PRINCIPAL - WILLIAM WHYTE SCHOOL (Classification II)

**WINNIPEG** **SCHOOL** **DIVISION** **ADMINISTRATIVE** **VACANCY** **Announcement** **No:** **A\-2026\-2027\-07** **Date:** **May** **1,** **2026** Winnipeg School Division has an Employment Equity policy which strives for the removal of barriers to the hiring, advancement, full inclusion, and fair representation of women, Indigenous peoples, 2SLGBTQQIA\+ community, persons living with a disability and racialized people at all levels within the organization. **PRINCIPAL** **WILLIAM** **WHYTE** **SCHOOL** **(Classification** **II)** William Whyte Community School is a Nursery to Grade 8 school serving approximately 255 students in a close\-knit and culturally diverse neighborhood. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment and providing a holistic education that places learners at the center. Guided by a commitment to truth and reconciliation, the school honors and learns from diverse cultures, histories, stories, and perspectives. It offers rigorous and meaningful learning experiences that value each student's unique identity and contributions, inspiring a lifelong passion for learning and resilience in their pursuit of The Good Life. To support student well\-being and success, William Whyte provides a variety of inclusive and responsive supports, including a Movement and Sensory Room, a Therapy Dog program, Talk to Me, Roots of Empathy, and a dedicated cultural room. These initiatives offer alternative learning and calming spaces that enhance student outcomes within a safe, caring, and collaborative environment. Strong partnerships enrich the educational experience at William Whyte. Students benefit from opportunities beyond the classroom, such as attending Industrial Arts and Home Economics at Niji Mahkwa School, participating in extracurricular activities and clubs, and engaging with community partners like the Inner\-City Science Centre. The school also prioritizes student wellness through comprehensive nutrition programs, supported by a dedicated Nutrition Program Coordinator and a full\-time Community Support Worker. Programs include a daily breakfast for all students, snacks for Nursery and Kindergarten, and a lunch program for Grades 1 to 8\. Building strong relationships with families is a key focus, supported by regular communication and the work of the Community Support Worker. An engaged parent group further strengthens the school community by supporting volunteer efforts and school initiatives. **Starting** **Date:** September 8, 2026 **Qualifications:** Consideration will be given to applicants who have demonstrated the **Following Qualifications And Characteristics** * Are principal teachers – that is teachers of teachers. Candidates should be able to speak about and provide evidence as to how they have moved teacher practice and have led school teams to become even more powerful in instruction, experience design, and effectiveness. * Are dedicated to Truth \& Reconciliation and decolonization. Candidates should be able to speak to how they have demonstrably answered the Calls to Action in their lives and in their practice. * Are fierce advocates for high expectations for all, inclusionary cultures, and schools where all learners find belonging, a sense purpose, and relationships founded on love, joy, and trust. * Are committed to Inclusive Education: Candidates should be advocates for the unique learning needs of all students, with an appreciation for different learning paths, including Indigenous Education and cultural teachings. * Are responsive to the community. Candidates should be relationship\-builders who connect with families, community members, and family of schools. A candidate who appreciates partnerships with cultural groups, parent engagement, and the role of elders and mentors in supporting students. * Have transparency \& communication skills: Candidates should be communicators who understand the importance of being present, keeping staff and students informed, and connecting action to the school's broader goals. The candidate would prioritize a culture of safety and trust, supporting everyone's well\-being through clear, compassionate guidance. * Are ongoing learners and leaders in Early Years and Middle Years pedagogy. * Are courageous innovators. Candidates should see problems as opportunities and bring staff together to build a culture of “what if?” and “imagine if!” Candidates should have a proven track record of noticing (through feedback and data), asking big questions, and leading staff in the radical pursuit of answers to questions that have tangible impact on learners. * Are dreamers. Candidates should be able to demonstrate how they can see beyond the grammar of schooling. We want candidates who can demonstrate how they see beyond the taken\-for\-grantedness of school and are able to design schools predicated on intellectual rigour, authenticity, community impact, self\-exploration, induction into the adult world, and collective purpose. * Exude the “Bring it Factor”. Candidates need to provide evidence of their desire to bring it every day in the name of kids. Those who bring it leap out of bed with positivity. Their attitude is contagious and stimulates a school culture of joy, love, and rigour. Their current schools hum with laughter, determination, and sophisticated thinking. **Closing** **Date:** **May** **7,** **2026** **4:00** **pm** Interested Applicants Can Apply Online By Accessing Employee Connect (select The Staff Services Link Of The WSD Home Page) Or By Completing And Returning An Application For Administration Form (available Through WSD Portal, In School Offices Or In Staff Support And Relations Department) And Must Submit The Following An Application for Administration form. This form is available from Staff Support and Relations, your school office or WSD Staff Portal. * A typed up\-to\-date resume giving qualifications, experience and other relevant information. * A statement of educational philosophy.