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Deputy Principal
Posted: Jan. 30, 2026
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Get ready to embark on a truly rewarding career where your impact will help shape a better, brighter future!
Reporting to the Principal (Head of School) and as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Deputy Principal brings visionary and strategic leadership to the Junior, Middle and Senior Schools as well as Student Support, with an emphasis on student well-being and academics. An inspiring and creative leader, the Deputy Principal’s team will include the Head of the Senior School, Head of the Middle School, Head of the Junior School, the Head of Student Support and an Assistant. With a commitment to community, inclusion and belonging, and a student-centred philosophy, the Deputy Principal will collaborate with colleagues and constituents to advance Branksome’s strategic initiatives, ensuring integration, coordination and cohesion among teams so that the student experience is enriching, seamless and holistic. In the Principal’s absence, the Deputy Principal acts on her behalf.
The ideal candidate is inspired by the Branksome Hall mission and vision and is committed to living the Branksome Hall values. They will bring progressive leadership experience in senior academic administrative roles, ideally with some earned in an independent school setting. The Deputy Principal will have exceptional communication skills and the ability to build collegial relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including students, parents and colleagues. A high level of emotional intelligence, a values-driven leadership approach, and an ability to inspire, mentor and develop a collaborative, high-performing team will be essential. Extraordinary interpersonal skills are required, as is the ability to problem-solve and make sound decisions in a fast-paced and innovative environment. The ideal candidate will hold a graduate degree, relevant leadership training, and be eligible for certification with the Ontario College of Teachers. Knowledge of the IB and experience in girls’ education are considered assets.