Principal

Frontier School Division Invites Applications For The Following Position  Position: PrincipalLocation: Gillam SchoolStart Date: September 8, 2026FTE: 1.00 FTE                Term of Employment: PermanentApplication Deadline: Open Until Filled  ABOUT THE COMMUNITYGillam School is a thriving Nursery to Grade 12 school located 304 km north of Thompson on the Fox Lake Cree Nation Traditional Territory.  Gillam is a prosperous community with a beautiful, newly-renovated recreation centre that includes: skating and curling rinks, a community library, a movie theatre and a fitness centre.  The community is a recreational paradise offering fishing, boating, hunting, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and hiking trails. Other amenities include a hospital, pharmacy and a Co-op grocery store. WHAT WE OFFER•       Highly competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you both professionally and personally.•       Transportation and relocation expense reimbursement to ensure a smooth transition•       Subsidized housing or a housing allowance.•       Isolation allowance•       Annual travel reimbursement•       Allowances for approved courses•       Additional supports that recognize the importance of work-life balance and continuous growth. •       All of the above, and more, are provided in accordance with the Provincial Manitoba Teachers’ Collective Agreement, including the Frontier School Division addendum. WHAT YOU BRING•       Bachelor of Education Degree and valid Manitoba Teaching Certificate (or eligibility for)•       Master’s degree in education/administration and/or Certificate in School Leadership would be an asset•       At least five years of teaching experience and five years of administrative experience•       Previous success with development and implementation of short and long-term school-based plans•       A sound knowledge and experience with school-based technology•       Knowledge of Indigenous Way of Life (considered an asset)•       Experience working in a northern community (considered an asset)