Junior School Principal

Overview Junior School Principal — Permanent position, commencing July 2026. The Bishop Strachan School (BSS) is a leading independent day and boarding school for girls. For more than 150 years, we have inspired young women to be fearless learners and empowered them to lead with purpose and confidence. At BSS, we are dedicated to nurturing capable, confident leaders who embody the Signature of a BSS Girl — girls who lead with empathy, curiosity, and grit. They are unafraid to take risks, embrace challenges, and rise stronger each time they fall. Driven by an enduring love of learning, our students develop the confidence to shape their own paths and make meaningful contributions to the world. As an inspirational, innovative, and deeply committed educational leader, the Junior School Principal (the Principal) will shape a foundational journey from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 6 for our bright, engaged students. This visionary leader will cultivate a forward-thinking environment and create an outstanding education program that includes pedagogies which support an interdisciplinary approach that sparks curiosity and builds confidence in a joyful, supportive, and inclusive all-girls setting. The Principal is responsible for mentoring and leading a dynamic team, managing budgets, and enforcing policy to cultivate a safe, supportive, and exceptional learning environment for every student. As part of the Senior Leadership Team the Principal will collaborate closely with other school leaders to advance the school’s strategic vision. Who You Are An experienced educator with the equivalent of a Master’s degree in Education and several years’ experience in school leadership, including a proven record of outstanding achievement as a classroom teacher and leader 10+ years teaching experience and 5+ years leading in a Junior School setting (Vice Principal or Principal) Vision and the ability to think strategically and realize vision in conjunction with the BSS vision, mission and values A deep understanding of leading and implementing a responsive and rigorous education within the framework of contemporary (21st century) skills and technologies aligned to the Ontario curriculum The ability to inspire faculty to ensure that their programs surpass the Ontario curriculum expectations Demonstrated deep knowledge of and commitment to inquiry-based pedagogies What You’ll Do Provides visionary leadership for the Junior School (JK-Grade 6), aligning with the school's Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategic plan. Oversees the Junior School academic program to ensure excellence, rigour and alignment with the Ontario Curriculum, the Culture of Powerful Learning and the Signature of a BSS Girl. Understands and supports the use of inquiry including awareness of and appreciation for principles of the Reggio Emilia approach. Identifies strategic opportunities for innovation, including research, trends and educational disruptions and stays abreast of current educational research, particularly in girls\' education and early childhood development, to inform program enhancements. Participates as a member of the Senior Leadership Team in setting the strategic direction of the school. Working with the Dean of Teaching and Learning, manages staff allocations, timetables, and resource allocation within the Junior School to optimize learning across all subject areas. Manages the Junior School budget responsibly and strategically. Enforces school policies and procedures and collaborates with SLT on whole school policy development. Collaborates to ensure that a smooth alignment exists between the Junior and Middle and Senior Schools. Contributes to the Student Enrolment Management processes. Oversees the Junior School Vice Principal in planning and executing day-to-day school operations, leading Ontario curriculum delivery and classroom activities, guiding student life programming, and ensuring adherence to the Code of Conduct. Oversees the Dean of Student Well-being to ensure the creation and implementation of a progressive, comprehensive, and innovative Student Well-being program and a strategic framework that aligns with the School’s Mission, Vision, and Values to support and strengthen the social-emotional well-being of all students. Ensures the Junior School Athletic Director has a comprehensive athletic co-curricular program in place that enriches learning and provides diverse opportunities for exploration, leadership, and physical personal growth. Why Work at BSS? At BSS, we value and recognize the following core competencies in our employees: trust and integrity, collaboration, flexibility and adaptability, initiative, community focus and strong communication skills. Our employees are lifelong learners and apply these core competencies in all aspects of the school environment. Additionally, BSS offers a competitive total compensation package that includes: Extensive health and dental benefits package BSS is a full participant in the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Lunch provided every day Use of on-site fitness center Professional learning opportunities And a chance to be part of a great community BSS Values Diversity BSS is committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse and respectful environment. We believe that diversity in our school fosters a rich, inclusive and creative environment. We are actively engaged in building a more diverse school and encourage all qualified applicants to apply. How to Apply Interested applicants should visit our website and click Apply Now. We are committed to providing an accessible experience and an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the recruitment process. If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process, please contact the HR Admin at , ext. 1920 or by email at All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential. We thank all candidates for their applications; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr