We seek an individual inspired by our mission, whose beliefs align with our core values of integrity, compassion, inquiry, and courage, and who reflects our core competencies to join our Junior School as a Health & Physical Education Teacher. This is a full-time, contract position starting September 2026 and concluding in December 2026.
Compensation & PlacementSalary is determined by the Havergal Faculty Grid, ranging from $74,711 – $106,714 for early-career faculty and $107,078 – $140,448 for those with 6+ years of experience. Final placement is based on recognized teaching years, degrees, and Additional Qualifications (AQs).
Why Teach with UsAt Havergal College, we believe that our strength lies in our faculty and staff's collective efforts, talents, and accomplishments. Together, we can make a positive and lasting impact on our students' lives.
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 BeFounded in 1894 and located on a beautiful 22-acre campus in midtown Toronto, Canada, Havergal College is one of Canada’s preeminent independent schools for girls from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12.
At Havergal College, we believe great schools are made up of great people. With a rich history spanning over 130 years, we are committed to offering a contemporary liberal arts education 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 our school remains at the forefront of educational excellence. Join us in this transformative education journey, working together to empower young women to make a positive difference in our world.
We are committed to building a diverse and 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 diverse 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 committed to nurturing a community where integrity, compassion, inquiry and courage thrive.
The Position:The Junior School program at Havergal College is distinguished by opportunities for students to develop and learn in an environment that is diverse, stimulating and supportive. Teaching facilities are well equipped and offer bright, technology-rich environments.
An experienced Primary/Junior Health and Physical education teacher at Havergal College is confident in curriculum development and demonstrates an approach to teaching that is reflective of the way in which girls learn. They support all learners with diverse strategies and approaches and are willing and able to use appropriate solutions to learning challenges experienced by students. Teachers optimize the use of the technology to support student learning. Classes are engaging and dynamic and teachers genuinely enjoy what they are doing and are approachable, available, knowledgeable, genuine and supportive.
As members of the Junior School faculty, teachers engage in the work of the Junior School in a collegial and supportive manner. They demonstrate an understanding of the importance of parents as partners in their daughter’s education by maintaining open and collaborative relationships with parents. As life-long learners, they demonstrate a commitment to actively seeking professional development. Teachers actively participate in the life of the school beyond the classroom.
Specific Accountabilities:Planning and Preparation of Learning- Understand how to use knowledge of student developmental stages and current educational research to make appropriate and thoughtful instructional decisions.
- Develop effective long range, unit and lesson plans that demonstrate the principles of teaching games for understanding and reflect the Ontario curriculum expectations and OPHEA Guidelines.
- Demonstrate an understandi