Adjacent to Victoria on southern Vancouver Island, Sooke School District is the fastest growing school district on Vancouver Island and one of the fastest growing districts in British Columbia. With a commitment to transformational growth and operational excellence, our vibrant workplace culture reflects the dynamic communities where we live, work, and play. SD62 serves five municipalities: Langford, Colwood, Metchosin, Sooke and the Highlands and is on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish: T’Sou-ke Nation and Scia’new Nation and Nuu-chah-nulth: Pacheedaht Nation. Some of our schools are located on the traditional territory of Esquimalt Nation and Songhees Nation. The district is a major employer in our region, with over 2,300 educators and support staff serving more than 14,000 students. The Board of Education has developed a future-oriented Strategic Plan that focuses on three priority areas: Learning, Engagement, and Growth.
Principal Pool - Elementary
The Principal role is a key leadership position which is responsible for the operation of our schools in a manner that promotes optimum student learning and fosters an inclusive and welcoming environment. As an ideal candidate, you:
Strive for Personal Excellence
Think Critically and Creatively
Build Relationships
Practice a Growth Mindset
Effectively Communicate and Collaborate
Model Leadership Excellence
Use a Systems Thinking Approach
Cultivate Community
Encourage Employee Growth
Provide a Strategic Focus
And have the required education and experience noted below:
Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership or related area
Bachelor’s Degree in Education
Valid BC teaching certificate or eligibility for certification
Minimum of three (3) years of recent and exemplary service as a principal/vice principal, preferably in grades K-5 demonstrating knowledge and understanding of the unique needs and characteristics of students at the elementary school level
Experience leading programs and initiatives at the school and/or district level
Experience in fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion
Experience incorporating Indigenous education into learning activities for all students
Experience leading in a unionized public-school setting using the BC curriculum preferred
The salary range for this full-time position is $149,228 to $157,676 per annum. Initial placement within the range is based on related education and experience. Sooke School District offers a competitive benefits package and pension plan.
Please submit a cover letter and a resume including references, on the Make a Future website.
If you require assistance, please see How to Apply for detailed instructions.
The deadline for submissions is 12:00 pm on February 5, 2025.
We thank all those that apply; however, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
School District No. 62 (Sooke) is an equal opportunity employer.
We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in a workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment.
Our educational environments are welcoming and safe. Our staff and students value and appreciate our differences.