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 community-minded dedicated school leaders who are committed to supporting strong learning environments for Nunavut’s students.
As Vice‑Principal, you will support instructional leadership and contribute to a positive, inclusive school culture. Working collaboratively with the Principal, you will help foster strong relationships with students, staff, families, and community partners. You will assist in supporting student success, promoting culturally responsive learning environments grounded in Inuit Societal Values, and advancing school priorities related to literacy, inclusion, and student well‑being.
Resiliency, adaptability and resourcefulness (Qanuqtuurniq) are assets to employment and northern life.
About the School
Located in the picturesque hamlet of Clyde River, Nunavut, Quluaq School serves the local community. The school has a population of approximately 360 students in a K-12 setting with a staff of 41. The school and community are steeped in a rich history of Inuit culture.
About Education in Nunavut
The work of the Government of Nunavut is shaped by the Inuit Societal Values. The Department of Education is committed to Pilimmaksarniq/
Pijariuqsarniq by supporting staff development through well-designed professional learning opportunities.
Nunavut schools, working together for a common cause (Piliriqatigiinniq/
Ikajuqtigiinniq), are currently focused on improving literacy outcomes for all students and ensuring students’ learning experiences are culturally relevant and respectful. School operations in all 3 regions are committed to:
- Promotion of the Inuktitut Language and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangiit (Inuit Societal Values)
- Improving Student Literacy
Required Qualifications
Education & Certification
- Bachelor of Education degree
- Valid teaching certificate recognized by, or eligible for certification in Nunavut (International educated teachers who do not hold a Canadian teaching certificate must have their credentials evaluated through Pathways to Teach Canada)
Experience
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a formal or informal school leadership role (e.g., Vice‑Principal, department head, instructional coach, or teacher‑leader)
- Minimum 5 years of classroom teacher experience
Core Leadership Competencies
- Demonstated commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive, and culturally responsive school climate, supporting student and staff well‑being.
- Demonstrated ability to support instructional leadership in collaboration with the Principal, with a focus on literacy development and inclusive instructional practices.
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to instructional improvement through coaching, professional learning communities (PLCs), and the use of student achievement data to support student success.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain 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
- Ability to communicate in Inuktitut (verbal and written).
- Experience supporting Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit-based education.
- Experience supporting bilingual and ESL programming.
Instructional Leadership
- Graduate level training in education.
- Demonstrated experience supporting positive school‑wide behaviour and learning environments (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 planning.
- Exposure to school‑based budgeting or resource management, supporting fiscally responsible decision‑making under the guidance of the Principal.
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary Range (Certified Vice-Principal): from $108,201 prorated/annum to $157,970 prorated/annum.
- Nunavut Northern Allowance for Clyde River, Nunavut: $22,978 prorated/annum.
- Subsidized Housing: Available but sharing may be required.
Conditions of Employment
- Applicants currently employed by the Government of Nunavut must hold a valid Nunavut teaching certificate.
- Applicants from outside Nunavut must provide a copy of a current public-school teaching certificate from a Canadian jurisdiction recognized by the Nunavut Department of Education. Applications that do not include 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 these documents may take several weeks to obtain. We recommend that you ensure to have them at time of application.
- Successful candidates must provide a Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) dated no more than six months prior to the start date as indicated above.
- All job offers will be contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in Canada at time of application.
Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Interviews will follow the behavior descriptive model as described in the attached link: BehaviorDescription Interviewing (gov.nu.ca)
Employment Equity
The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, 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 by e-mail to [email protected]
- Cover letter stating your interest and motivations
- Names of 3 recent professional references, from your current (or most recent) and 2 former supervisors.
- For candidates outside Nunavut, a copy of a current public-school teaching certificate
Note: Attachments over 10mb will not be accepted.
Please 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.
