1.0 FTE Temporary – Kwak'wala 8, Outdoors 9-12, English 9, and Prep (#53)

Applications are invited from teachers with

BC Certification for the following teaching position:

North Island Secondary School, Port McNeill, BC

1.0 FTE Temporary – Kwak'wala 8, Outdoors 9-12, English 9, and Prep

Commencing: ASAP to December 18, 2026

or return of incumbent, whichever comes first

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:

• completion of a Bachelor of Education;
• certification by or eligible to become BC certified by the BC Teacher Certification Branch;
• academic training, qualifications and recent successful experience teaching secondary Kwak'wala, Outdoor and Physical Education, English, and Careers;
• strong classroom management skills;
• the ability and energy to work with multi-age groups and meet the needs of students with a range of learning styles and abilities using a variety of teaching strategies;
• the ability and desire to work closely with staff in a team-oriented approach to teaching and learning;
• strong interest in innovation and inquiry; and
• ability to embed local Indigenous culture and ways of knowing into teaching practices.

Please contact Ms. Jen Turner, Principal (250-956-3394) if you have any questions with respect to the assignment.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested applicants should apply online through the Make a Future website (www.makeafuture.ca).

Alternatively, you may submit a résumé, transcripts, 3 supervisor references, practicum reports or teaching evaluations, BC teaching credentials, and an SD85 Application for Teaching (available at www.sd85.bc.ca).

Apply By NOON, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2026 to:

Ms. Rena Sweeney, Assistant Superintendent

Vancouver Island North School District 85

Telephone: (250) 949-6618, Ext. 2229

Email: rsweeney@sd85.bc.ca

Incomplete application packages will not be considered.

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL

We are honoured to live, learn, work, and play on the traditional lands of the Kwakwaka'wakw nations.

cc: VINTA                                                                                   November 13, 2026