Principal- Duchess Park Secondary School

Job Description

Principal – Duchess Park Secondary

School District No. 57 respectfully acknowledges that our schools reside on the unceded ancestral lands of the Lheidli T’enneh people in Prince George and McBride, the McLeod Lake Indian Band in the Mackenzie region, as well as the Simpcw First Nation in Valemount.

Located in British Columbia’s interior region, School District No. 57 serves approximately 13,000 students and 2,000 staff in the communities and surrounding areas of Prince George, Mackenzie, McBride and Valemount. The region boasts a diverse landscape of forests, rivers, and mountains, offering reasonable housing costs and deep community roots. Prince George is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, with beautiful trails for biking, hiking and nature walks. The thriving art scene includes theatre productions, music events, and art exhibitions.

Duchess Park Secondary School is a vibrant inner‑city learning community, widely recognized for its triple‑track programming—English, French Immersion, and Francophone—making it the only secondary school in Prince George that offers all three language pathways.

Duchess Park Secondary also has a long and proud history and is known for its strong sports teams, having earned numerous provincial championships across multiple sports.

The ideal candidate must possess the following professional and personal skills and abilities:

• Implements and supports the Calls to Action, and exhibits commitment to the lens of Truth and Reconciliation to Public Education in BC.


• Models exceptional organizational ability and commitment to educational leadership and creating an inspiring learning environment.


• Excels in a dynamic, face paced environment as an innovative and creative forward‑thinking educational leader.


• Sets the school’s vision ensuring it is in alignment with the district’s strategic plan.


• Inspires learning in a student‑centered culture embracing equity, diversity, belonging and inclusion.


• Builds positive relationships and connections with staff, students, parents, rights holders and educational partners.


• Demonstrates a commitment to public education and the ability to lead diverse communities of learners, employees and all educational partners.


• Exhibits a passion for supporting the successes of all learners in diverse and inclusive environments.


• Provides leadership and proven knowledge of current curriculum, instruction and assessment strategies.


• Fosters strong communication including interpersonal relations, problem solving and conflict resolution skills.

Candidates must have a Master’s Degree or evidence of current enrolment in a post‑graduate study leading to a Master’s Degree in an appropriate educational field. Candidates must have a valid B.C. Teacher Regulation Branch (TRB) certificate and a minimum of 5 years teaching and/or administrative experience. Candidates must have a successful portfolio of experiences gained through working in a variety of schools and have demonstrated experience leading learning initiatives at a school or at the district level. The salary range for a Principal is $159,034 to $167,556, along with a comprehensive benefit package.

Qualified candidates are requested to submit a resume and supporting documents along with a statement of educational philosophy and three supervisory references to by February 25, 2026 at 4:00pm.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.