Principal

Camberwell High School

Canterbury, VIC 


Principal / Head of School

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 5 June 2025


The School Council of Camberwell High has partnered with Anzuk Executive in seeking a new Principal to continue its vision of being a globally connected and innovative learning community.

<p><strong>Lead with Purpose. Inspire Excellence. Shape Future</strong><br><br> The School Council of Camberwell High has partnered with Anzuk Executive in seeking a new Principal to continue its vision of being a globally connected and<br> innovative learning community.<br><br><strong>About the School</strong><br><br> Established in 1941, the school is one of Melbourne’s oldest and most highly regarded schools. Camberwell High School fosters a collaborative and forward-thinking culture. The leadership team is committed to empowering all staff to drive continuous improvement and to uphold the stewardship of the school’s proud history and strong values of achievement, creativity, respect, and responsibility.<br><br><strong>Position Purpose</strong><br><br> The School Council are invested in attracting a dynamic, strategic, and values-driven leader. This unique opportunity requires an experienced educational leader to direct and shape the school’s long-term vision and growth.<br> This is an outstanding opportunity at one of Victoria’s most respected co-educational secondary schools for a leader seeking to make a lasting impact in a high-performing school community that values excellence, participation, and growth for all.<br><br><strong>Selection Criteria</strong><br><br> The Department of Education’s Developmental Learning Framework for School Leaders provides a comprehensive framework of critical domains of leadership that the Department believes captures the essential work of school leaders. Mandatory selection criteria for principal positions have been developed based on these domains. A community criterion is also included.<br><br><strong>Steps to Apply</strong><br> &nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>View the job ad and apply via School Jobs Vic (vic.gov.au/school-jobs)</li> <li>At the time of applying, applicants should visit the Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership website which provides guidelines around the Victorian Aspiring Principals Victorian Aspiring Principal. Assessment (VAPA) training. If an applicant has previous experience as a substantive Principal, they should complete the ‘VAPA – Past Principals’. If an applicant has not completed VAPA, they should apply to do so.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Key Dates</strong><br> &nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Job Opens: Friday 9 May 2025</li> <li>School Tours: Wed 14, Wed 21, Mon 26 May and Monday 2 June (5pm)</li> <li>Applications Close: Thursday 5 June 2025</li> <li>Commencement Date: Monday 21 July 2025 (or later by negotiation)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Terms of Employment</strong><br> Principal (Range 5) Ongoing Position – Full-Time, Five-Year Contract&nbsp;<br><br> To consult with an Anzuk Executive Consultant or request the candidate application information pack, please contact:<br><br> Rob Evans +61 422 257 173 E: <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:rob.e@anzuk.education?subject=Principal%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>rob.e@anzuk.education</a>?subject=Principal%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"></a><a href="mailto:rob.e@anzuk.education?subject=Principal%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">rob.e@anzuk.education</a> or&nbsp;Kate Deane +61 407 688 122 E: <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:kate.d@anzuk.education?subject=Principal%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>kate.d@anzuk.education</a>?subject=Principal%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"></a><a href="mailto:kate.d@anzuk.education?subject=Principal%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">kate.d@anzuk.education</a></p>
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<ul> <li>View the job ad and apply via School Jobs Vic (<a href="https://www.vic.gov.au/school-jobs" rel="nofollow">vic.gov.au/school-jobs</a>)</li> <li>At the time of applying, applicants should visit the Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership website which provides guidelines around the Victorian Aspiring Principals Victorian Aspiring Principal. Assessment (VAPA) training. If an applicant has previous experience as a substantive Principal, they should complete the ‘VAPA – Past Principals’. If an applicant has not completed VAPA, they should apply to do so.</li> </ul>