SCHOOL PRINCIPAL — Independent Faith-Based School (South-Eastern Suburbs, Melbourne)
Full-time, January 2026 Start
A well-established small independent boys’ school (with a developing girls’ department) in Melbourne’s South-Eastern suburbs is seeking an experienced and values-driven Principal.
The school delivers a dual curriculum (General Studies and Religious Studies) and consistently achieves strong VCE outcomes in a disciplined, respectful and supportive learning environment. The Principal is the most senior secular/general studies educational leader of the school.
About the Role:
- Senior Executive appointment
- Strategic and operational leadership across ELC – Year 12, with a focus on Years 7 – VCE
- Drive academic excellence, discipline, staff capability and student wellbeing
- Ensure strong governance, compliance, child safety and stakeholder confidence
- Work collaboratively with program leaders to ensure cohesive delivery of both curricula
- Represent the school professionally to families, staff and the wider community
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Proven senior leadership in a VCE secondary school as Principal / Deputy Principal / Head of Secondary, or equivalent
- Demonstrated success in curriculum and assessment leadership (Years 7 – VCE)
- Demonstrated success in lifting academic standards and maintaining consistent behaviour expectations
- Experience in single-sex boys’ school highly regarded (not essential)
- Skilled communicator with credibility across Boards, parents, staff and external stakeholders
- Commercially and operationally astute — experienced in budgets, risk, regulation and long-range planning
- Able to lead change with judgement, and calm while respecting established culture and context
- Experience in independent or faith-based schools highly regarded (not essential)
- Current VIT registration or eligibility and WWCC essential
Why This Role:
- Respected independent school with strong VCE performance
- Financially stable and secure with steady enrolments and long-term sustainability
- A values-based conservative environment with strong community support
- Meaningful leadership opportunity with genuine scope to shape the next chapter
- Competitive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful candidate
How to apply:
To apply and request an Information Pack, please contact:
Sharon Marlow
📧 sharon@marlowrecruitment.com.au
Please use the subject “Principal enquiry via Marlow website” and include your current/most recent job title and school in your email. This will remain strictly confidential.
All enquiries will be treated with the highest level of discretion.
Please feel free to email Sharon with your queries via sharon@marlowrecruitment.com.au
Applications must comply with the requirements set out in the Information Pack.
Applicants of any faith or no faith are encouraged to apply. Applicants need to be supportive of the College’s ethos.