Principal - Glenelm School

WINNIPEG SCHOOL DIVISION

ADMINISTRATIVE VACANCY

Announcement No: A-2026-2027-20

Date: November 10 th , 2026

Winnipeg School Division has an Employment Equity policy which strives for the removal of barriers to the hiring, advancement, full inclusion, and fair representation of women, Indigenous peoples, 2SLGBTQQIA+ community, persons living with a disability and racialized people at all levels within the organization.

Principal Glenelm School

(Classification I)

Glenelm School is a Nursery to Grade 6 school in the Elmwood community, serving approximately 110 students. The school is committed to creating a safe, caring, and inclusive learning environment that celebrates student identities, strengths, contributions, and ways of being. Targeted literacy, numeracy, and EAL supports help meet the diverse learning needs of students, including newcomers.

Glenelm provides engaging academic and enrichment opportunities designed to support student learning and well- being. School priorities include strengthening literacy and numeracy while integrating Indigenous education, Education for Sustainable Development, and technology across the curriculum. Students also benefit from land-based learning, arts, clubs, extracurricular activities, STEAM and intramural sports.

Strong relationships with families and the broader community are central to Glenelm. An active Parent Council, a robust breakfast program, and before- and after-school care contribute to a welcoming and supportive school community.

Starting Date : January 4, 2027

Qualifications : Consideration will be given to applicants who have demonstrated the following qualifications

and characteristics:

• Is an instructional leader and a teacher of teachers. Demonstrates the ability to strengthen teaching practice, build staff capacity, and lead collaborative approaches that improve literacy, numeracy, student engagement, and achievement.
• Is deeply committed to Truth and Reconciliation and decolonization. Demonstrates meaningful action in advancing the Calls to Action, Indigenous education, land-based learning, cultural teachings, and reconciliation through both professional practice and school leadership.
• Holds high expectations for every learner. Champions inclusive, strength-based learning environments where students' identities, gifts, cultures, languages, and ways of being are recognized and celebrated, and where every student experiences belonging, purpose, joy, and success.
• Is a strong advocate for inclusive education. Understands and responds to diverse learning strengths and needs and supports multiple pathways to student success.
• Builds strong relationships with families and community. Values authentic partnerships with parents, caregivers, community organizations, cultural groups, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, mentors, and the broader family of schools.
• Leads with transparency, compassion, and trust. Communicates clearly, is visible and accessible, and creates a safe, caring, collaborative school culture that supports the well-being of students, staff, and families.
• Has a strong understanding of Early Years pedagogy. Demonstrates knowledge of developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive, engaging, and evidence-informed instructional practices that respond to the strengths and needs of young learners.
• Is a courageous and reflective innovator. Uses student voice, staff feedback, evidence, and data to identify opportunities, ask meaningful questions, challenge existing practices, and lead improvement that has a measurable impact on learners.
• Is a collaborative and imaginative leader. Inspires staff to think beyond traditional approaches to schooling and create authentic learning experiences grounded in intellectual rigour, curiosity, creativity, community, student agency, and collective purpose.

Interested applicants can apply online by accessing Employee Connect (select the Staff Services link of the WSD home page) or by completing and returning an Application for Administration form (available through Employee Connect, in school offices or in the Staff Support and Relations) and must submit the following:

An Application for Administration form. This form is available from Staff Support and Relations, your school office or WSD Staff Portal.

• A typed up-to-date resume giving qualifications, experience and other relevant information.
• A statement of educational philosophy.