Socials 9, English 8/9 & possible Religion 11 Teacher - St. Thomas Aquinas Regional School

WHO WE ARE

The Catholic Independent Schools of the Vancouver Archdiocese (the CISVA) operates 46 schools – 40 elementary and 6 high schools. Our schools are located throughout the Greater Vancouver Area, near the best sites and attractions that Vancouver and British Columbia has to offer. Our footprint extends over 250 kilometers from Powell River in the west to Chilliwack in the east.

We are a culturally diverse faith-based family. We offer more than a place of work – we provide a call to your teaching vocation where you can work and live your faith in a supportive community.

We are a vibrant school system with many school and program expansion projects in the future. We offer spiritual and professional growth and mentorship opportunities for new teachers to help them with their transition into the CISVA.

WHY TEACH WITH THE CISVA

• Teach in a faith-based and culturally diverse school environment
• Classroom available upon hire. Not necessary to sit on TOC list.
• Mentorship and monthly opportunities for professional development
• Competitive salary and excellent Benefits Package, including CPP, Extended Medical, Dental
• Schools located throughout the Greater Vancouver Area and Powell River, close to the beauty and adventure that British Columbia has to offer
• If you live outside of the Greater Vancouver Area, learn more about on your next tax return on the Government of Canada website.

ABOUT

St. Thomas Aquinas Regional Secondary School is a faith-centered, community-minded Catholic high school in North Vancouver committed to forming the whole person through academic excellence, vibrant arts and athletics, and a deeply relational school culture. We are a warm, structured, and purposeful community where students are known, challenged, and supported to grow in character, leadership, and service. Rooted in our Catholic mission, we value collaboration, professionalism, and shared responsibility for student success. We seek educators who are not only excellent in their craft, but who also believe in working together to build a school where faith, belonging, and high expectations go hand in hand.

JOB DESCRIPTION

St. Thomas Aquinas Regional Secondary School seeks a qualified, enthusiastic teacher to join our school community. The anticipated full-time teaching assignment includes Social Studies 9 and English 8/9, with the possibility of teaching Religion 11, depending on the successful candidate’s background and experience.

St. Thomas Aquinas is a Catholic secondary school serving students in Grades 8–12. We are committed to providing a strong academic program within a faith-filled community that supports the intellectual, spiritual, social, and personal growth of our students.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will:

• Hold a valid BC Teaching Certificate.
• Demonstrate strong classroom management and an ability to build positive relationships with students.
• Plan and deliver engaging, academically rigorous instruction in Social Studies and English.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, administration, and support staff.
• Support the mission, values, and Catholic identity of St. Thomas Aquinas and the Catholic Independent Schools of the Vancouver Archdiocese.
• Experience or qualifications in teaching Religion are an asset.

We are looking for an educator who is student-centred, collaborative, and committed to contributing positively to the broader life of the school.

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Create your
• Complete all profile sections, including: Provincial Certificates, Qualifications, Education, Experience, and Questions
• Complete and add all required application documents to your profile. (see below)
• Apply to this job posting

Did you know? If you are currently an education student graduating in 2026 or 2027, you can upload your documents as you receive them and still apply for this job posting.

REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

• . Please provide either a letter or screenshot confirming your documents are submitted and your application is processing). Please also add any out of province certifications.
• Criminal Record Check (if you're outside of BC)
• Resume
• Proof of Eligibility to Work in Canada (Canadian Birth Certificate, Canadian Citizenship Card, Permanent Residence, Work Permit, etc.)
• Catholic Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
• University Transcripts
• Teacher Evaluations or Practicum Reports – (only for recent graduates - within the last 3 years)
• or (please upload this under additional documents)
• (please upload this under additional documents)
• Two (2) (dated within the last year to be sent by you to your referee. Once completed, it should be sent directly by your referee to )
• (We will also accept copies of the Verification of Teaching Experience forms that you have submitted to the BC Ministry of Education)
• or ; (dated within the last year)

***For the Catholic Pastoral Reference (for Catholic Applicants) and Non-Catholic Pastoral Reference you must download the appropriate form, provide it to your Pastor for signing, and have them submit it directly to .

On an on-going basis, we accept teacher applications for grade levels K to 12 for our Catholic schools throughout the Greater Vancouver Area and Powell River in beautiful British Columbia. All Catholics, non-Catholics, new education grads, and experienced teachers from across Canada are strongly encouraged to apply. Our major hiring season is in April for the following school year, but we recommend that you apply now as we receive an influx of applications.

This job is classed under Secondary school teachers (NOC 41220) in Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC). Here’s how NOC describes the work in general; the posting above has the details for this job.

Secondary school teachers prepare and teach academic, technical, vocational or specialized subjects at public and private secondary schools. Secondary school teachers who are heads of departments are included in this unit group.

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