ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

Job summary

Lead a Kindergarten-to-Grade-8 Catholic school, fostering a safe, supportive, equitable, and inclusive learning environment where all students can learn. Promote continuous improvement and shared responsibility, monitor performance expectations, and build trusting, collaborative relationships with students, staff, families, and the broader community.

Job details

Rooted in Belonging. Growing Together. SCHOOL PRINCIPAL October 6, 2026 Competition #26-190 Aileen Wright English Catholic School, Cochrane Permanent Full-Time Effective immediately Salary: $146,505-$160,000/year The Northeastern Catholic District School Board is looking for a dynamic school leader for this Kindergarten to Grade 8 school in Cochrane, ON. Our principals and vice-principals must have commitment to the ideals of Catholic Schools; a collaborative leadership style; excellent communication skills; strong interpersonal skills and a sound knowledge of, and experience with, the Ontario Curriculum. We welcome individuals to apply for this position who are willing to answer the call to leadership, inspire others to excellence and ensure our schools are safe and supportive places to learn and grow. Required Qualifications Registered with the Ontario College of Teachers Principals' Course Part I and II (or be nearing completion) Special Education Part I and Religious Education Part I would be an asset The Successful Applicant Will Demonstrate the belief that all students are created in the image of God, and that all students can learn. Foster a culture of equity and inclusion, while responding to the diverse needs of each student. Establish and nurture a culture of continuous improvement based on evidence, promote shared responsibility, and communicate and monitor performance expectations. Act with openness and integrity, and strive to foster trusting and collaborative relationships with all students, staff, parents and members of the broader community. Demonstrate thoughtful risk-taking and the ability to be a creative, collaborative, and proactive problem solver. Demonstrate resilience and self-reflection in the context of your work. Interested applicants must include a resume highlighting education and experience, a philosophy of education, the Pastoral Reference Form (provided upon request) completed by your parish priest, and the name and addresses of two professional references. Applications must include all of the required documents at the time of application in order to be considered. Applicants must possess the qualifications in accordance with the Education Act and the pertinent Regulations. To apply, please visit the Board website, click on 'Careers', click on the posting of interest, and then click on the green "Apply" button on the right hand side. If you do not already have an account, you will need to create one in order to apply for a position. All applications must be submitted on the Apply to Education portal no later than October 20, 2026. We wish to thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer. Candidates requiring accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code are asked to contact hr@ncdsb.on.ca Tricia Stefanic Weltz, CEO/CEdO

What you’ll do

Lead a Kindergarten-to-Grade-8 Catholic school, fostering a safe, supportive, equitable, and inclusive learning environment where all students can learn. Promote continuous improvement and shared responsibility, monitor performance expectations, and build trusting, collaborative relationships with students, staff, families, and the broader community.

Requirements

Applicants must be registered with the Ontario College of Teachers and have completed, or be nearing completion of, Principals' Course Parts I and II. Special Education Part I and Religious Education Part I are assets; candidates should also demonstrate commitment to Catholic education, collaborative leadership, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and knowledge and experience with the Ontario Curriculum.

Listed skills

• Communication · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Continuous Improvement · Preferred
• Performance Monitoring · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Collaborative Leadership
• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Ontario Curriculum Knowledge
• Equity and Inclusion
• Continuous Improvement
• Evidence-Based Decision-Making
• Performance Monitoring
• Relationship Building
• Problem-Solving
• Resilience
• Self-Reflection
• Special Education
• Religious Education

Job areas

• Education
• Management & Leadership

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