Temporary Vice Principal

Employment Opportunity

Temporary Vice Principal

Gift Lake School

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 www.nsd61.ca/careers.

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 applications@nsd61.ca. 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.