Director, Student Leadership

We are seeking an individual who is inspired by our mission and whose beliefs align with our core values of integrity, compassion, inquiry and courage, and reflects our core competencies to join our Upper School as Director, Student Leadership. This is a full-time position starting in September 2025.          

Why Teach with Us 

At Havergal College, we believe that our strength lies in the collective efforts, talents and accomplishments of our faculty and staff. Together, we can make a positive and lasting impact on the lives of our students. 

We offer a highly competitive compensation package for teachers, including a faculty teaching grid that is well above the major urban school boards; contributions to and participation in the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan and/or Group RSP; generous holidays that allow employees to recharge; comprehensive health and dental benefits; support for professional development including support for graduate work, additional qualifications (AQs), faculty-wide and individual professional development in teaching and learning, wellbeing, equity and inclusion, assessment, and experiential education; and teaching on a beautiful 22-acre campus with excellent facilities.

Why Havergal is the Place to Be

Founded in 1894 and located on a beautiful 22-acre campus in midtown Toronto, Canada, Havergal College is one of Canada’s pre-eminent independent schools for girls from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12. At Havergal College, we believe that great schools are made up of great people. With a rich history spanning over 125 years, we are committed to offering a contemporary liberal arts education, which is rooted in the Anglican tradition. Our mission is to prepare young women to make a difference. Through our outstanding academic and co-curricular programs and a cohesive and collegial team of faculty and administration staff, we nurture a culture of capability that fosters self-confidence, leadership, critical thinking and global-mindedness within our students.

We take pride in attracting and retaining highly qualified faculty and administration staff to ensure that our school remains at the forefront of educational excellence. Join us in this transformative journey of education, working together to empower young women to make a positive difference in our world.

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace. We believe that an inclusive environment fosters a culture of mutual respect, creativity and innovation, collaboration and accountability. To this end, we encourage applications from all qualified candidates with a diverse range of experiences and perspectives, including women, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Colour) peoples, LGBTQ2S+, and persons with disabilities to join our thriving team.  We seek candidates who are committed to nurturing a community where integrity, compassion, inquiry and courage thrive. 

The Position: 

Reporting to the Head of the Upper School, the Director of Student Leadership leads the development and oversight of the student leadership experience in the Upper School at Havergal College. In addition to the expectations of the faculty role, the Director of Student Leadership supports the Prefect team, the faculty Prefect mentors, as well as the co-curricular club and competitive club faculty advisors in the Senior School. This role partners with Heads of School (Middle and Senior) as well as the Head of the Junior School and Assistant Head, Junior School, to implement Havergal’s leadership attributes holistically, partnering in model thatsupport all students (JK-12) in developing their capacity to lead effectively.

Specific Accountabilities:

• Supports the Head of the Upper School to operationalize Havergal’s leadership attributes in a mission-aligned wayand reflects the Portrait of a Grad.
• Work with the Heads of Schools (Middle and Senior) as well as the Head of the Junior School and Assistant Head, Junior School to ensure the attributes are implemented developmentally from JK-12 and new students are inducted into leadership development.
• Design and lead leadership workshops, including planning and coordinating the leadership retreat for incoming grade 12 student leaders.
• Support the development and growth of faculty advisors for formal leaders (Club Advisors, Competitive Club Advisors, Prefect Mentors).
• Lead and manage the Senior School club programming, including the competitive club programs.
• Coordinate with the Head,Senior School (responsible for House Captains and House Advisors) to ensure a collaborative student leadership experience.
• Assist with the management of budgets within the student leadership program.
• Manage the student election process, including communications to students and parents about the process and the results (election of Prefects, House Captains, House Executive, Student Grade Representatives, Club Heads, Community Partnership Heads and Performing Arts Heads).
• Coordinate all club and new club applications, faculty supervision and attendance.
• Connect and collaborate with all COSSOT leaders in the network to coordinate schedules and provide appropriate programming at Havergal and elsewhere. Collaborate with the Head,Senior School to identify dates and ensure COSSOT programming works within the Havergal calendar.
• Lead the Social Prefects to plan and organize COSSOT events, including semi-formals.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

• Post-secondary education, including OCT in good standing.
• Exemplary teaching experience in an academic, middle or secondary school.
• Experience in an independent school is an asset.
• Previous work developing student leaders.
• Previous leadership experience in an educational setting.
• An ability and desire to work in a collaborative environment.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, time-management and communication skills.
• Commitment toward continued professional development and growth.
• Demonstrated energy, commitment and a readiness to participate in the co-curricular program and the diverse life of the school community.

Demonstrated ability and commitment to the Core Competencies of;

• Inclusive Excellence
• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Integrity & Trust
• Learning Agility
• Communication
• Growth Mindset 

Demonstrated ability and commitment to the Leadership Competencies of;

• Coach & Develop Others
• Managerial Courage
• Champion Change & Innovation
• Purpose Alignment & Results

How to Apply

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and express their interest no later than April 8, 2025. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Havergal College thanks all applicants in advance. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Havergal College is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process, and work environment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We will be happy to work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require accommodations, please contact Cathy LeBlanc at 416-483-3519 ext. 6526 or by email at accessibility@havergal.on.ca.