Vice-Principal Pool – Elementary and Secondary

The Waterloo Catholic District School Board serves over 38,000 learners and provides services to students in 50 schools (Kindergarten to Grade 12 and adult learners) across the Waterloo Region. The Board conducts intentional recruitment and selection as it seeks to achieve a state of greater equity for employees and students and to diversify its workforce.

WCDSB Mission: As disciples of Christ, we educate and nurture hope in all learners to realize their full potential to transform God's world.

WCDSB Beliefs: All students nurtured in a community grounded in our Gospel values, and experiencing authentic learning environments of collaboration, inquiry and engagement, will become global citizens who transform God's world.

WCDSB is looking for Vice-Principals who are passionate and committed to:

• Leading school communities in alignment with the WCDSB Multi-Year Strategic Plan ()
• Providing an encouraging and uplifting message to staff, student and families that provide healing and spark in alignment with the WCDSB Pastoral Plan ()
• Fostering equity for all students and staff in alignment with the Equity Action Plan (
• Valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment
• Utilizing innovation to improve student engagement and achievement
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Hold a current Certificate of Qualification with the Ontario College of Teachers (In good standing)
• Completion of Part 1 of the Ontario Principal's Qualification Program (PQP) and completion of Part 2 of the PQP or commitment to complete Part 2 by June 25, 2027.
• Hold a Religious Education Certificate, Part I or a Letter of Equivalency from OECTA Provincial/OCSTA
• Five years of teaching experience
• Development of a professional portfolio tied to the Catholic School Level Leadership Framework that demonstrates a transformation of lifelong learning experience(s) to teaching and learning practices.
  
  

Desirable Assets

• A Masters' degree
• Evidence of a clear understanding of the purpose and nature of leadership experiences in a Catholic School and in a variety of other settings
• Good knowledge of special education policies and procedures.
  
  

Application Process: Internal and External Applicants

All applications must be submitted directly through ApplytoEducation (). Should you require technical assistance, please contact ApplytoEducation at 1-877-900-5627 (Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am to 7:00 pm EST.) or email .

Applications will be accepted until Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 4:00 PM.

The Application Package Must Include

• A complete and up-to-date personal resume or curriculum vitae (cover letter and resume)
• A professional portfolio tied to the Catholic School Level Leadership Framework that demonstrates a transformation of lifelong learning experience(s) to teaching and learning practices. (See section: How to Build the Professional Portfolio)
• A Roman Catholic Baptismal Certificate.
• A current satisfactory pastoral reference dated within the last 12 months. The form can be found at
• Minimum of two professional references
• It is recommended that one reference is your current supervisor. If a current supervisor cannot be provided, please indicate why. Additional references are welcome, including from community work.
• Teacher Performance Appraisal: (TPA) completed within the past three years. (NOTE: If a TPA has not been completed within the past three years, a letter of support from the principal mentor will be accepted.)
• Upload your “good standing” OCT Certification (OCT number) from OCT website.
  
  

NOTE: If you are enrolled and your OCT certificate is not reflecting your current enrollment, please upload proof of enrollment for the following:

• Proof of enrollment in or completion of the Principal's Qualification Program Part One (placement pending successful completion of PQP Part One).
• Proof of enrollment in or completion of Religious Education Part 1
  
  

How To Build The Professional Portfolio

• Reference the Catholic School Level Leadership Framework and the MYSP provide the following:
• Up to 2 pages for each Catholic School Level Leadership domain describing your leadership work and experience as it directly relates to each domain (ensure your descriptions illustrate classroom, school and/or board level leadership)
• Examples can be both formal (i.e. division head) and informal (e.g. worked with the parish priest to deliver masses)
• Artifacts (photos, presentation link, certificate, memos, etc.) to support your written descriptions (approximately 2-5 artifacts per domain)
  
  

AODA Statement

To request this file in large print, please email . If you require a disability related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at (519) 578-3677, extension 2368, or via email at to indicate your needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code. Responses to inquiries will be provided within 72 hours.

A Privacy Statement

At WCDSB, we are committed to respecting your privacy and will take appropriate measures to protect any personal information you may share with us through the job application process. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Education Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.2, s. 171(1)3, and pursuant to section 28(2) of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). The information collected will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility and qualifications for employment and for administering human resources and employment-related functions. Questions regarding this collection may be directed to the Board's Privacy Officer at 519-578-3660 ext. 2381.

The successful candidate will be required to produce a satisfactory Criminal Background Check. For further Information, refer to policy APS 038 on the website of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board

Successful candidates will be required to produce a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Criminal Background Check. For further information refer to Administrative Procedure: APS 038 on the website of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board.

All qualified applicants are welcome and encouraged to apply. Applicants may choose to indicate if they are from a group who has experienced racial or social discrimination. Self-identification data will be used as a consideration in this posting. Aggregate data will be stored anonymously to support improvements to the Board's hiring processes.