Tumbler Ridge Secondary School requires a 1.0 Vice- Principal
2 days ago
Effective August 1, 2026
Tumbler Ridge Secondary School requires a vice-principal who is authentic, innovative, and resilient. This leader will have a passion for impacting student achievement, school culture and a desire to work proactively with students, staff, parents and the community, while honouring diversity and equity. This position involves a teaching responsibility. The specifics of the teaching component will be determined with the successful candidate, but may include electives for grades 7-12 (Woodshop, Outdoor Education, Photography and Art/Digital Media).
School District No. 59 (Peace River South) is located in the beautiful Peace Region of Northeast British Columbia. We serve 3600 students in 18 schools. The three major centers in the district are the communities of Dawson Creek, Chetwynd, and Tumbler Ridge. The district's core business is ensuring a "Quality Education for each Student" with the core value of "Continuous Learning for All." We have a strong belief in developing teachers, meeting students where they are, and providing a rich meaningful experience for all learners.
Tumbler Ridge Secondary School is a grade 7-12 school with approximately 180 students. Tumbler Ridge is situated in the UNESCO Global Geopark that offers a plethora of outdoor activities that you can participate in all four seasons. It is a dream location for outdoor enthusiasts and is known for its hiking trails, waterfalls and mountain biking trails.
IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE
Academic Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Educational Leadership, Administration or related field.
If not currently in possession of such a degree, the successful candidate must be willing to complete one within three years.
- Must hold, or be eligible to hold, teaching certification in the province of British Columbia.
Professional Experience
- Record of exemplary teaching at variety of grade levels in more than one school.
- School-based or district-wide leadership as a teacher and/or administrator.
- Successful experience working with, and implementing programs/intervention for students with diverse needs. Can provide examples of striving for equity for indigenous learners, students with complex needs, and any other identified student/group.
- Ability to de-escalate situations and promote positive solutions to problems. Able to navigate difficult conversations with all partners.
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
- Experience implementing academic, social-emotional, and behavioural supports and interventions that are appropriate to the needs of individual students.
- Ability to foster, maintain and restore healthy relationships that promote a positive school climate and culture that is welcoming, honours diversity, is pro-active, and demonstrates a restorative approach to student discipline.
- Demonstrates positive competencies in communication, collaboration, and teamwork. Values and promotes meaningful engagement with students, staff, parents, and community.
- Demonstrates ability to improve measured student success within the context of implementing district strategic planning goals.
For further information, contact Superintendent, Christy Fennell, at Please submit your cover letter and resume, including the names and contact numbers of two work-related references, to .
Deadline for application is Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 11:00 am.
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