School Principals

(NOC 313)
+18.28%
 

What do School Principals do?

School principals organize and direct the activities of teachers/other staff at elementary/high schools.

How to become: School Principals

You need a bachelor's degree in education and you may need a master's degree. You also need several years' experience as a senior teacher or department head as well as a teaching certificate from the province/territory where you'll work.

To be a school principal, you may need a principal's certificate.

To be a school administrator, you may need a supervisory officer certificate.

You'll find very little mobility between elementary and high schools.

Most recent entrants have an undergraduate university degree, and almost 3 in 20 have a graduate degree.

Where to study for a career as: School Principals

Sheridan College
Oakville, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Early Childhood Leadership Bachelor; Honours
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Lakehead University - Thunder Bay
Thunder Bay, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Master of Education (MEd) Master
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Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall, Minnesota, US

Related Program(s):
Educational Studies (Non-Licensure) Bachelor
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University of Northern British Columbia
Prince George, British Columbia, CA

Related Program(s):
Leading for Learning Graduate Certificate Master
Education - Educational Leadership (MEd) Master
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University of Ottawa/Université d'Ottawa - Faculty of Education
Ottawa, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Doctorate in Education Doctorate
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University of Birmingham - Postgraduate Study
Birmingham, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Education Master
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Modified on January 26, 2022

How much do School Principals make?

Low:
$69,597
Average:
$105,144
High:
$134,867

Job openings for School Principals

Job Seekers:
11,900
Job Openings:
11,600