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About the Role
Canada’s National Ballet School (NBS) is seeking an Academic Principal to lead its academic program, fostering a learning environment where all students feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed. This role is ideal for a collaborative, student-centred leader committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility, thriving in a creative and dynamic educational setting.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic and operational leadership for all aspects of the academic school.
- Lead the academic program for students in Grades 6–12, ensuring compliance with Ontario Ministry of Education requirements.
- Support student achievement through curriculum development, course planning, graduation requirements, academic guidance, and credit granting.
- Recruit, mentor, develop, and evaluate a team of talented educators.
- Create a positive, inclusive, and high-performing learning culture for students and staff.
- Partner closely with artistic, health, and residential leaders to support student well-being and success.
- Build strong relationships with students, families, faculty, alumni, and external stakeholders.
- Oversee Ontario Student Records (OSRs), transcripts, reporting, attendance, and academic administration.
- Ensure safe, welcoming, and effective learning environments for all students.
- Serve as an ambassador for the academic program with parents, educational institutions, government agencies, and the broader community.
- Occasionally teach classes, supervise exams, and support day-to-day school operations as needed.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Education
- Principal's Qualification Program (Parts 1 and 2)
- Member of the Ontario College of Teachers
- Previous experience as an effective Principal or Vice Principal
- Successful teaching experience at the elementary and/or secondary levels
- Experience and knowledge of innovative approaches to cutting-edge teaching practices, to include self-directed and experiential learning
- Strong knowledge of Ontario curriculum, Ministry requirements, and private school operations
- Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and student-centred learning
- Exceptional leadership, communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills
- The ability to inspire educators, engage families, and support students in achieving ambitious goals
- Successful candidates must supply Canada’s National Ballet School with a Police Reference Check in accordance with the School’s Child Abuse/Sexual Abuse Prevention Policy.
Skills
- Equity
- Diversity
- Inclusion
- Accessibility
- Student-centred learning
- Leadership
- Communication
- Relationship-building
- Problem-solving
- Innovative teaching practices
- Self-directed learning
- Experiential learning
- Ontario curriculum knowledge
- Ministry requirements knowledge
- Private school operations knowledge
Location
- Canada
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Principal
- Vice Principal
- Elementary teaching
- Secondary teaching
Education Level
- Master's degree in Education
- Principal's Qualification Program (Parts 1 and 2)
Salary/Compensations
- $100,000 - $130,000 annually
About the Company
- Canada’s National Ballet School (NBS) is one of the country’s leading arts and education institutions, dedicated to excellence in ballet training, academic instruction, and community engagement.
- With over 300 employees, NBS supports a wide range of programs that span professional dance training, health and wellness initiatives, and outreach across Canada.
- For more than 65 years, NBS has been a national leader in dance education, driven by a commitment to inclusion, innovation, and the transformative power of the arts.
- We strive to create an environment where students and staff can thrive, contribute meaningfully, and be part of a collaborative and purpose-driven community.
Equal Opportunity
- NBS is committed to addressing systemic inequities in every facet of our organization including programs, policies and practices.
- It is NBS’ top priority to build a remarkable and talented workforce that reflects the diversity of the City of Toronto.
- We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, especially welcoming those with diverse intersectional identities who bring unique perspectives and contribute to the diversification of ideas.
- If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform us.