School Principal - Rossbourne School (Hawthorn, VIC)

Rossbourne School · Hawthorn, VIC

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Independent

Posted 21 Sep 2026

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About 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

35%
65%

Socio-educational background

Above the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

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…

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