Description

A co-educational, not-for-profit independent school of approximately 600 students from Junior Primary through to Grade Twelve, situated in the south end of Halifax, the Halifax Grammar School is the leading and largest independent school in Atlantic Canada. The school motto – Enter to learn; go forth to serve – is central to the Grammar student’s experience.  For more information about Grammar, please visit the School’s website at halifaxgrammar.com.

The Halifax Grammar School (Grammar) is seeking a qualified and experienced IB Language and Literature Senior School Teacher for a Full-time position beginning in August 2026, reporting to the Head of the Senior School.

 

The successful candidate will teach Language and Literature courses in MYP and/or DP based on experience, qualifications, needs, and interests. The candidate will be adept at monitoring, measuring, documenting, and reporting on learning. They will also be a collaborative member of the Senior School and will contribute to the development of the curriculum and teaching experiences at Grammar. They will support student well-being, participate in the school’s co-curricular commitments, and be reliable in fulfilling their daily responsibilities.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Education 
  • Nova Scotia Teaching license or equivalent
  • Knowledge and understanding of the International Baccalaureate programmes, including knowledge of the MYP and DP course content and curriculum framework, and of the DP core components (CAS, TOK, Extended Essay)
  • Commitment to universal design for learning, inclusion and fostering a supportive learning environment
  • Three to five years of teaching experience in the IB Programme is required 
  • The IB Programme and CAIS Leadership training are considered an asset

The successful candidate will be required to pass and maintain a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector check.

Please submit your resume and cover letter by emailing  careers@halifaxgrammar.ca, quoting SSLL2026-L in your subject line. Applications should be received by March 22, 2026. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

For further information about this opportunity, please contact Marlee Naipaul, Director of Human Resources. 

The Halifax Grammar School is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment.  We welcome and encourage applications from the following underrepresented groups: Indigenous persons, racially visible persons, persons with a disability, women, and persons of a minority, sexual orientation and/or gender identity.