School principals
School principals plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of teachers and other staff of an elementary or secondary school.
Good
Market Demand
TEER 0
Skill Level
ON, MB, NB
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate, through department heads or supervisors, the activities of teachers and support staff
- Review programs to ensure conformance to school board or provincial standards and develop programs within limits of authority
- Co-ordinate teaching activities of the institution by making personnel assignments, determining class size and preparing timetables
- Organize and maintain procedures for the keeping of records
- Prepare and administer institution or program budget
- Direct and co-ordinate school maintenance services and the use of school facilities
- May recruit and hire teachers and other staff
- May teach.
Qualifications
- checkA bachelor's degree in education is required.
- checkA master's degree in education may be required.
- checkSeveral years of experience as a senior teacher or department head are required.
- checkA teacher's certificate for the province of employment is required.
- checkSchool principals may require a principal's certificate.
Market Outlook by Province
Ontario
The employment outlook will be Good for school principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education (NOC 40021) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about school principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education in Ontario: Approximately 13,450 people work in this occupation. School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education mainly work in the following sectors: Elementary and secondary schools (NAICS 6111): more than 95% The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 35% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 65% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 25% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: less than 5% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 40% compared to 24% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 56% compared to 13% for all occupations
Good
Outlook
Manitoba
The employment outlook will be Good for school principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education (NOC 40021) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Demand for this occupation is influenced by population growth, student enrollment, and provincial government spending. Federal government reduction in immigration targets may impact population growth and student enrollment.Key trends are adaptive, flexible, collaborative and inclusive leadership.Here are some key facts about school principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education in Manitoba: Approximately 1,500 people work in this occupation. School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education mainly work in the following sectors: Elementary and secondary schools (NAICS 6111): more than 95% The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 42% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 57% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 31% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: less than 5% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 40% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 55% compared to 8% for all occupations
Good
Outlook
New Brunswick
The employment outlook will be Good for school principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education (NOC 40021) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about school principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education in New Brunswick: Approximately 700 people work in this occupation. School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education mainly work in the following sectors: Elementary and secondary schools (NAICS 6111): more than 95% The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 36% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 64% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: n/a apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: less than 5% compared to 23% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 19% compared to 16% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 79% compared to 7% for all occupations
Good
Outlook
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Immigration Pathways
TEER 0 occupations are senior management roles that qualify for Express Entry under the Federal Skilled Worker Program.
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Top Companies Hiring
Organizations with the most NOC 40021 openings right now.
Province of New Brunswick_Province du Nouveau-Brunswick
5 active roles · Moncton, NB · Fredericton, NB
Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education
4 active roles · Shelburne, NS · Yarmouth, NS
Lethbridge School Division
2 active roles · Lethbridge, AB
Province of New Brunswick
2 active roles · Salisbury, NB · Edmundston, NB
Tri-County Regional Centre for Education
2 active roles · Hebron, NS · Carleton, NS
MHIRJ
1 active role · Boisbriand, QC
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