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Substitute Teachers

@ Armbrae Academy

Halifax, Nova Scotia

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Overview

Armbrae Academy is hiring occasional and substitute teachers to cover classes across its Junior, Middle and Senior schools. The work covers a range of academic areas and includes continuing the learning program and creating an engaging classroom. The posting requires a Nova Scotia teacher certificate and a satisfactory Vulnerable Police Clearance, and states that salaries are competitive within HRM.

Responsibilities:

  • Cover classes across academic areas
  • Continue the program of learning
  • Create an engaging learning environment

Requirements summary:

  • Nova Scotia Elementary or Secondary Teacher Certificate, or equivalent
  • Good standing with the Nova Scotia Office of Teacher Certification
  • Satisfactory Vulnerable Police Clearance
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-22
First seen by our source
2026-10-16
Source record updated
2026-11-06

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Job details

DepartmentEducation
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingSchool
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer low
Licences & certificationsNova Scotia Elementary Teacher Certificate, Nova Scotia Secondary Teacher Certificate, Vulnerable Police Clearance
Background checksvulnerable sector
Encouraged to applyPeople with disabilities

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Armbrae Academy

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An independent, university preparatory, co-educational, non-denominational day school from Preschool to Grade 12

Full company description

An independent, university preparatory, co-educational, non-denominational day school from Preschool to Grade 12, Armbrae Academy is accredited by the Canadian Educational Standards Institute and is a member of the Canadian Association of Independent Schools.

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People associated on LinkedIn
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Reported office locations
  • 1400 Oxford St, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 3Y8, CA
Other recorded names
  • Armbrae Academy
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An independent, university preparatory, co-educational, non-denominational day school from Preschool to Grade 12, Armbrae Academy is accredited by the Canadian Educational Standards Institute and is a member of the Canadian Association of Independent Schools.

FieldValue
IndustryEducation Administration Programs
Company size11-50 employees
HeadquartersHalifax, Nova Scotia
Organization typeEducational
Year founded1887
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Job description

Who Are We?

The Armbrae Academy education experience encompasses not only the pursuit of academic excellence but also the formation of character and values. Our Be Kind, Work Hard philosophy underpins everything we do as we strive to develop and nurture balanced and principled students.

Armbrae Academy was founded in 1887 and is a co-educational PreK to grade 12 University preparatory school with 265 students. Armbrae offers a structured but informal atmosphere that provides students an opportunity to form close relationships with peers and teachers. Armbrae is a member in good standing of the Canadian Accredited Independent Schools (CAIS) and is accredited by the Ministry of Education and Early Childhood Development for Nova Scotia to grant the Nova Scotia high school leaving certificate.

We are looking for exceptional Occasional/Substitute Teachers to cover a variety of academic areas in our Senior (Grade 10-12), Middle (Grade 7 – 9) and Junior (PreK – Grade 6) schools. The successful candidates will be responsible for covering classes and continuing the program of learning as well as creating an engaging learning environment.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate is a member in good standing with the Nova Scotia Office of Teacher Certification and holds an endorsed Elementary Teacher Certificate or endorsed Secondary Teacher Certificate or equivalent provincial or other certification.

How To Apply

Please apply directly to the following individuals:

Junior School: Tara Burt, Director of Junior School,

Middle School: Stephanie Sajatovich, Director of Middle School,

Senior School: Ally Read, Director of Senior School,

Please include with your cover letter and resume: teaching qualifications/licenses, diplomas/certificates, practicum reports, teaching evaluations, reference letters and transcripts.

Our Offer

Armbrae Academy offers a positive and inclusive workplace community that celebrates creativity and collaboration and is committed to ongoing professional development. Our salaries are competitive within the HRM (Halifax Regional Municipality).

As a condition of employment a satisfactory Vulnerable Police Clearance must be provided. While all applicants are thanked for their interest, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Armbrae Academy is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment where everyone feels respected, valued and supported. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know the nature of any accommodation that you may require.

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