The Niagara Catholic District School Board is establishing a pool of Vice-Principals at the secondary level and invites applications from qualified and unqualified candidates. Unqualified candidates are welcome to apply; however they must have the qualifications prior to placement.
In accordance with the Catholic Leadership: Principal and Vice-Principal Selection Policy and Administrative Guidelines, we will seek the following Skill Set and Profile for Niagara Catholic Secondary Principals and Vice-Principals.
- Commitment and dedication to the mission and vision of Catholic education
- Willingness to accept responsibility from the Catholic community and to exercise Catholic leadership within this community
- Personal faith commitment
- Involvement within their community and/or parish
- Catholic vision
- Catholic leadership
- Knowledge
- Competence
- Personal qualities
- Educational skill
- Management skill
- Relationship-building
In compliance with the Administrative Guidelines of the Catholic Leadership: Principal and Vice-Principal Selection Policy, the following are the qualifications required at the time of placement:
QUALIFICATIONS
The following qualifications are required prior to assuming the placement:
- Religious Education Qualifications:
- Part II of the OECTA/OCSTA Religion Course
OR
- Four (4) full graduate courses in Theology/Christian Education toward a degree or diploma in Theology from a Catholic University
OR
- Part I of the OECTA/OCSTA Religion course and two (2) graduate courses in Theology/Christian Education toward a degree or diploma in Theology from a Catholic University
- Ontario School Principals Qualifications Part I and Part II as per Ontario Regulation 184/97 under the Ontario College of Teachers' Act
- Part I of the Special Education Course
Vice-Principal Candidates are required to have:
- A minimum of five (5) years successful teaching and/or acceptable related experience in at least two (2) different divisions (Primary, Junior, Intermediate, or Senior)
- A positive recommendation from the candidate's Principal and/or an appropriate Superintendent of Education
- A participating member of a Catholic community as attested by a parish priest
- Successful participation in the Leadership Identification Program or an equivalent leadership program
- A copy of the most recent Performance Appraisal
- A copy of the Annual Growth Plan
Interested applicants will be required to provide:
- A completed Niagara Catholic Application for Administrative Position
- A written pastoral reference (within the current school year) completed on the Faith Reference Portfolio
- A one-page statement of philosophy of Catholic Education which outlines past experiences and examples of personal commitment to Catholicism
- The names, addresses and telephone numbers of five (5) references from the applicant’s current or previous work environment
- A current written professional reference from the applicant’s immediate supervisor or supervisor from the previous year as requested on the application form
- Completed Supervisor Attestation Form
- Evidence of preferred qualities/experiences relating to leadership experiences and professional growth initiatives as requested on the application form
- A current copy of the Ontario Certificate of Qualification (OCT)
- A copy of the most recent Performance Appraisal
- A copy of the Annual Growth Plan
Interested applicants are invited to apply through Apply to Education on the available job posting for Vice Principals by submitting your Application for an Administrative Position.
Complete applications are due by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, November 20, 2026 .
Niagara Catholic is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students, families, and communities we serve. Guided by our Equity and Inclusive Education Policy, and in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, we actively work to identify and remove barriers, address bias, and foster fair, respectful, inclusive, and welcoming employment practices.
We welcome applicants from a broad range of backgrounds, lived experiences, and identities, and value the unique contributions each person brings to our Catholic learning environment.
Niagara Catholic is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process, and through all stages of employment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment and selection process are encouraged to notify Human Resources so that appropriate support can be facilitated.
Niagara Catholic does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.
