Intermediate Teacher, Grade 8 (1.0 FTE)

Position Overview

The Board is seeking qualified teachers for a temporary interim teaching assignment at St. Joseph's School in Simcoe, Ontario. The role is for Grade 8 and is a full-time equivalent position of 1.0 FTE. The required qualification is Intermediate, and the posting indicates that this is an existing vacancy.

Compensation

The salary offered follows the applicable collective agreement and may be above the posted base range depending on the candidate’s years of experience and QECO classification, up to the A2 maximum.

Hiring and Shortlisting Process

In line with the OECTA Collective Agreement, the Board will first identify the three most senior eligible applicants who hold the required qualifications and invite them to interview. If no qualified occasional teacher applies, or if all qualified applicants decline the interview, external qualified candidates who are not on the occasional teacher roster may then be considered.

Application Review

The Board will review the information in each applicant’s portfolio for hiring purposes. Candidates are encouraged to keep their portfolio up to date and ensure it includes all relevant details, especially any Additional Qualifications that are not currently shown on the Certificate of Qualification issued by the Ontario College of Teachers.

Response Requirement

Applicants who are being considered will be contacted by email and must confirm their interest by replying no later than the end of the business day after the posting closes. If a candidate does not reply within that deadline, they will be treated as unavailable for the assignment.

About the Employer

As a Catholic learning community, the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board supports faith formation and academic achievement so that graduates are prepared to live lives of love and service in Christ. The Board serves about 12,000 students across 29 elementary schools, 3 secondary schools, a multi-site alternative education school, and 3 administrative offices. Its workforce includes more than 1,500 permanent staff and around 350 casual and occasional staff. The district covers the City of Brantford and the counties of Brant, Haldimand, and Norfolk, located roughly one hour west of Toronto, one hour east of London, and one hour south of Kitchener-Waterloo.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The Board is committed to fair hiring based on merit and to building a workforce that reflects and supports the varied perspectives, experiences, and needs of students and communities. It values Catholic principles of equity and inclusion and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, especially those who may face systemic barriers. The Board expects staff to work respectfully and constructively across differences in support of its Multi-Year Strategic Plan.

Accessibility and Accommodation

The Board recognizes its duty to accommodate and to maintain an inclusive environment. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for protected grounds under the Human Rights Code to support participation in the hiring process. Candidates will receive an overview of the hiring stages when contacted. If accommodation is needed for disability-related reasons during the application or interview process, the request should be sent in advance, and all related information will be handled confidentially by Human Resource Services.

Additional Information

The Board thanks all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The posting is signed by Carol Luciani, Chair of the Board, and Michael McDonald, Director of Education & Secretary. The Board’s motto is “Excellence in Learning ~ Living in Christ,” and its contact details are 322 Fairview Drive, P.O. Box 217, Brantford, ON N3T 5M8, telephone 519-756-6369, email info@bhncdsb.ca, and website www.bhncdsb.ca.