Presbyterian Ladies' College · Victoria
Vice Principal, PLC Melbourne
SecondaryDeputy / Assistant Head of School
PLC Melbourne is seeking a full-time Vice Principal to support the Principal and lead the student experience from ELC to Year 12 at its Christian independent school in Melbourne’s east. This senior executive role is offered on a five-year fixed-term contract, with a negotiable start date, and suits an experienced educational leader with relevant qualifications and VIT registration or eligibility.
- Leads wellbeing, inclusion and student voice
- Oversees compliance, safeguarding and risk
- Deputises for the Principal as required
- Strong Christian faith required
Closes in 9 days
Applications close 13 Nov 2026.
Read the full listing and applyOpens Teachers On Net, where the school takes applications.
About the role
Full-time Vice Principal overseeing the student experience from ELC to Year 12. This senior executive role supports the Principal, works with school and boarding leaders, and may deputise for the Principal. Responsibilities include strategy delivery, wellbeing, inclusion, transitions, student voice, co-curricular learning, compliance, safeguarding, risk and daily operations. The appointment is for five years, with a negotiable start date.
What they’re looking for
- Strong Christian faith and commitment to the College’s mission
- Whole-school leadership integrating learning, wellbeing, inclusion and child safety
- Experience translating strategy into measurable organisational improvement
- Ability to coach leaders and strengthen professional accountability
- Expertise in compliance, safeguarding, risk and complex operational matters
- Relevant educational qualifications, with postgraduate study preferred
About the school
Presbyterian Ladies’ College Melbourne is a Christian independent girls’ school established in 1875. Its 16-hectare campus in Melbourne’s east serves students from ELC to Year 12, with boarding available from Year 7.
How to apply
Request the Candidate Information Pack and apply through Hutton Consulting Australia’s opportunities website. Applications close at 5pm AEDT on Friday 13 November 2026.
Written by Teachroles from the school’s listing. AI can make mistakes; check the original before you apply.
The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Role
- Deputy / Assistant Head of School
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 2 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“PLC Melbourne seeks a Vice Principal to shape a connected ELC to Year 12 student experience and lead College-wide uplift and transformation. Established in 1875, Presbyterian Ladies’ College (PLC), Melbourne, is a Christian independent school with a longstanding commitment to…”
The school
- Address
- BURWOOD, VIC