Job Description

PRINCIPAL - 5-YEAR TERM - HILLCREST SCHOOL (PATHWAYS TO GRADUATION)

2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

This position will commence for the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year. The successful candidate will be required to take part in meetings, attend to planning, and preparation will be required prior to the official start date.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Subject to the response to this job requisition, education and experience requirements may be raised. All applicants must:

• have a minimum of five (5) years teaching experience would be considered an asset
• hold or have the ability to have a continuing contract with a School District;
• possess or willingness to obtain a New Brunswick Principal's Certificate.

SHORTLISTING

Only candidates meeting the above requirements may be considered for appointment to this position, except in cases where no fully qualified applicants apply.

For the purpose of shortlisting for interviews, preference will be given to applicants who:

• can demonstrate success in leading school improvement initiatives and working collaboratively to increase student learning outcomes;
• have administration experience either in an acting or permanent capacity;
• demonstrate implementation of research-based high impact instructional, and assessment practices appropriate to the level of the curriculum;
• Bilingualism would be considered an asset.

APPLICATION PACKAGE

A complete application must include:

• acover letter;
• a current resume;
• a copy of the New Brunswick Principal’s Certificate

Applicants who do not yet hold a New Brunswick Principal’s Certificate must clearly indicate in their cover letter andor resume:

• their current status in the certification process;
• which required graduate-level university courses and training modules they have completed to date.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. As part of our standard screening process, current and previous employers may be contacted.

VISION STATEMENT: Striving for Excellence in education by engaging students’ passion for learning in a safe and positive environment.