Employment Opportunities
Deputy Head, Senior School
Founded in 1915, Elmwood School is the pre-eminent all-girls’ school in Canada’s capital. An independent International Baccalaureate day school for outstanding girls from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12, we offer a rigorous academic university preparatory program. Our mission is to inspire each girl to reach her full potential.
Elmwood School is seeking a visionary and innovative Deputy Head, Senior School to start August 2012. Suitably qualified, experienced and enthusiastic candidates are invited to apply for this senior leadership position. This is an exciting opportunity for a gifted leader to manage the Senior School (Grades 9-12) with a particular focus on the quality of teaching and learning.
Reporting to the School’s Head, and as a member of a Senior Leadership Team, the Deputy Head will oversee the Senior School academic program, university counseling, Senior School student life, the whole school timetable, academic budgeting and student information and reporting.
Expertise in an all-girls environment and an ability to teach a subject specialism to International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme standard will be particularly useful. A strong background in technology integration and learning management systems would also be an asset. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the School’s rich co-curricular program.
To be considered, candidates must possess:
- a proven track record of strong leadership and management skills;
- presence and be a visible and approachable leader;
- a strong determination to get the very best for every student;
- a vision to initiate new ideas and contribute to strategic development of the school; and
- a passion for teaching and learning and a commitment to excellence.
Elmwood offers its faculty a competitive salary and benefits package including participation in the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, small class sizes, opportunities for professional development and the opportunity to work in a vibrant, collegial workplace.
Elmwood reserves the right to make an appointment before the application deadline, should a suitable candidate be found.
Should your background and skills be a match for our needs, please send as soon as possible a letter of intent, resume/CV, skype address and reference information to Cheryl Boughton, Headmistress, by e-mail with the job title in the subject line to hr@elmwood.ca, or by fax to (613) 741-8210, or by mail to:
261 Buena Vista Rd.
Ottawa ON K1M 0V9
Deadline: Friday, February 17 at 4 p.m.
General Career Inquiries
Elmwood School is more than a place to work, it's a place where your decisions can positively impact the life and development of young girls. You will lead, inspire and encourage our students' creativity, growth and academic excellence.
We are always looking for talented and committed individuals to join our team. To be considered for future or existing opportunities, please send your covering letter and resume to:
Human Resources: hr@elmwood.ca
Please indicate your specific qualifications in the body of the email; i.e. the grades and subjects you are qualified to teach.
Your information will be kept on file for one year.
