Job Description

Adjacent to Victoria on southern Vancouver Island, Sooke School District is the fastest growing school district on Vancouver Island and one

of

the fastest growing districts in British Columbia. With a commitment to transformational growth and operational excellence, our vibrant workplace culture reflects the dynamic communities where we live, work, and play. SD62 serves five municipalities: Langford, Colwood, Metchosin, Sooke and the Highlands and is on

the

traditional territories of the T'Sou-ke Nation, S?I?

NEW

(Beecher Bay) Nation, and the Nuu-chah-nulth: Paa?

?iid

?

at

? (Pacheedaht) Nation. Some of our schools are located on the traditional territory of

the

MALEXE? (Malahat)Nation,

and

the

L?k

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peoples

of

Songhees

and

EsquimaltNations. The district is a major employer in our region, with over 2,300 educators and support staff serving more than 14,000 students. The Board of Education has developed a future-oriented Strategic Plan that focuses on three priority areas: Learning, Engagement, and Growth.

Vice Principal Pool - Middle

The Principal role is a key leadership position which is responsible for the operation of our schools in a manner that promotes optimum student learning and fosters an inclusive and welcoming environment. As an ideal candidate, you:

Strive for

Personal Excellence

Think

Critically

and

Creatively

Build

Relationships

Practice a

Growth Mindset

Effectively

Communicate

and

Collaborate

Model

Leadership Excellence

Use a

Systems Thinking

Approach Cultivate

Community

Encourage

Employee Growth

Provide a

Strategic Focus

And have the required education and experience noted below:
Completion or near completion of a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership or related area Bachelor's Degree in Education Valid BC teaching certificate Minimum of five (5) years of recent and exemplary teaching experience preferably in grades 6 to 8 demonstrating knowledge and understanding of the unique needs and characteristics of students at the elementary level Experience leading programs and initiatives at the school and/or the district level Experience in fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion Experience incorporating Indigenous education into learning activities for all students Experience leading and teaching in a unionized public-school setting using the BC curriculum preferred

The salary range for this full-time position is $134,607 to $142,017 per annum. Initial placement within the range is based on related education and experience. Sooke School District offers a competitive benefits package and pension plan.
Please submit a cover letter and a resume including references, on the Make a Future website.


If you require assistance, please see How to Apply for detailed instructions.


The deadline for submissions is

12:00

pm

on

January 5, 2026.

We thank all those that apply; however, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

School District No. 62 (Sooke) is an equal opportunity employer.

We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in a workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment. Our educational environments are welcoming and safe. Our staff and students value and appreciate our differences.