One of Canada’s leading gender inclusive IB Schools, founded in 1965, The York School is a place where learning extends beyond the classroom and students are challenged to realize their full potential and discover who they want to be.

In two state-of-the-art campuses in the heart of Toronto, The York School brings together an innovative and progressive employee experience and fosters a caring and inclusive environment.

JOB PURPOSE:

Reporting to the Head of School, the Senior School Principal oversees the Academic and co-curricular program of students in Grade 9 to Grade 12, as well as the wellbeing and performance of the faculty within the Senior School. The Principal is a champion of the Senior School and actively contributes to shaping the division’s culture, overseeing day-to-day operations, managing and leading division staff, and building relationships with students and parents. 

The Principal is a dynamic leader with strong emotional intelligence, exceptional communication and relationship skills, academic prowess and strategic vision and execution. They will have a passion for working with teachers and the IB programme, in particular a passion for students in intermediate & senior age groups. They will be a passionate team player and strong contributor to The York School’s culture of wellbeing and belonging.

Key Responsibilities:

• Co-create the strategic direction of the Senior School, with a particular emphasis on the Strategic Plan, and guide the implementation of it through the Senior School division 
• Create, develop and deliver the School’s Senior School strategies, underlying procedures and monitor the implementation within the School
• Lead the Senior School divisions in operations, programs and activities that are designed to infuse IB Middle Years Programme & Diploma Programme, with a particular focus on the development, implementation, and review of programmes of inquiry
• Supervise direct reports and provide coaching, feedback, growth opportunities including professional development, and performance management 
• Create and/or approve policies and procedures, ensuring they meet or exceed compliance requirements and best practice standards
• Ensure quality programs, support services, education, and research is developed in accordance with policy and practice standards
• Create assessment benchmarks for students and teachers and track progress towards those goals
• Consistently stay up to date on developments in the field of education, bringing forward any innovations or changes, with a particular focus on learning strategies
• Alongside team members, study curriculum and make recommendations to trustees regarding courses of study, changes to texts, schedules, and provide innovative program ideas
• Collaborate effectively with the school’s Leadership Team and team members on K-12 school-wide improvement efforts, including creating exceptional learning experience and promoting wellbeing, inclusivity and belonging
• Establish and maintain regular communication with parents, by ensuring that inquiries are  responded to in a timely and professional manner, sharing communications through the official School channels, hosting parent breakfast sessions, and attending School functions
• Set behaviour expectations and discipline students as necessary on a variety of issues including attendance and conduct
• Oversee and manage the Senior School division budget