Posted 8 days ago
Temporary Vice Principal
@ Northland School Division
Gift Lake, Alberta
Overview
Northland School Division is hiring a Temporary Vice Principal for Gift Lake School, serving Kindergarten to Grade 11 in the Gift Lake Métis Settlement. The role leads instruction, builds community partnerships, and supports Indigenous language and culture. Applications close November 12, 2026, and selected candidates must provide a criminal record and child intervention check.
Responsibilities:
- Lead instruction and support staff in quality learning experiences
- Build relationships with school council and community
- Seek local partnerships for innovative student programs
- Promote Indigenous language and culture in the school
- Lead by example and take part in community life
Requirements summary:
- Alberta teaching certification or eligibility
- Leadership Quality Standard certificate
- Master's degree or commitment to complete one
- Five years of teaching in rural or Indigenous communities
- Indigenous language fluency is an asset
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-29
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-29
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Business operations |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none |
| Work setting | School |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Alberta teaching certification, Leadership Quality Standard certificate |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Education | Master’s degree (required) |
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Northland School Division
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Tansi, Edlánat’e, Hello! Welcome to Northland School Division No.61 (NSD). NSD is situated in some of the most stunning areas in northern Alberta. Covering 288,347 square kilometres, our schools are located near mountains, lakes, rivers, forests, and wetlands on Treaty 6 and 8 territories. We hold high respect for these traditional territories, their history, language and, culture. At NSD, 95% of the student population is of First Nations, Métis and Inuit descent. We have approximately 2000 students in 19 schools. Our schools are located in municipalities, First Nation reserves and, Métis Settlements. Commitment To inspire students to be the best they can be by providing outstanding holistic educational opportunities, with amazing staff and strong partnerships with families and communities. Vision "Our students love to come to school in Northland” Website: http://www.nsd61.ca Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthlandSchoolDivisionNo61 Twitter: @northland61
- LinkedIn followers
- 1,101
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 290
- Reported office locations
- P.O. Bag 1400 9809 77 Avenue, Peace River, Alberta T8S 1V2, CA
- Other recorded names
- Northland School Division
- Specialties
- First Nations and Metis Education
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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Tansi, Edlánat’e, Hello! Welcome to Northland School Division No.61 (NSD). NSD is situated in some of the most stunning areas in northern Alberta. Covering 288,347 square kilometres, our schools are located near mountains, lakes, rivers, forests, and wetlands on Treaty 6 and 8 territories. We hold high respect for these traditional territories, their history, language and, culture. At NSD, 95% of the student…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Education Management |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Peace River, Alberta |
| Organization type | Educational |
| Year founded | 1960 |
| Specialties | First Nations and Metis Education |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 18 |
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Employment Opportunity
Temporary Vice Principal
GiftLakeSchool
Northland School Division is now inviting applications for the role of Temporary Vice Principal at Gift Lake School. The school serving Kindergarten through Grade 11 is located in the Gift Lake Métis Settlement, one of only eight legislated Métis land bases with Métis governments established in Northern Alberta, Canada, and protected by legislation. It is situated along Highway 750, about 84 kilometres northeast of High Prairie. You can learn more about what Northland School Division has to offer by visiting .
Major Responsibilities include:
- A passion for promoting educational success for Indigenous learners, especially in their language and culture. Fluency in language and experience in the culture would be an asset.
- Will work closely with the school council and the community to build relationships in order to create a positive, inviting school environment that is integrated into the life of the community.
- Will actively seek local partnerships to create innovative program opportunities to engage and challenge students and promote a sense of pride and accomplishment.
- Is a strong instructional leader who will work with staff to ensure that students have high quality learning experiences.
- Leads by example and is active in the life of the community.
- Must hold or qualify for Alberta teaching certification and a Leadership Quality Standard certificate.
- Must hold a Master's degree or willingness to complete a Master's degree within a mutually agreed upon timeline.
- Has a minimum of 5 successful years of teaching experience in rural and/or Indigenous communities.
If you have leadership skills that can support literacy and language improvement through an Indigenous perspective at the school level and through Division goals, Northland School Division is the place for you.
Interested applicants are asked to submit a resume including the names of three (3) employer references by November 12th, 2026 to: Human Resources Department, Northland School Division. All applications must be emailed to [email protected]. We thank all applicants for submitting applications. However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Additionally, please note that selected candidates will be required to provide a criminal record and a child intervention check as part of the application process.
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