Principal - Robertson School

WINNIPEG SCHOOL DIVISION

ADMINISTRATIVE VACANCY

Announcement No: A-2026-2027-19

Date: November 10th, 2026

Winnipeg School Division has an Employment Equity policy which strives for the removal of barriers to the hiring, advancement, full inclusion, and fair representation of women, Indigenous peoples, 2SLGBTQQIA+ community, persons living with a disability and racialized people at all levels within the organization.

Principal Robertson School

Classification II

Robertson School is a Nursery to Grade 6 elementary school located in a vibrant and highly diverse community within Winnipeg School Division, with an enrolment of approximately 340 students. Robertson is a close-knit, multi-generational and multicultural community school, with a strong emphasis on maintaining valued programs and partnerships. The school is committed to creating decolonized, equitable, and inclusive programming. The school values relationships among students, families and staff members and embraces the idea that learning with and in community brings great value to learning and school life. Learners, staff, and families would say that the school community feels like family, Robertson School strives to foster a wholesome, healthy, and innovative environment where learners can thrive as resourceful and responsible thinkers, community members and lifelong learners.

Starting Date: January 4, 2027

Qualifications

Consideration will be given to applicants who have demonstrated the following qualifications and characteristics:

• Puts children first and prioritizes children's needs, strengths, well-being, and potential.
• Is a relationship-centred principal who builds trust, listens, communicates openly, and values the strengths of others.
• Is visible and engaged. A principal who takes an active role in school life, builds connections with students and staff, and is present in classrooms and throughout the school.
• Is a collaborative and fair principal. Trusting professional judgement of their staff, encourage teamwork, establish clear expectations, and lead with integrity and consistency.
• Is a knowledgeable principal teacher in Inclusive Education. Understands diverse and complex learning needs and leads collaborative planning to ensure appropriate supports are in place for all learners and included in the life of the classroom and school.
• Is a strong instructional leader. Has a solid understanding of elementary teaching, learning, literacy, numeracy, and Early Years pedagogy. A principal who can lead ongoing instructional improvement and still see themselves as a learner.
• Champions equity, diversity, and Indigenous Education. Celebrate the school's multicultural community and foster an inclusive environment where all students and families feel valued and belong.
• Values community connections and can build strong partnerships with families, staff, and the broader community and continues to support school community events.
• Fosters a positive school culture and leads with joy. Promotes open communication, mutual respect, staff well-being, and a safe, supportive learning environment.
  
  

Closing Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 9:00 am

Interested Applicants Can Apply Online By Accessing Employee Connect (select The Staff Services Link On The WSD Home Page) Or By Completing And Returning An Application For Administration Form (available Through WSD Portal, In School Offices, Or In The Staff Support And Relations) And Must Submit The Following

• An Application for Administration form. This form is available from Staff Support and Relations, your school office or WSD Staff Portal;
• A typed, up-to-date résumé outlining qualifications, experience, and other relevant information;
• A statement of educational philosophy.