Secondary Teacher, Mechanics and Power Mechanics

Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools (NLPS) is seeking a skilled and experienced person to join our team as a Secondary Teacher covering a temporarily (0.857 FTE) Mechanics and Power Mechanics vacancy from November 16, 2026, to January 29, 2027, or until the return of the incumbent, at Wellington Secondary School.

Join Our Team

NLPS resides within the traditional territories of the Snuneymuxw, Snaw-naw-as and Stz'uminus First Nations and is a proud community partner with the Tillicum Lelum Aboriginal Friendship Centre and the Mid Island Metis Nation.

Employing more than 2,200 professionals all committed to the education of more than 15,000 students, all NLPS staff are integral to the excellent education system and the positive workplaces within the district; supporting the Strategic Plan Goals of Student Success, Student and Employee Wellness, and Truth and Reconciliation.

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About the Role

Secondary Teachers as employees carry out educational tasks such as establishing learning standards in relation to the curricular competencies and content from BC’s Curriculum, identifying educational needs, developing educational programs or activities, providing interventions and supports for learners to succeed, and creating a learning environment that supports diversity, equity and inclusivity, modelling the  Professional Standards for BC Educators .

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Secondary school teachers perform some or all of the following duties:

• Prepare instruction of courses for presentation to students according to BC’s Curriculum.
• Teach students using a systematic plan of lessons, discussions, and experiences in and out of the classroom, which may include a multimedia instructional approach.
• Lead students in activities to promote their self-awareness of and self-assessment of core competencies: Communication, Thinking, Personal, and Social.
• Embed First Peoples Principles of Learning in instructional approach.
• Assess students according to NLPS assessment guidelines and report student progress according to NLPS Reporting Guidelines as well as Ministry reporting standards.
• Communicate student learning in on ongoing, timely and responsive manner according to NLPS reporting and assessment guidelines.
• Identify diverse needs within the classroom and provide differentiated instruction according to NLPS Inclusion Policy.
• Provide functional direction and support to Educational Assistants and Pre-Service Teachers on occasion.
• Support and participate in inquiry-based learning (PLC).
• Support the development of school plans/goals.
• Support the implementation of and the supports that follow District-wide assessments.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Certified through the BC Teacher Regulation Branch.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education required.
• Required course load for a particular subject area at the high school level (12 UBC units, second year or greater).
• Successful classroom teacher experience and/or pre-service experience in a secondary school setting.
• Demonstrated proficiency to work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain skills through professional learning.
• Knowledge and understanding of the effects of colonization within the education system and its impact on teaching and learning in today’s schools.
• Experience integrating Indigenous perspectives into the curriculum together with practicing Indigenous ways of teaching and learning.

*Please note: Letters of Permission may be considered with a minimum qualification of a red seal automotive or equivalent*

Assignment:   Temporary Contract, November 16, 2026, to January 29, 2027 (.857 FTE), or until the return of the incumbent; teaching one Power Tech. (Grade 8) block, and two Mechanic blocks (Grade 9).

Salary: $62,657 - $113,004 per annum

Location: Wellington Secondary School  

How to Apply

To submit your application, please click on the apply button next to the job details, on the Job Posting itself. Applications should include a cover letter, resume, along with applicable certificates and degrees etc. Please provide a minimum two professional references from supervisors or managers in a workplace or volunteer setting. 

Please note: Shortlisting and interviewing will be conducted on an ongoing basis while the posting is open; with the posting remaining open until the position is filled. Successful candidates of the Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools are required to complete a criminal record check for those who don’t have this through the Teacher Certification Branch.

Only those being considered for shortlisting and/or shortlisted will be contacted.

Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer, committed to merit-based hiring and equitable employment practices.