Instructional Leader, Wellness
Temporary
Internal Only Posting
Posting Date: August 15, 2025
Closing Date: August 24, 2025
Posting # 2025052
Hours
0.10 FTE (2.5 hours)
This is a two-year term
Annual Stipend
$1,100
Salary
Commensurate with placement on the SMS Salary Grid, based on years of teaching experience & education (TQS Category).
This is a bargaining unit position in the Professional Employees Association.
All candidates must hold a valid B.C. TRB Teacher’s Certificate and be legally able to work in Canada.
Summary
St. Margaret’s School (SMS) is Western Canada’s only girl-centered, independent day and boarding school located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada on the unceded traditional territories of the Esquimalt Nations, Songhees Nations, and W_SÁNEC Nations. Founded in 1908, SMS is an international centre for girl-centered learning and leadership development, providing empowering education for girls from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 (boarding grades 7–12). St. Margaret’s School is an International Baccalaureate (IB) School offering the Diploma Programme, and we are a candidate school for the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP).
St. Margaret’s School is seeking an inspiring, collaborative, and forward-thinking Instructional Leader of Staff and Student Wellness to guide the development and implementation of a comprehensive wellness vision for both students and staff. As a member of our team, the Instructional Leader will champion a proactive approach to social-emotional learning, mental health, and executive functioning, supporting a thriving school culture rooted in care, connection, and personal growth.
This leadership position blends instructional excellence with strategic planning and innovation, with the goal of embedding wellness practices across curricular and co-curricular programs.
Our school’s motto “service with love” embraces both individual pursuits and shared responsibilities. At SMS, teachers are required to participate in the extra-curricular life of the school, thereby educating the whole person and supporting students to develop the full range of their skills, talents, and interests.
Core Competencies
Integrity & Trust
Service Orientation
· Adaptability
· Innovation
· Resilience
· Professional Knowledge
· Communication & Collaboration
Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership & Vision
Develop and lead a whole-school wellness strategy aligned with the school’s mission and values.
Serve as a thought partner to teachers and school leaders in integrating wellness, SEL, and executive functioning into teaching practices and classroom culture.
Chair the School Wellness Committee and work collaboratively with the Personalized Learning Team, advisors, and school counsellors.
Staff Development
Design and facilitate meaningful professional learning experiences focused on wellness, executive functioning, and trauma-informed practice.
Mentor and coach staff to foster positive relationships, build inclusive classroom environments, and adopt proactive student support strategies.
Student Programming
Support the design and implementation of wellness-focused programming, including the Advisory/Homeroom program, mindfulness and SEL initiatives, and health & life skills education.
Collaborate on wellness campaigns, student leadership initiatives, and proactive education around mental health, sleep, digital balance, nutrition, and physical activity.
Collaboration & Community Building
Partner with families, staff, and students to promote a culture of belonging and resilience.
Stay current with educational research and best practices in wellness and translate them into actionable strategies for the school community.
Requirements
Current and valid Teacher Certification through the Teacher Regulation Branch
Strong understanding of adolescent development, mental health, and executive functioning (required)
Experience in instructional leadership, coaching, or program coordination
Proven ability to lead professional development and collaborate across teams
Deep commitment to equity, inclusion, and student-centred learning
Background in counselling, educational psychology, or wellness education (asset but not required)
Demonstrates exemplary teaching
Demonstrates a proficient understanding of the BC curriculum
Ability and desire to lead, to organize and to collaborate with others
Excellent communication skills
Embodies a growth mindset
Experience working as part of a learning team, as well as leading change
Commitment to and evidence of continued professional growth
Maintains confidentiality and demonstrates integrity
Actively support the vision, mission and values of our school
St. Margaret's School emphasizes a dedication to equity, diversity, and inclusion across living, learning, and work environments. The school aims to have its workforce mirror the diversity of students and the community. Actively encouraging applications from groups facing historical or current equity barriers, the institution is committed to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive community. Employees needing employment support, technical aids, or accommodations, are encouraged to contact Human Resources careers@stmarg.ca.
Please note that this is an Internal only posting and external candidates will not be considered.
Interested candidates are invited to submit an application package, including a covering letter, curriculum vitae and professional references, through Bamboo HR, by August 24, 2025.
Questions email careers@stmarg.ca
