Position Title: Vice Principal – Grades 7 to 12

Location: Gobind Sarvar School, Calgary

Job Type: Full-time

About Gobind Sarvar School

Gobind Sarvar School is a vibrant, faith-based educational institution committed to nurturing academic excellence and holistic development. In just six years, we have experienced significant growth, guided by our mission to foster inquisitive thinking, self-exploration, and strong cultural identity in our students. We are proud to offer a welcoming and inclusive environment that values both academic rigor and community connection.

Position Overview

We are seeking a passionate, experienced, and collaborative educator to serve as Vice Principal for Grades 7 to 12. This leadership role offers the opportunity to support the academic, social, and emotional development of middle and high school students while working closely with teachers, students, and families to foster a safe, respectful, and engaging learning environment.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong instructional leadership, a commitment to faith-based values, and the ability to guide students through the important developmental years of junior and senior high school.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Collaborate with the Principal in designing and implementing curriculum and instructional practices aligned with Alberta Education standards and the school’s mission.
• Support and mentor teachers in delivering differentiated, engaging, and inclusive instruction for Grades 7 to 12 students.
• Monitor student progress, graduation requirements, and academic achievement, while implementing data-driven interventions and support strategies.
• Lead and participate in professional development initiatives that foster continuous improvement and instructional excellence.
• Support pathways planning, student goal-setting, and post-secondary readiness initiatives.
• Academic Leadership
  

Student Support & Discipline

• Oversee student support systems, including academic interventions, behaviour management strategies, attendance monitoring, and social-emotional support.
• Partner with teachers, parents, counsellors, and support staff to address behavioural, academic, and social concerns.
• Implement fair and consistent disciplinary procedures in alignment with school policy.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and inclusive school culture that promotes student responsibility, leadership, and well-being.

Administrative Duties

• Assist the Principal in scheduling, staffing support, resource allocation, budgeting, and other operational needs.
• Coordinate school events, parent-teacher conferences, student activities, and staff meetings.
• Manage standardized testing and ensure compliance with provincial and federal education requirements.
• Maintain accurate student records, including academic performance, attendance, and disciplinary actions.
• Support high school programming, course planning, timetabling, and graduation tracking.

Community Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with families, community partners, and stakeholders.
• Represent the school at community events and outreach initiatives.
• Promote family engagement through volunteer opportunities, information sessions, and regular communication.
• Encourage student participation in leadership, service, cultural, and extracurricular activities.

Qualifications

• Valid Alberta Teaching Certificate.
• Master's of Education or an equivalent degree recognized by Alberta Education.
• Minimum of 6 years of teaching experience preferred, ideally within junior high and/or high school education.
• Previous leadership experience is considered an asset.
• Strong understanding of adolescent development, diverse teaching methodologies, and inclusive learning practices.
• Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Flexible, adaptable, and committed to ongoing professional growth.

Work Location: In person