinniq/Ikajuqtigiinniq) to improve literacy outcomes for all students while ensuring that learning experiences are culturally relevant and respectful. All school operations in the three regions focus on:
- Promoting the Inuktitut Language and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangiit (Inuit Societal Values)
- Community-Led Education
- Enhancing Student Literacy
- Inclusive Education
Required Qualifications
Education & Certification
- Bachelor of Education degree
- Valid teaching certificate that is recognized by or eligible for certification in Nunavut (Internationally educated teachers without a Canadian teaching certificate must have their credentials evaluated through Pathways to Teach Canada)
Experience
- A minimum of 2 years in a formal or informal school leadership position (e.g., Vice-Principal, department head, instructional coach, or teacher-leader)
- At least 5 years of experience as a classroom teacher
Core Leadership Competencies
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive, and culturally responsive school environment that enhances the well-being of students and staff.
- Capacity to support instructional leadership alongside the Principal, with a focus on literacy advancement and inclusive teaching strategies.
- Experience in enhancing instructional practices through coaching, professional learning communities (PLCs), and leveraging student achievement data to drive student success.
- Ability to build and sustain positive, respectful relationships with students, staff, families, and community stakeholders, particularly in northern and cross-cultural settings.
Assets and Preferred Experience
Language and Cultural Assets
- Proficiency in Inuktitut (both spoken and written).
- Experience in facilitating education informed by Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit.
- Background in overseeing bilingual and ESL programming.
Instructional Leadership
- Graduate-level education training.
- Proven track record in fostering positive behavior and learning environments throughout the school (e.g., Restitution, Tribes, Positive Effective Behaviour Supports).
School Operations & Systems
- Experience assisting with the implementation of operational directives and departmental requirements, including collaboration with the District Education Authority (DEA) and Regional School Operations (RSO).
- Experience supporting site-based school operations, such as scheduling, supervision, student support processes, or contributing to school improvement initiatives.
- Familiarity with school budgeting or resource management, aiding in responsible fiscal decision-making under the Principal's direction.
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary Range (Certified Vice-Principal): from $108,201 prorated annually to $157,970 prorated annually.
- Nunavut Northern Allowance for Clyde River, Nunavut: $22,978 prorated annually.
- Subsidized Housing: Available, with potential for shared accommodation.
Conditions of Employment
- Current employees of the Government of Nunavut must hold a valid Nunavut teaching certificate.
- Applicants from outside Nunavut are required to provide a current public-school teaching certificate from a recognized Canadian jurisdiction by the Nunavut Department of Education. Applications without this documentation will not be considered.
- Principals and Vice Principals are required to obtain a Certificate of Eligibility as a Nunavut Principal within three years of employment.
Mandatory Documentation
Please note that gathering these documents may take several weeks, so it is advisable to prepare them in advance of applying.
- Successful candidates must submit a Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) dated no more than six months prior to the start date.
- All job offers will depend on proof of eligibility to work in Canada at the time of application. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Interviews will be conducted following the behavior descriptive model as outlined in the provided link: BehaviorDescription Interviewing (gov.nu.ca)
Employment Equity
The Government of Nunavut is dedicated to creating a representative workforce; hence, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
How To Apply
Please submit the following documents in Word or PDF format via e-mail to jobapps@gov.nu.ca:
- Resume
- Cover letter detailing your interest and motivations
- Names of three recent professional references from your current (or most recent) and two former supervisors.
- For candidates from outside Nunavut, please include a copy of a current public-school teaching certificate.
Note: Attachments larger than 10mb will not be accepted. Include the posting number QUL 2627 12884 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 authorized by the Government of Nunavut, Department of Education, and Qikiqtani School Operations.