Secondary School Teaching Careers in British Columbia

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Virtually every teaching job in B.C. is posted on the Make a Future job board, giving you easy access to the latest opportunities – in one place. Whether you’re an experienced educator or just starting, B.C. offers the career growth, lifestyle and community you’re looking for. Find the latest elementary and middle school teaching opportunities on the Make a Future job board under the Teachers, Principals & Superintendents category.

Teaching Careers

Make a Future is the official recruitment site for teaching careers across British Columbia. We operate as a partnership between the Ministry of Education and Child Care, Federation of Independent School Associations, First Nations Education Steering Committee, 60 public school districts and B.C. Certified Offshore Schools.

Why Teach in B.C.?

empowering teachers to innovate, connect and inspire

• A flexible curriculum that values creativity and student-centred learning
• A lifestyle that blends nature, culture and community
• Mentoring to support teacher success
• Incredible benefits, professional development and pension
• Remote recruitment and retention awards in select school districts

Many people know that British Columbia offers incredible access to nature, even in major urban centres, diverse cultural experiences and a laid-back coastal lifestyle. But what they might not know is that the province also offers curriculum that allows teachers to innovate.

High School Teacher Salaries

Rewarding Careers with Competitive Pay

Teachers in British Columbia are paid based on their Teacher Qualification Service (TQS) category and years of experience. Salaries vary by district and experience level.

Use our Salary Finder to view the latest salary grids for each school district in B.C.

Financial Awards for Teachers

Northern communities offer tight-knit schools, outdoor adventure and the chance to make a lasting impact. They also provide three opportunities for financial awards for teachers who move to some of the province’s rural and remote communities:

• Northern B.C. Return of Service Award 
• Northern B.C. Relocation Award 
• Northern B.C. Practicum Award 

In addition, teachers in some districts are paid a remote and rural allowance of approximately $3,035 per FTE annually. When paid monthly, for example, a full-time continuing employee would receive an additional allowance of $295 per month for 10 months or $246 per month for 12 months.

Teaching in Secondary Schools

Where Your Expertise Meets Opportunity

In B.C., secondary schools typically serve Grades 8–12. Teachers are often hired to teach specific subject areas to multiple grade levels.

In smaller or rural districts, secondary teachers may teach across subjects or take on multi-grade or interdisciplinary roles.

Public education in B.C. also includes alternative and experiential learning settings, offering unique ways to support student success across the province.

Get Certified to Teach in B.C.

How to Qualify for a B.C. Teaching Certificate

If you already hold a teaching certificate from another Canadian province, you may qualify for a B.C. certificate without extra coursework. Not yet certified? Learn how to get started today.

Become Certified

Waiting for certification? A letter of permission may be obtained through the Teaching in British Columbia page on the B.C. government’s website to allow the employment of an uncertified teacher. These letters of permission enable an individual to teach within the system for a period of time without certification.

Training and Educational Programs

Your pathway to becoming a teacher in B.C.

To prepare teachers for the classroom, teacher education programs include theoretical coursework and an in-school practicum. The length of training to prepare a teacher for the public school system ranges from one to two years, depending on the program.

Start your elementary teaching career by enrolling in a teacher education training program at one of these B.C. universities.

Employment Opportunities

Explore High School Teaching Careers in B.C.

Discover where your teaching career can take you in one of Canada’s most beautiful and innovative education systems.

Find senior and secondary school teacher jobs on Makeafuture.ca under the Teachers, Principals & Superintendents position category.

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