High School Principal

About the High School Principal Position:

Canadian Academy seeks an experienced, inspirational and collaborative Principal to provide dynamic, forward-looking leadership for our High School (Grades 9-12), promote curricular innovation and excellence in teaching and learning, guide student development, and shape school culture.

Reporting to the Head of School, the Principal will lead the High School Leadership Team (consisting of a Vice Principal, a DP Coordinator/Learning Leader, a Head of Residential Life, and two Counselors) and a faculty and staff of approximately 40, and work closely with the Middle School Principal, MYP Coordinator/Learning Leader, and other members of the School Leadership Team.

This is a new position that reflects the evolution of our school and its needs. Due to enrollment growth and the increasing complexity of our program offerings, we have outgrown our current 6-12 Secondary model. By creating separate Middle School and High School divisions, we can better meet the needs of our students and teachers in both divisions.

Over the next few years, the High School will focus on further developing our successful and growing residential life program; creating and refining individualized graduation pathways that are attractive and viable alternatives to the IB DP, enabling CA to meet the evolving needs of diverse learners; and leveraging new technologies to enhance learning and expand opportunities for personalization and choice.

Key Responsibilities:

Academic Leadership

• Lead a strong academic program that includes the IB Middle Years Programme in Grades 9 & 10 and Diploma Programme and other pathways to graduation in Grades 11 & 12.
• Oversee curriculum development, implementation, and enhancement, ensuring alignment with international standards and school goals.
• Foster a culture of inquiry and intellectual curiosity.
• Promote interdisciplinary, experiential learning that connects to real-world contexts.

• Lead the development and promotion of personalized graduation pathways beyond the IB DP, including the CA Diploma, that align with individual interests, goals, and strengths.
• Ensure high academic standards that prepare students for success beyond CA.
• Use data and evidence-based practices to monitor student learning and drive improvement.

Faculty & Staff Development

• Develop and supervise high school faculty and staff, fostering professional growth to ensure excellence in teaching and learning.
• Cultivate collaborative, high-performing teams and foster a culture of trust, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Collaborate with the HR team and other school leaders to identify, recruit and retain the very best international teachers.

Student Experience & Well-being

• Champion a balanced student experience integrating academics, SEL, athletics, arts, service, and leadership opportunities.
• Set and uphold expectations for student behavior and responsible digital citizenship.
• Promote student voice, agency, and leadership across the division.
• Oversee comprehensive student support systems addressing academic, social-emotional, and personal needs.
• Ensure inclusive practices and policies that promote a strong sense of community and belonging.

Residential Life

• Provide oversight and vision for a growing residential life program, ensuring alignment with the school’s strategic direction and student well-being goals.
• Oversee and guide the development of policies, staffing, and programming for boarding students, working collaboratively with residential life leadership and staff.
• Foster a vibrant, inclusive boarding community that promotes character, independence, belonging, and balance for students living on campus.
• Champion the integration of residential and academic life, helping boarding students thrive holistically.

Community Building and Engagement

• Actively build relationships and foster a welcoming, inclusive High School community.
• Communicate proactively and clearly with students, parents, and faculty.
• Strengthen partnerships with parents, alumni, and external stakeholders to build community engagement and support student success.
• Represent the High School in communications and interactions with the broader community.

Operations & Organizational Leadership

• Oversee the daily operations of the High School including scheduling, staffing, calendar planning, and policy development.
• Collaborate on school-wide initiatives such as strategic planning, accreditation, and cross-divisional alignment.
• Contribute to budget planning and resource allocation to support instructional and programmatic priorities.
• Support admissions, onboarding, and student retention strategies specific to the High School and participate in decision-making about enrollment.
• Utilize data-informed practices for ongoing assessment and continuous improvement of all High School programs.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced international school leader with excellent knowledge of the IB MYP and/or DP and a successful track record as a high school teacher or counselor.

They will have most or all of the following:

• Master’s Degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or related field
• Strong operational and strategic thinking capabilities, including demonstrated success in managing complex change
• Experience with:
  • curriculum and pathway innovation
  • SEL curriculum & program implementation
  • residential life or boarding administration
  • using educational technology to enhance student learning outcomes
• Demonstrated success in leading faculty growth and development

and will be:

• A student-centered decision maker
• Skilled at fostering a collaborative faculty and staff culture
• Committed to distributed leadership
• Able to inspire, empower and support faculty and staff
• Internationally-minded and and committed to the ideals of international education
• A person of integrity who leads by example
• Able to demonstrate emotional intelligence and a sense of humor
• An excellent communicator who can build strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues
• A creative thinker who is always looking for ways to improve the student experience
• An open-minded collaborator and team player

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Interested candidates should prepare and submit via the link above:

• Cover letter (maximum two pages)
• Updated résumé
• A list of at least four references, including phone and email contact information

All written materials should be uploaded to Bamboo as PDF files.

• Video introduction (landscape, maximum 4 minutes), articulating:
  • Why you are interested in working at CA
  • Why CA is a good fit based on your experience
  • Your leadership style

Please share the video as an unlisted Youtube link, included in your cover letter.

The application deadline is September 19, 2025; we hope to invite finalists to visit our campus in early- to mid-October. We receive the right to accelerate this timeline if an exceptional candidate is identified earlier in the process.

The start date for this position is August 1, 2026.

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