Vice Principal of Student Life and Belonging

Senior School 

Full Time – Continuing Contract 

Starting August 2025 

About York House School
It all began on the corner of Granville and 28th where seven fearless women welcomed 17 students to the very first York House School in 1932. Nearly a century later, thousands of students have found their unique path and purpose at YHS. Our School has since grown into one of Canada’s leading independent schools for girls. Today, we serve approximately 700 students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12.

At York House School, our Vision is clear: seeing the world as it is, and imagining what it could be, we aspire to create a transformational experience for students who are empowered to reshape the future.

Our Mission

We are dedicated to creating an environment that elevates the mind, celebrates uniqueness, inspires creativity, and encourages discourse.

Why Join Us?

At York House School, we’re fostering a learning environment where creative exploration, courageous conversation and deep intellectual engagement are equally celebrated. This bold approach requires a highly skilled, diverse and energetic team of committed faculty and staff. Please check out our Spark Strategic Plan to learn more.

If you are passionate about education, excited by the opportunity to inspire future leaders, and eager to be part of a vibrant, forward-thinking community, we would love to hear from you.
 

Position Overview

Reporting to the Principal of the Senior School, The Vice Principal of Student Life and Belonging will work closely with the Vice Principal of Student Success to ensure the implementation of the mission, vision, values and strategic teaching and learning priorities of the School. This individual will have a team of School Counselors reporting to them and will work closely with the Athletics Director, Coordinator of Outdoor Education, and the Coordinator of Community & Experiential Learning. 

Competencies:

• Demonstrated knowledge and the implementation of best practices with respect to the cognitive and socio-emotional development of girls
• Demonstrated experience as a dynamic, innovative and enthusiastic educator
• Experience in progressive discipline and creating systems that promote prosocial behaviour
• Experience in using metrics to measure the success of and inform future action plans 
• Evidence of strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment with demonstrated competence in communication and conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with all stakeholders (students, parents, staff, faculty)
• Experience with risk management and the implementation of provincial policies related to safe and caring schools

Job Responsibilities: 

• With oversight of the Senior School Principal, develops and implements a set of metrics to identify, measure, and monitor data & school improvement related to Student Life and belonging 
• Promotes a culture of respect and high standards for social interaction through oversight, monitoring & addressing issues of lateness, attendance, uniform and code of conduct.
• Serves as 1st point of the administrative contact for student, teacher, and family to address social, emotional, behavioral concerns (Level 1/2 of Multi-Tiered System of Supports)
• Leads the crisis management drills in the Senior School (fire drills, lockdowns, earthquake drills) with the support of the VP of Student Success
• Leads and facilitates the Student Life and Belonging team with the leads of co-curricular programs, including Student Leadership and Community
• Learning, Outdoor Education and Athletics to: 
• Ensure a school life program that cultivates the whole person and the documentation and scope and sequence of BC core competencies, YHS values and life skills across our co-curricular program.
• Serve as the administrative contact and provide logistical support for school assemblies , TAG and student leadership 
• Ensure oversight and adequate supervision of co-curricular programs and student-led clubs/teams
• Working with and supporting the Coordinator of Student Leadership and
• Community Learning, Coordinator of Outdoor Education and the Director of Athletics, is the point of contact for local and provincial co-curricular excursions.
• Serves on the multidisciplinary team that addresses behavioral and digital threat assessments.
• In partnership with the VP of Student Success and using a data-informed approach, creates, implements and reviews the school experience so that it promotes well-being, academic excellence and belonging.
• Oversees the Teacher Advisory Group Program and collaborates with the VP of Student Success to create a meaningful Grade 8 Transitions program to promote belonging and well-being.
• In collaboration with the Head of the Wellness Hub and VP of Student Success, develops, implements, and monitors a system of restorative practice, progressive discipline, and anti-bullying (Grades 8-12) 
• Is the administrative oversight of Community time (J block) on Wednesdays
• Co-teaches the CLE block (Grade 10) with the VP of Student Success

Operations: In collaboration with the Senior school Principal

• Ensures the smooth operations of the Senior school
• Managing Student Life budgets
• Plans and executes Senior School Staff meetings, Department Head
• Meetings and lead team meetings, along with the VP of Student Success
• Recruits faculty & staff in collaboration with the Director of Human
• Resources, & VP Student Success
• Develops and monitors the SS supervision schedule (lunch and morning recess supervision)
• Assists with the recruitment of SS staff
• Hires SS Teachers-on-call (TOC)
• Conducts Teacher & Staff evaluations 
• Co-leads New Teacher Orientation & New Teacher Meetings with the VP
• Student Success and Junior School VP
• Participates in the Admissions process: interviews, assessments, open houses
• Contributes to communication with Senior School families
• Develops & conducts program review of areas where strategically identified 

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Strong organizational, planning and time management skills
• Bachelor of Education
• A Master’s in Education is preferred
• BC Teacher certification or equivalent
• Demonstrated track record of management and leadership
• 2+ years of experience as an Educational Leader
• 5+ years of teaching experience
• Strong communication skills (written and oral)
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
• A high degree of diplomacy and confidentiality
• Flexibility and sense of humour
• Proficiency in using and integrating technology, including data management and analysis

Please apply online here. 

This posting will remain open until the position is filled. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed as they arrive. All employees of YHS must be able to provide a passed vulnerable sector screening criminal record report. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Salary Range: $140,000.00 to $148,000.00 commensurate with experience and education.