Principal (Competition #T2526-0169), Bluffton

Principal of Bluffton School Effective August 26, 2026 Applications are invited for the position of:

Bluffton School has a school staff of approximately eight teachers and seven support staff. It serves approximately 133 students by providing a learning environment that uses innovative, collaborative educational practices for Kindergarten through Grade 9.

The principal selection committee is seeking an innovative and visionary leader with an excellent background as a classroom teacher and administrator in Kindergarten to Grade 9 environments.

The ideal candidate will possess exemplary interpersonal skills and a commitment to building and promoting a collaborative environment. The new principal of Bluffton 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 an ability to work collaboratively with an active school council, and parent community

Evidence of a commitment to leading and supporting professional development and school improvement initiatives aligned with jurisdictional and provincial directions.

Evidence of having a strong understanding of literacy progression and development in the early years, Kindergarten to Grade 9

Evidence of a strong understanding of rural school environments and the particular importance the school in a small town

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 Role of the Principal.

The new principal of Bluffton 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 close at 9:00 AM on May 25, 2026.

Note: We thank all applicants for their interest, but advise that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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