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 Senior School Teacher -  Individuals and Societies or Language and Literature(80%) and Assistant IB Diploma Programme Coordinator (20%) for a full-time position beginning in August 2026, reporting to both the Head of Senior and the DP Coordinator.

The successful candidate will teach 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 both the Middle and Senior Schools 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.

Please submit your resume and cover letter by emailing  careers@halifaxgrammar.ca, quoting SSADPC2026-N 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education 
• Nova Scotia Teaching license or equivalent
• Knowledge and understanding of the International Baccalaureate programmes, including knowledge of the 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 Diploma Programme is required 
• CAIS Leadership training is considered an asset

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

About Halifax Grammar School

The Halifax Grammar School (Grammar) is a co-educational school of approximately 600 students from Junior Primary through to Grade Twelve situated in the south end of Halifax. Grammar’s mission focuses on developing the whole child through a balanced curriculum of academics, athletics, arts, and service. Its motto – Enter to learn; Go forth to serve – is central to Grammar’s student experience. For more information, please visit the School’s website. 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.

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