School Principal (Part-Time Job Share)

iCare Staffing is proud to be partnering with an independent flexible learning school in the Western suburbs of Melbourne, seeking a Principal to commence in January 2026. This is a part time role working 3 days per week (Monday and Tuesday on campus, Wednesday from home) and will job share with the current Principal. As Co-Principal, you will lead a small, community-based school with a maximum enrolment of 60 students. You will be responsible for school operations, finances, compliance and risk mitigation, learning programs and student welfare, staffing, administration and strategic management, acting as executive officer to the school, school council and the Board and leading the implementation of school policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory authorities.

The Opportunity

Flexibility: Working on campus Monday and Tuesday and from home on Wednesdays

Attractive remuneration: Salary packaging of up to $30,000 per annum

Supportive environment working alongside experienced and passionate educators, wellbeing and support staff

Make a difference in the lives of young people at this flexible learning school which takes a holistic approach to student wellbeing and learning

About You

A current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration

A current Working with Children Check

A satisfactory National Criminal History Check

Relevant tertiary qualifications

A teaching degree as the minimum tertiary qualification requirement

Demonstrated previous experience in a leadership role within a school setting; and

A strong understanding and commitment to child safety, equal opportunity and work, health and safety within a school environment.

Short listed applicants will be contacted within 2 business days. If you have questions or would like a confidential discussion about the role, please contact iCare's Operations Manager Steve Brown: 0432 045 ***.

To apply Please provide a resume and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria:

KSC 1 : Demonstrated experience in effectively managing and leading a school's vision and mission

KSC 2 : Demonstrated experience with strategic planning, policy development and managing risk and compliance

KSC 3 : Demonstrated experience in school governance to ensure that the school's human resources, physical and financial resources are all efficiently allocated and managed.

KSC 4 : Highly developed interpersonal and oral/written communication skills, negotiating, networking and facilitation skills.

KSC 5 : Demonstrated ability to lead and manage student behaviour using trauma informed and restorative practice models

KSC 6 : Demonstrated experience in curriculum design and development, particularly in applied learning

KSC 7 : Demonstrated capacity to develop positive relationships with students/parents/families/carers and the local community and participate in and contribute to system level activities.

iCare Staffing is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from Aboriginal peoples, people from culturally and/or linguistically different backgrounds and people with a disability.

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