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: Dates for starting and ending may change based on the approved school calendars.
Closing date for applications: Open until filled
About this Opportunity
The Qikiqtani School Operations with the Nunavut Department of Education is on the lookout for passionate and community-oriented school leaders who are dedicated to creating supportive learning environments for students in Nunavut. As the Vice Principal, your role will involve enhancing instructional leadership and promoting a positive, inclusive school atmosphere. Collaborating closely with the Principal, you will cultivate strong connections with students, staff, families, and community partners. Your efforts will focus on student achievement, fostering culturally responsive learning settings rooted in Inuit Societal Values, and advancing key school priorities including literacy, inclusion, and student well-being. Attributes such as resilience, adaptability, and resourcefulness (Qanuqtuurniq) are highly valued in this role and in life in the North.
About the School
Attagoyuk Ilisavik is located in the scenic community of Pangnirtung, Nunavut, serving approximately 250 students in grades 6 to 12 with a dedicated staff of 30. The school and its community have a deep-rooted connection to Inuit culture and history.
About Education in Nunavut
The initiatives of the Government of Nunavut are guided by Inuit Societal Values. The Department of Education is committed to Pilimmaksarniq/Pijariuqsarniq by providing support for staff development through well-structured professional learning opportunities. Nunavut schools are collaboratively focused on enhancing literacy outcomes for all students and ensuring that learning experiences are both culturally relevant and respectful. School operations across all three regions are dedicated to:
• 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
• Valid teaching certificate recognized by, or eligible for certification in Nunavut (Internationally educated teachers lacking 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 role (e.g., Vice-Principal, department head, instructional coach, or teacher-leader)
• At least 5 years of experience as a classroom teacher
Core Leadership Competencies
• Proven commitment to nurturing a safe, inclusive, and culturally responsive school environment that supports the well-being of both students and staff.
• Demonstrated capability in supporting instructional leadership alongside the principal, focusing on literacy development and inclusive teaching practices.
• Experience in driving instructional improvement through coaching, professional learning communities (PLCs), and utilizing student achievement data to promote student success.
• Ability to establish and uphold positive, respectful relationships with students, staff, families, and community members, especially within northern and cross-cultural settings.
Assets and Preferred Experience
Language and Cultural Assets
• Proficiency in Inuktitut (both verbal and written).
• Experience in promoting Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit-based education.
• Familiarity with supporting bilingual and ESL programs.
Instructional Leadership
• Advanced training in education at the graduate level.
• Proven history of fostering positive school-wide behavior and learning environments (e.g., Restitution, Tribes, Positive Effective Behavior Supports).
School Operations & Systems
• Experience in implementing operational directives and departmental requirements, including collaboration with the District Education Authority (DEA) and Regional School Operations (RSO).
• Background in supporting site-specific school operations, such as scheduling, supervision, student support processes, or contributing to school improvement planning.
• Exposure to school-based budgeting or resource management, aiding in fiscally responsible decision-making under the Principal's guidance.
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, although sharing may be necessary.
Conditions of Employment
• Current employees of the Government of Nunavut must possess a valid Nunavut teaching certificate.
• Candidates from outside Nunavut must submit 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.
• Principals and Vice Principals must obtain a Certificate of Eligibility as a Nunavut Principal within three years of employment.
Mandatory Documentation
Please be aware that obtaining these documents may take several weeks. It is advisable to have them ready at the time of application.
• Successful applicants must provide a Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) dated no more than six months prior to 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 focused on building a representative workforce; thus, priority will be granted 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 expressing your interest and motivations
• Names of 3 recent professional references from your current (or most recent) and 2 former supervisors.
• For candidates outside of 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 authorized by the Government of Nunavut, Department of Education and Qikiqtani School Operations.