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Principal/Vice-Principal Positions

Gibsons, British Columbia
CA$130,901 - CA$166,124/annual
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Full-Time

About the role

We acknowledge with respect and gratitude the unceded and traditional lands and waters -- the Tem íx w of the Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw and the swiya of the shíshálh Nation, where we learn, collaborate, and journey together . Come work with us! The Sunshine Coast is a spectacular region of British Columbia. Located a short 40-minute ferry ride from the Vancouver area, our district is made up of unique communities encompassing 13 schools, providing educational excellence to a population of 3,400 students. Our region has a warm climate, gorgeous shoreline and astounding views of the Salish Sea and the coastal mountains. As a resident of this vibrant community, you will have access to endless outdoor recreational opportunities, a vibrant arts scene, cultural activities and occasional glimpses of whales and bears as you travel to work.

School District 46's vision is to be a thriving and inclusive community of lifelong learners. The Districts mission is: nurturing each learners academic, physical, social, and emotional growth; inspiring joy in learning; and strengthening their sense of personal and cultural identity, dignity and purpose for their lifelong journey. Our values are: learning (growing through holistic, reflexive, reflective, experiential, relational and personalized learning [as reflected in the First Peoples Principles of Learning]); belonging (fostering inclusion and well-being through meaningful, compassionate, respectful connections with ourselves, each other and the land); integrity (practicing personal responsibility, respect, and honesty); and equity (committing to diversity as a strength and inclusion as a right). The Board of School District 46 has affirmed its commitment to Indigenous Peoples and Truth and Reconciliation by building relationships and deepening understanding of Indigenous history, worldviews, and ways of knowing.

Come and join our incredible, inspiring team of passionate and dedicated staff.

In anticipation of vacancies over the next two years, we are creating a pool of selected applicants to fill roles as Secondary, Elementary and District Principals and Vice-Principals for select positions as they become available. The 2024/2025 salary ranges for these positions were $130,901 to $145,721 for Vice-Principals, and $149,228 to $166,124 for Principals. These will be adjusted once the 2025/2026 salary increases are implemented.

If you have the following qualifications, we invite you to apply!

  • Evidence of successful teaching and educational leadership experience
  • Academic preparation/post-graduate work
  • Demonstrated ability to develop a school culture of collaboration, innovation and inquiry
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Possession of, or eligibility for, a BC teaching certificate
  • Previous school administrative experience is an asset
  • A demonstrated commitment to action towards Truth and Reconciliation
  • Commitment to cooperative, site-based, school management

Please apply online at referencing this posting. Make sure to include the following with your application:

  • Your résumé
  • A cover letter outlining your motivation and interest in working with our district
  • A summary (no longer than 400 words) outlining a school or district-wide initiative that you led, describing your role and what impact your efforts had on enhancing student learning
  • Contact information of two professional references, one of whom must be your current supervisor.

Questions can be directed to . Please submit your application no later than 4:00 pm on Monday April 13, 2026. We look forward to hearing from you!

The Sunshine Coast School District is dedicated to creating safe, healthy and welcoming working environments through our value of and commitment to diversity and inclusion in our schools, district and communities. We invite applications from all qualified applicants.

About School District 46 - Sunshine Coast

Primary and Secondary Education

Come teach with us! Come work with us!

Take a 40-minute ferry ride 30 km northwest of Vancouver and you have arrived!

School District 46 is one of the largest employers on the Sunshine Coast. With our enrolment of over 3100 students, we have more than 600 employees working in positions as teachers, principals, education assistants, childcare workers, clerical support, custodians, tradespeople, teachers-on-call and casual replacements. Our employees take great pride in contributing to the education of our students on the Sunshine Coast.

The Sunshine Coast School District is committed to principles of inclusion and equity and invites those with diverse backgrounds to apply.

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