Strive to Excel, Serve with Humility, Lead with Integrity

St. John’s-Ravenscourt School (SJR) provides a respectful learning community for our students that inspires academic excellence, creative expression, active healthy living and social responsibility in order to develop compassionate and confident individuals. SJR is an independent co-educational Kindergarten to Grade 12 university-preparatory day and boarding school. We are seeking a dynamic educator to join our professional learning community as…

Principal of Senior School

Commencing August 18, 2014

The SJR Senior School (Grades 9-12), which has a distinct identity and a dedicated space within the School, has an enrolment of 350 students and a staff of 45.

The Principal will be an accomplished and caring educator with a track record of professional excellence, proven leadership experience and skills, ability to implement a variety of innovative practices, and relevant administrative experience. Possessing superior communication skills, s/he is capable of engaging stakeholders and inspiring teachers and students. The successful candidate will promote an environment of high standards for 21^{st century teaching and learning to ensure student success and oversee an extensive co-curricular program. Candidates are also expected to have experience in meeting the needs of senior years students. As a member of the Senior Administrative Team, the Principal contributes to SJR policy development and school management. Working within a collaborative learning environment, leadership is modelled through shared vision and values.}

Successful candidates should have an advanced degree and must hold a Manitoba Teaching Certificate or be eligible to obtain one. Please refer to the SJR website at www.sjr.mb.ca for a detailed position description.

Interested candidates are invited to submit applications including a personal statement of educational philosophy, detailed résumé and the names of three references no later than Friday, February 21, 2014 to:

Principal Search Committee

St. John’s-Ravenscourt School

400 South Drive

Winnipeg, MB R3T 3K5

Fax: 204.477.2480

E-mail: careers@sjr.mb.ca

In accordance with its employment equity policy, SJR encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We thank all who apply; only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.