School Principal - Rossbourne School (Hawthorn, VIC)
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Independent
Posted 21 Sep 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Rossbourne School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
36.2
27.4 teaching · 8.8 non-teaching
Students per teacher
5.4:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
147
Language other than English
18%
Girls vs boys
51 girls · 96 boys
Socio-educational background
Above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
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 stre…