We are seeking an individual who is inspired by our mission and whose beliefs align with our core values of integrity, compassion, inquiry and courage, and reflects our core competencies to join Havergal College as Director of Boarding. This is a full-time, permanent position.
Salary range for this position: $90,000 - 125,000 depending on experience.
Why Havergal is the Place to Be
Founded in 1894 and located on a beautiful 22-acre campus in midtown Toronto, Canada, Havergal College is one of Canada’s pre-eminent independent schools for girls from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12.
At Havergal College, we believe that 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, which is 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 administrative 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 that our school remains at the forefront of educational excellence. Join us on this transformative journey of education, working together to empower young women to make a positive difference in our world.
We are committed to building a diverse workforce and an 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 a diverse range of 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 who are committed to nurturing a community where integrity, compassion, inquiry and courage thrive.
The Position:
The Director of Boarding works diligently to ensure that each Boarding School student is known, valued and cared for and works collaboratively with the Upper School Leadership and Student Support teams (Head of the US, Assistant Heads of US, Directors of Guidance, Manager of the Health Centre, Co-Curricular Directors, Chaplain and Social Worker) to create an engaging boarding environment where students have access to a breadth of opportunities in a community that prioritizes wellbeing, belonging and engagement.
The Director of Boarding oversees the progress and development of boarding students in Grades 9-12. They set the direction for the content and delivery of boarding programming, including boarding advisory programming, weekend programming, and other community-building events. The Director of Boarding plays a key role in upholding the Code of Conduct and expectations for Senior School boarding students, and in ensuring their care and safety on campus, in collaboration with the Food Services provider and the facilities and security teams.
The Director of Boarding reports directly to the Head of Upper School and is accountable for developing a safe, equitable and inclusive culture that aligns with Havergal’s mission and values.
The role requires the successful candidate to live in school-provided housing.
To learn more about this opportunity, the expectations, qualification requirements and How To Apply please visit our website at www.havergal.on.ca
All qualified candidates are encouraged to express their interest no later than April 10, 2026.
This posting is for an existing vacancy. We use an AI transcription tool for note-taking during the initial telephone pre-screening. Candidate consent will be requested before the call, and refusal will not affect your application. If consent is declined, an HR member will take manual notes.
Havergal College thanks all applicants in advance. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Havergal College is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process, and work environment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We will be happy to work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require accommodations, please contact Cathy LeBlanc at 416-483-3519 ext. 6526 or by email at accessibility@havergal.on.ca.
