Principal & Vice-Principal Eligibility Pool

Job summary

Advance the school board’s vision and mission while leading school communities, promoting student achievement, and supporting professional learning. Build partnerships with Black, Indigenous, and racialized communities, provide culturally responsive support, and identify and address systemic barriers affecting students, employees, and families.

Job details

Principal/ Vice Principal Eligibility Pool INTERNAL & EXTERNAL POSTING Principal Salary Range: $146,505 - $160,000 Vice-Principal Salary Range: $131,269 - $142,238 The Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board (PVNCCDSB) is seeking exemplary and innovative leaders for our Principal/Vice Principal Eligibility Pool at the elementary and secondary levels. Please note that this posting is for placement in a pool and not for immediate placement into a Principal or Vice-Principal role. We are committed to creating a school board that reflects the diverse communities we serve and to ensuring an equitable and inclusive work environment. We especially welcome applications from individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, including but not limited to those who self-identify as visible minorities, persons with disabilities, African, Black, Caribbean, Indigenous and other racialized individuals, and other persons of equity-seeking groups. You are invited to voluntarily indicate in your cover letter if you identify as one or more of the communities. This information will be kept confidential. PVNCCDSB recognizes that, consistent with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), the Ontario Human Rights Code, and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, employment practices and procedures at all levels should reflect, demonstrate understanding of, and respond to a diverse population. In our efforts to ensure an inclusive, diverse and representative workforce, we will value, promote and encourage the hiring of staff from underrepresented communities. Successful candidates will become an integral part of the leadership in our schools and have responsibility for advancing the board's vision and mission. Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate that they have personal leadership resources and leadership practices found in the Ontario Catholic School Level Leadership Framework; can promote student achievement; can lead professional learning communities; and are dedicated to ensuring that all of our students are successful in achieving the Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations. Successful candidates will also be expected to build partnerships and engage with Black, Indigenous and racialized communities; provide culturally responsive supports to employees, students and families; and identify and respond to systemic barriers that Black, Indigenous and racialized employees, students and families face within the school community. We offer competitive salaries, participation in a benefit plan, and attractive opportunities for advancement and excellent professional growth. Requirements Parts 1 & 2 of the Principals' Qualification Program (PQP) by the time of application. Successful candidates who have not completed PQP Part 2 may be placed in the pool. Completion of Part 2 is required within two years of placement. Hold two Specialists or a Master's Degree. Minimum of five years of successful permanent teaching in at least two divisions. Internal applicants will have successfully completed or be enrolled in the Aspiring Leaders Program. External applicants must have successfully completed an equivalent leadership program from their Boards. Demonstrate classroom or administrative excellence as indicated through performance appraisals. Religious Education Part 1 AQ as a minimum (or able to obtain within the first two years of hire). Demonstrate active participation in their Catholic parish faith community. Demonstrated leadership experience in instruction and assessment. School-based or system-based leadership experience. Understands the principles of adult learning, collaboration, facilitation and effective presentations. Candidates for the position of Principal will have Vice-Principal leadership experience. Leading projects and initiatives on anti-racism and equitable and inclusive education is an asset. APPLICATION PACKAGE Please submit the following documents in PDF format: Cover letter (which indicates preference for Elementary or Secondary panel) Resume Confidential Catholic Pastoral Reference for Leadership (available on the page of the Board website) Catholic Philosophy of Education statement Current Ontario Teaching Certificate Three (3) professional references with current contact information Professional Portfolio For external candidates only - Most recent Teacher or Vice- Principal Performance Appraisal Virtual P/VP Application Information Session: September 29th, 4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Please request the link via the Candidates with issues registering should email mgraham@pvnccdsb.on.ca for the link. Those chosen to move forward in the interview process should be available for a virtual screening interview the week of October 12, 2026. All panel interviews will be scheduled on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Please submit your application electronically, either through Job Code: 4069175 or by email, no later than 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 7, 2026, to: Darren Kahler Superintendent of Human Resource Services Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board 1355 Lansdowne Street West, Peterborough, ON K9J 7M3 Email PVNCCDSB is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. We leverage our inclusive organizational culture to further build upon our dynamic and diverse workforce, reflective of the communities we serve. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC), we will work collaboratively and respectfully with you in all stages of the recruitment process and throughout your employment. For further information about what accommodation and accessibility look like at PVNCCDSB please refer to our website. If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please contact Magdalene Graham at 705-748-4861 ext. 1193 or email Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the personal information provided is collected under the Education Act and will be used to determine employment eligibility.

What you’ll do

Advance the school board’s vision and mission while leading school communities, promoting student achievement, and supporting professional learning. Build partnerships with Black, Indigenous, and racialized communities, provide culturally responsive support, and identify and address systemic barriers affecting students, employees, and families.

Requirements

Applicants must have at least five years of successful permanent teaching experience across at least two divisions, two specialist qualifications or a master’s degree, and the required principal qualification coursework; candidates may complete PQP Part 2 within two years of placement. Requirements also include Religious Education Part 1, Catholic parish participation, leadership experience, and completion of an aspiring-leaders or equivalent program; principal candidates must have vice-principal leadership experience.

Benefits

• Benefit Plan • Professional Growth Opportunities • Advancement Opportunities

Listed skills

• assessment · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• Facilitation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Educational Leadership
• Student Achievement
• Instructional Leadership
• Assessment
• Professional Learning Communities
• Adult Learning
• Collaboration
• Facilitation
• Presentation Skills
• Culturally Responsive Support
• Anti-Racism
• Equity and Inclusion
• Community Engagement
• Partnership Building
• Project Leadership
• Catholic Education

Job areas

• Education
• Management & Leadership