This posting is intended to establish a pool of qualified candidates for future Principal and Vice-Principal opportunities with the Wellington Catholic District School Board. Placement in the pool does not guarantee an immediate appointment. Successful candidates may be considered for positions as vacancies arise, based on the operational needs of the Board.
The Wellington Catholic District School Board invites applications from qualified Catholic education leaders for placement in its Principal and Vice-Principal Pools. As part of our ongoing commitment to strong leadership and succession planning, and guided by the Board’s mission, vision and strategic priorities, we are seeking faith-filled, collaborative and forward-thinking leaders who build inclusive Catholic school communities grounded in human dignity and belonging, advancing equity, faith formation, well-being and student achievement for all.
Required Basic Qualifications
- Successful completion of the Principal’s Qualification Program (PQP) Parts I and II as outlined in
Regulation 297 & 298
- Completion of Religious Education, Part 1
- A minimum of 5 years’ teaching experience
Preferred Experiences
- Experience as a Vice-Principal or Principal
- Teaching experience in two or more divisions and/or specialized teaching assignments
- Experience in school-level and board-wide activities
- Demonstrated leadership abilities
Competencies
Successful Candidates Will Demonstrate
- faith-filled leadership grounded in Catholic values, service, justice and hope;
- effective instructional leadership that advances student achievement, well-being and faith formation;
- a commitment to equity and inclusion by fostering safe and welcoming environments, upholding human rights, valuing diversity and identifying and addressing systemic barriers;
- a commitment to reconciliation and honouring Indigenous rights, perspectives and ways of knowing;
- the capacity to build collaborative teaching and learning cultures and strong relationships with students, staff, families, parishes and community partners;
- leadership in improvement, innovation and professional learning through reflective, evidence-informed practice and systems thinking;
- effective communication and responsiveness to the needs and concerns of the school community, using sound judgment to problem-solve and resolve conflict in challenging circumstances; and
- strong organizational and operational leadership, including responsible stewardship of financial, human and physical resources.
Interested and qualified external candidates are invited to submit their applications
no later than 12:00 noon on November 23, 2026. Applicants must indicate in their cover letter whether they are applying for the elementary and/or secondary panel and whether they wish to be considered for the Principal Pool, Vice-Principal Pool, or both.
Required Application Documents
- Cover letter
- Current resume, not exceeding three (3) pages
- A personal philosophy on Catholic Education, not exceeding two (2) pages
- Two (2) letters of reference dated within the past year, one of which must be from the applicant's current Principal or immediate supervisor
- A current Pastoral reference
Interview
Interviews will be conducted in December 2026. The interview panel will include Superintendents, Principals, and Human Resources representatives.
Selection
Successful candidates will be placed in the appropriate Principal or Vice-Principal Pool for consideration for future appointments. Candidates may also be considered for direct appointment to available positions based on Board needs.
Please Note
Candidates appointed to a Principal or Vice-Principal position will serve a one-year probationary period as an administrator.
Compensation and terms and conditions of employment will be established in accordance with the applicable agreement between the Wellington Catholic District School Board and the Catholic Principals and Vice-Principals Council.
POSTING DATE: November 12, 2026, REMOVAL DATE: November 23, 2026, at 12:00 noon
