Senior School Vice-Principal of Student Life

St. John’s School (SJS) is a leading independent, all-gender IB World School in Vancouver, Canada, offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP) across pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12. SJS is committed to providing an enriching and rigorous education that nurtures learning competencies, student agency, wellbeing, and a lifelong love of learning.

The Senior School Vice-Principal of Student Life involves monitoring and supporting students’ social, emotional, and pastoral needs across the school. This educator collaborates with faculty, families, and support services to promote student wellbeing and engagement in school life. Daily responsibilities include addressing attendance concerns, managing behaviour support processes, and responding to individual student matters. The role also contributes to the development of wellbeing initiatives and the maintenance of fostering a positive, caring school culture.

Program Leadership and Student Life

• Develop and monitor metrics to assess and improve student life and belonging experience.
• Promote a culture of respect, high standards of behaviour, attendance, and engagement.
• Serve as the primary administrative contact for student social, emotional, and behavioural concerns.
• Facilitate Student Life and Belonging team leadership, including Athletics, Outdoor Education, and Experiential Learning.
• Ensure co-curricular and extra-curricular supervision, scope, and sequence aligned with values and competencies.
• Oversee the implementation and continuity of the advisory programme.

Operational Leadership

• Support smooth day-to-day Senior School operations with the Senior School Principal and Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) Coordinators.
• Manage Student Life budgets and scheduling (e.g., supervision, co-curricular activities).
• Contribute to communication with current and prospective families.
• Lead program reviews and implement strategic initiatives.

Education & Experience

• A British Columbia Certification of Teaching (BCCT).
• Completion of a Bachelor of Education degree (Masters in Education degree is considered an asset.)
• 5+ years of teaching experience at a Senior School level.
• 2+ years of education leadership experience is preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of the International Baccalaureate programmes.
• Knowledge of the MYP and DP curriculum framework and core components.
• Need to be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• A Basic First Aid Certificate is considered an asset.
• A motivated, adaptable, and enthusiastic team player.
• Commitment to universal design for learning, inclusion and fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Proven experience leading or contributing to co-curricular and/or outdoor education programs is an asset.
• Dynamic ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrate and pursue excellence in practice and professional growth.
• Strong organizational, administrative, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Positive attitude, growth mindset, and strong emotional intelligence (EQ).
• Proficient in providing support for diverse learning needs.
• High degree of diplomacy and confidentiality.
• Technical proficiency with Google Workspace and educational softwares such as Blackbaud.

This role will require working hours outside of school office hours: often evening events; occasionally going offsite to document student programs; and occasional morning and weekend commitments.

This job profile outlines the key responsibilities for the roles and is not meant to be exhaustive. This will include performing the administrative and related tasks or any other responsibilities required to reasonably meet the needs of St. John’s School, including, but not limited to the general duties outlined in the position profile.

It should be understood that the activities, responsibilities and obligations of this position may be modified from time to time, through discussion between the direct supervisor and the employee, in order to effectively meet the requirements of the School. On rare occasions…