School Principal - Rossbourne School (Hawthorn, VIC)

Become Our School Principal
Be the Leader Who Develops Potential

ROLE PURPOSE
The Principal is the educational and operational leader of Rossbourne School, accountable to the Board for the safety and wellbeing of every student, the quality of teaching and student
outcomes, the culture and performance of staff and the responsible stewardship of the school’s
resources and reputation.

This position involves child-connected work. Rossbourne School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people. All staff are expected to actively contribute to a child-safe culture and comply with the School’s Student Safety and Wellbeing Policy, Student Safety and Wellbeing - Staff Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures. Child Safety Policies are available at: www.rossbourne.vic.edu.au/about/our-policies/child-safety-policy

ABOUT ROSSBOURNE
Rossbourne School is a specialist independent school supporting students with moderate
learning and support needs. Many of whom have not experienced success in mainstream
education settings. At Rossbourne, students learn in an environment designed around their
individual strengths, needs and potential.

Our educational approach is structured, individualised and highly relational. Learning
is explicit, practical and purposeful with students provided the time, scaffolding and
opportunities they need to develop and consolidate understanding, skills and build
confidence. At the heart of Rossbourne’s philosophy is that every student is known,
valued and supported to flourish.

This is reflected in our strengths-based approach to teaching, learning and wellbeing
in a school culture where relationships, belonging and personal growth matter.

The school is governed by a volunteer Board and is entering a new chapter, with a strategic
plan for 2026–2031 in development. This is a pivotal appointment for the next phase of
Rossbourne’s development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Governance & Child Safety
• Educational Leadership
• Culture, Community & Belonging
• Staff Leadership & Development
• Strategic & Operational Capability

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in education; postgraduate qualifications in special/inclusive education highly regarded.
• Current Victorian teaching registration (VIT) and eligibility for Principal registration.
• Significant senior leadership experience in a school setting, ideally within specialist,
inclusive or alternative education.
• Current Working with Children Check and satisfactory police record check.

PLEASE NOTE all applicants MUST complete/address Key Selection Criteria by accessing this link: 6aa0c5e23436baa432cb2f33_Rossbourne_Principal Recruitment Information Pack_R4c.pdf

Please include a Cover Letter addressing your suitability for the role and your Curriculum Vitae detailing your qualifications and experience.

Applications & written enquiries should go to boardchair@rossbourne.vic.edu.au

Applications close at Friday 25th September
2026 5pm AEST