Description
Applications are invited for the position of:
Principal of Bentley School
Effective August 27, 2025
Bentley School has a school staff of approximately 24 teachers and 19 support staff. It serves approximately 410 students by providing a learning environment using innovative and collaborative educational practices for Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12. There are also approximately 20 students participating in the Bright Future Play Academy.
The principal selection committee is seeking an innovative and visionary leader with an excellent background as a classroom teacher and administrator in Pre-Kindergarten - Grade 12 environments.
The ideal candidate will possess exemplary interpersonal skills and a commitment to building and promoting a collaborative environment. The new principal of Bentley School will be expected to continue to build on a proud tradition where the school actively partners with its community to develop the best educational experience possible for students.
The ideal candidate will possess experience in the following areas:
- Evidence of exemplary interpersonal skills
- Evidence of a commitment towards building and promoting collaborative environments.
- Evidence of establishing structures and supports focused on concurrent academic and social/emotional interventions
- Evidence of leadership experience with diverse students.
- Evidence of experience working with First Nations, Métis & Inuit families and communities.
- Evidence of strong foundational knowledge about First Nations, Métis & Inuit for the benefit of all students.
- Evidence of enrollment in a Master’s Degree Program with a firm completion timeline of no longer than 24 months, or evidence of completion of a Master's Degree Program.
- Evidence of a thorough understanding and application of current educational research.
- Evidence of high expectations for student achievement, literacy assessment, and effective literacy programming and interventions.
- Evidence of a commitment to leading and supporting professional development and school improvement initiatives aligned with jurisdictional and provincial directions.
- Evidence of a thorough understanding of how technology can facilitate learning.
- Evidence of LQS Certification (Completion or Pathways to Certification workshop, or evidence of credentials)
- Evidence of successful experience as an assistant principal or principal.
Administrative Procedure 430 on the Wolf Creek Website provides a detailed description of the
The new principal of Bentley School will also be expected to actively participate within the Wolf Creek Administrators’ Association and demonstrate a strong commitment toward our school district vision.
Applicants are asked to include the following in their applications:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Contact information for a minimum of three employment-related references
- Electronic evidence of the skills listed above (eg. portfolio or other leadership artifacts)
The competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
However, applications received by June 20, 2025, at 9:00 A.M. will be given special consideration.
Note: We thank all applicants for their interest, but advise that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
