Administrator - Vice-Principal Christian Secondary School

Administrator – Calgary Christian Secondary School – Vice-Principal

The Palliser School Division invites highly motivated educators, who have demonstrated exceptional leadership to apply for the position of Vice-Principal at Calgary Christian Secondary School. The position will begin on August 21, 2026, or on a mutually agreed date. The successful candidate will be a pedagogical leader who possesses excellent interpersonal skills, a proven record of excellence in teaching, evidence of success in leading and encouraging professional learning and a willingness to be involved in the extracurricular activities of the school.

Administrative duties will include an active role in instructional leadership and all aspects of school leadership.

Calgary Christian School is a community, called and dedicated to integrate faith and learning, reaching for excellence in equipping responsive citizens of God’s Kingdom through Christ-centered educational environment. The campus is located in the west end of Calgary and welcomes staff, students and the community into a family atmosphere while ensuring a safe and secure facility with loving and caring teachers.

When you apply to the Palliser School Division, you can feel good about developing our future leaders and contributing to student success.

• Master’s Degree in Education or a related field (or in the process of obtaining one)
• Valid Alberta Teaching Certificate
• Exemplary teaching and administrative experience
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Commitment to establishing positive working relationships with staff, parents, and community partners
• Commitment to establishing partnerships and is knowledgeable about indigenous cultures, traditions and values
• Experience in multi-grade level classrooms
• Willingness to explore innovative approaches to learning
• Commitment to work with both Palliser School Division and Horizon Academy Society to lead the development of transformational approaches to learning
• Student-focused leader, with a proven track record fostering excellence in student learning in an inclusive environment
• Ability to provide effective leadership which fosters innovation, collaboration, respect and trust
• Ability to work in partnership with parents and other stakeholders to support student growth and development
• Strong interpersonal skills

In order to maintain a safe and secure working environment, applicants new to The Palliser School Division must provide:

• Criminal Record Check, including vulnerable sector check from Local Police Service or RCMP detachment
• Social Insurance Number (SIN) card or document issued by Service Canada. SIN card/document must be in current legal name. Name on SIN card/document must match your Government Issued  Criminal Record Check
• Government issued  - valid driver’s license, valid passport or Nexus card
• Completed Alberta Intervention Check

• Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan (ASEBP) coverage (as per collective agreement)

• A commitment to Christian education and the ability to challenge staff and students to Christian learning and living;
• The belief there is one God, manifest in three persons:
  Father, Son, and Holy Spirit;
• A vibrant Christian faith, demonstrating the leadership of Jesus Christ;
• The ability to make Gospel values an integral part of school life;
• An ability to lead in the establishment and maintenance of a wholesome, spiritual, emotional and professional atmosphere which characterizes the school as a Christian school;
• An ability to provide leadership for the advancement of Christian education by articulating an educational vision to the school staff, to the Society, and to the general Christian community;

Apply online. The following attachments should accompany the online submission:

• Cover letter directed to Audrey Kluin, Deputy Superintendent (Human Resources);
• Resume highlighting professional qualifications and experience;
• Copy of your valid Alberta Teaching Certificate;
• Statement of Christian Faith;
• Pastoral reference letter;
• Minimum of three professional references.

Those who apply by March 16, 2026, will be given priority and careful consideration; however, this posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted for an interview.

Audrey Kluin

Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources

By virtue of the submission of an application, the applicant agrees that the superintendent or designate can contact previous employers for the purpose of conducting confidential reference checks whether or not the applicant has listed a reference for that employer.