Applications are invited for the position of:

Principal of Bluffton School

Effective August 26, 2026

Bluffton School has a school staff of approximately eight teachers and seven support staff. It serves approximately 133 students by providing a learning environment that uses innovative, collaborative educational practices for Kindergarten through Grade 9.

The principal selection committee is seeking an innovative and visionary leader with an excellent background as a classroom teacher and administrator in Kindergarten to Grade 9 environments.

The ideal candidate will possess exemplary interpersonal skills and a commitment to building and promoting a collaborative environment. The new principal of Bluffton School will be expected to continue to build on a proud tradition where the school actively partners with its community to develop the best educational experience possible for students.

The ideal candidate will possess experience in the following areas:

• Evidence of exemplary interpersonal skills
• Evidence of a commitment towards building and promoting collaborative environments.
• Evidence of establishing structures and supports focused on concurrent academic and social/emotional interventions
• Evidence of leadership experience with diverse students.
• Evidence of experience working with First Nations, Métis & Inuit families and communities.
• Evidence of strong foundational knowledge about First Nations, Métis & Inuit for the benefit of all students.
• Evidence of enrollment in a Master’s Degree Program with a firm completion timeline of no longer than 24 months, or evidence of completion of a Master's Degree Program.
• Evidence of a thorough understanding and application of current educational research.
• Evidence of high expectations for student achievement, literacy assessment, and effective literacy programming and interventions.
• Evidence of an ability to work collaboratively with an active school council, and parent community
• Evidence of a commitment to leading and supporting professional development and school improvement initiatives aligned with jurisdictional and provincial directions.
• Evidence of having a strong understanding of literacy progression and development in the early years, Kindergarten to Grade 9
• Evidence of a strong understanding of rural school environments and the particular importance the school in a small town
• Evidence of a thorough understanding of how technology can facilitate learning.
• Evidence of LQS Certification (Completion or Pathways to Certification workshop, or evidence of credentials)
• Evidence of successful experience as an assistant principal or principal.

Administrative Procedure 430 on the Wolf Creek Website provides a detailed description of the

The new principal of Bluffton School will also be expected to actively participate within the Wolf Creek Administrators’ Association and demonstrate a strong commitment toward our school district vision.

Applicants are asked to include the following in their applications:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Contact information for a minimum of three employment-related references
• Electronic evidence of the skills listed above (eg. portfolio or other leadership artifacts)

**The competition will close at 9:00 AM on May 25, 2026.**

Note: We thank all applicants for their interest, but advise that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.