Assistant Principal-Range 1 Curriculum with capability to teach VCE Biology, Wood 7
- 10, Product & Design Technology

Department of Education Victoria – Lorne VIC

1d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Lorne P-12 College is a dynamic and inclusive learning community situated on Victoria's iconic Great Ocean Road. Our vision is to empower every student to thrive in a safe, respectful, and inspiring environment where learning is engaging, purposeful, and future focused. We are committed to fostering the values of respect, resilience, integrity, and excellence in all that we do. Our school values ofPersonal Best, CooperationandRespectensure that every student is supported to reach their highest potential and challenged to become the best version of themselves.

As a P-12 college,

we offer
a seamless educational journey from Prep through to Year 12, fostering strong relationships, consistent expectations, and a deep understanding of each learner's needs. Our small school setting creates a close-knit and supportive environment where every student is known, valued, and celebrated. The college currently has an enrolment of approximately 210 students and a dedicated team of over 40 staff, including teachers, education support staff, wellbeing officers, and members of the leadership team.

Located in the coastal town of Lorne, our school draws students from the immediate township, nearby coastal areas, and surrounding rural communities. Due to its unique geographic location, the college plays a central role in the life of the local community and serves as a key hub for social and educational connection in the region.

Lorne P-12 College is characterised by a diverse student population and a strong commitment to equity and inclusion.



We proudly support our students through differentiated teaching, individual learning plans, targeted wellbeing programs, and a range of vocational and academic pathways. Our innovative curriculum combines academic rigour with real-world relevance and is continually evolving to reflect best practice in contemporary education.

Notable features of the college include a strong emphasis on student voice and leadership; a diverse range of face-to-face VCE studies; and access to Virtual Schools Victoria, the Victorian School of Languages, and the Centre for Higher Education Studies (CHES).

We offer
a broad selection of VET courses on-site, including Cookery, IT, and Music, alongside access to additional programs through local TAFEs and industry partners. Students from Year 10 onwards are engaged in school-based apprenticeships, supporting real-world learning and career pathways. The college also delivers an award-winning VCE Vocational Major program and integrates our unique coastal setting into the curriculum through Coast Sustainability and a strong Marine Biology program. Recent upgrades to our facilities have been designed to support innovative, future-focused learning experiences.

Lorne P¿12 College is seeking a motivated, organised and collaborative Assistant Principal to join our leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for an educational leader who is passionate about curriculum,



student pathways and creating the conditions for high-quality teaching and learning in a unique P¿12 setting.

The successful applicant will play a key role in leading curriculum planning and implementation, coordinating whole-school timetabling and daily organisation, and overseeing VCE, VET and senior secondary pathways. They will also contribute to teaching and learning through Biology, Woodwork and Product Design and Technology, supporting engaging, practical and academically challenging learning experiences that prepare students for their future.

We are looking for someone who can balance strategic curriculum leadership with the practical demands of daily school operations, build strong relationships with staff and students, and work collaboratively to ensure every student has access to meaningful learning opportunities. The successful applicant will share our commitment to knowing every student, maintaining high expectations and providing personalised pathways that enable all young people to achieve their best.

This is an prospect to make a genuine difference in a close-knit coastal school community where relationships matter, flexibility is essential, and every member of the leadership team contributes directly to the learning, growth and success of our students.

Selection Criteria

Curriculum Leadership and Improvement

KSC 1. Demonstrated ability to lead curriculum planning, implementation and review across Years P¿12, ensuring a consistent, high-quality teaching and learning program aligned with the Victorian Curriculum, VCE and VCE Vocational Major (VM) requirements.

Timetabling and Daily School Organisation

KSC 2. Proven ability to coordinate whole-school

📌 Assistant Principal-Range 1 Curriculum with capability to teach VCE Biology, Wood 7 (Lorne)
🏢 Department of Education Victoria
📍 Lorne