Principal and Vice-Principal

DUFFERIN- PEEL CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

Invites applications for the position of

Principal and Vice-Principal For immediate openings The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is one of the largest and most diverse school districts in Ontario with approximately 81,000 students attending 151 schools (125 elementary and 26 secondary) located throughout Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon and Orangeville. In addition, over 40,000 students enroll in the board’s Adult and Continuing Education Programs each year. We strive to ensure that each school and board facility is a safe, caring, healthy and inclusive place, where each student has every opportunity to succeed.

At Dufferin-Peel, our goal is to provide quality Catholic education, which teaches students necessary life skills and prepares them for post-secondary education, the workplace, and for their role as responsible citizens. Our staff is among our greatest resources. The people we hire have a direct impact on the success of our students.

With approximately 10,000 employees, Dufferin-Peel is one of the largest employers in the region.

Successful candidates will demonstrate, a desire and ability to foster a Catholic Learning Community, though leadership and collaboration. Principals will set direction by building a shared vision which is aligned with the Board’s multi-year strategic plan; and secure accountability to parents, students, the community and the Board.

Candidates will possess the following:

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Successful completion of Ontario School Principal Qualifications Course Part I and II
  • Completion of Religious Education Specialist
  • Principal applicants should have at least 7 years’ successful teaching experience with at least one year as a Vice-Principal – preference will be given to candidates who have three (3) years’ experience as a Vice-Principal
  • Vice-Principal applicants should have at least 5 years' successful teaching experience
  • Experience in both school and Board-wide activities
  • Experience in a variety of settings is preferred

    LEADERSHIP PRACTISES SHOULD INCLUDE:

  • Setting directions
  • Building relationships and developing people
  • Developing the organization to support desired practices

  • Improving the instructional program

  • Securing accountability
Qualified interested applicants must submit the following documentation electronically in a single PDF file:
  • Resume, not more than 4 pages in length
  • Copies of all qualifications (Ontario College of Teachers Certificate of Qualifications, The Catholic Pastoral Reference Form for a Leadership Position must be completed by the applicant’s home parish priest within the last 12 months)
  • Two letters of reference dated within the last 12 months; one of which must be from your current Supervisory Officer.
Please forward your application and supporting documentation via email to: Theresa M. Davis, CHRL

General Manager, Human Resources

Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board

40 Matheson Blvd

Mississauga, ON

L5R 1C5

Theresa.davis@dpcdsb.org

We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity and sovereignty, including, but not limited to:

  • First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples.
  • members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour or place of origin.
  • persons with visible and/or invisible disabilities.
If you require disability related accommodation(s) to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at (905) 890-0708 extension 24670 to provide your contact information. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially. The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is an equal opportunity employer. We will accommodate your needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

We thank all applicants but advise that only those under consideration will be contacted.

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