Associate Head, Academics and Principal, Middle & Senior School

Contract: full time
Closing date: 10 November 2026
Listed: 16 September 2026, from a public job listing

The advert

Associate Head, Academics Principal, Middle & Senior School The York School (York) is a leading independent, co-educational International Baccalaureate (IB) World School in midtown Toronto, serving 775 students from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12 across two state-of-the-art urban campuses. Founded in 1965, The York School is committed to creating exceptional learning experiences that nurture curious, globally minded learners who lead with integrity and purpose. York offers the IB Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programs, alongside its distinctive Personalized Pathway program. Guided by a strategic plan that centres on exceptional learning experiences, wellbeing and belonging, and operational excellence, The York School is a vibrant and forward-looking community where students are known, supported, and encouraged to discover their full potential. The York School invites applications for two leadership positions: Associate Head, Academics, and Principal, Middle and Senior School. Associate Head, Academics Reporting to the Head of School and serving as a key member of the Leadership Team, the Associate Head, Academics will provide strategic leadership for teaching and learning across York’s JK–12 program. Working closely with the Principals, the Associate Head will translate the School’s strategic priorities into academic practice, strengthen leadership capacity, and foster coherence and continuous improvement across divisions. The Associate Head will lead curriculum, pedagogy, assessment, faculty development, professional learning, and evidence-informed innovation and thoughtful experimentation, while ensuring alignment with relevant accreditation requirements. They will foster a collaborative culture that values shared expertise, consultation, and collective problem-solving, ensuring that diverse perspectives inform decision-making and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate for Associate Head will bring significant, progressive educational leadership experience, including experience leading academic programs, faculty, and educational leaders. They will have deep knowledge of contemporary curriculum, pedagogy, assessment, and faculty development, together with a demonstrated ability to translate vision into action and develop leaders. A thoughtful, strategic, and collaborative leader, they will build high-performing teams, navigate complex issues with sound judgement, remaining connected to the student experience and visible in the day-to-day life of the School. They will demonstrate exceptional emotional intelligence, approach change with confidence and steadiness, and balance fresh thinking with respect for the strengths and expertise that exist within the School community. Experience in an independent, international, and/or IB school environment is an asset. Principal, Middle & Senior School Reporting to the Associate Head, Academics, the Principal, Middle & Senior School will provide strategic, visible, and relational leader

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