Principal

Islamic College of Sport; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Sports College & Islamic College of Sport seeks an exceptional Principal to lead the current Year 11–12 VCE VM program and drive the development of a new Year 7–12 High-Performance Sports College opening in 2028. Reporting to the Board, you will shape vision, culture and growth within a holistic education framework grounded in Islamic values and community connection.

Based in Victoria, this leadership role seeks a visionary, values-driven educator with governance, compliance and

Qualifications

• Principal experience leading a senior school, with responsibility for staff, planning, and growth.
• Strong knowledge of curriculum, teaching and learning, assessment practices, and program design in a secondary setting.
• Commitment to student wellbeing and holistic education.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience with families, community organisations, and external partners.
• Understanding of governance, accreditation, and regulatory requirements.
• Financial and operational management including budgets, resources, and school operations.
• Support for Islamic identity, character development, and a faith-informed educational context.
• Experience or interest in sports-focused education and balancing academics with athletic commitments.
• Tertiary qualifications in Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field.
• Current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration or eligibility.
• Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Experience in independent, faith-based, alternative, or sports-focused education settings is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire our Year 11–12 VCE VM students and staff.
• Foster an environment where Islamic identity, faith and values are nurtured.
• Drive strategic planning, growth, and the establishment of the Victorian Year 7–12 school opening in 2028.
• Lead registration, governance, compliance and school establishment activities.
• Create a culture centered on excellence, belonging, wellbeing and high performance.
• Recruit, develop and empower a high-performing team of educators and support staff.
• Champion outstanding teaching, learning and student outcomes through an innovative model.
• Build strong relationships with students, families, community partners and stakeholders.
• Support students to achieve success academically and in sporting pursuits.
• Ensure students and staff feel connected, supported and empowered to thrive.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Governance

Financial/operational management

Student wellbeing

Curriculum knowledge

Religious/faith-based education

Sports-focused education

School improvement

Team development

Problem-solving

Education

Education degree

Educational Leadership

Related field

Job description

Aspire Sports College & Islamic College of Sport

Lead Today. Build the School of Tomorrow.

Are you an experienced school leader with a passion for helping young people thrive? Do you believe in the power of education, sport, wellbeing, and strong values to unlock potential and shape future leaders?

Aspire Sports College & Islamic College of Sport is seeking an exceptional Principal (Victoria) to lead our current Year 11 and 12 VCE VM program while driving the establishment of a unique Year 7-12 High-Performance Sports College.

This is a rare opportunity to join a growing educational community and play a pivotal role in creating a school where academic achievement, high-performance sport, character development, and wellbeing come together to deliver life-changing outcomes for students.

Operating under the Bachar Houli Foundation, the College has built a strong reputation for supporting young people through a holistic approach that combines education, wellbeing, community connection, personal growth, and sport. While grounded in Islamic values and a strong sense of belonging, the future College will welcome students from diverse cultural, faith, and community backgrounds.

As Principal, you will lead our existing senior secondary program while shaping the vision, culture, and growth of Aspire Sports College ahead of its planned commencement in 2028.

ABOUT US:

At Aspire Sports College & Islamic College of Sport, we believe education should empower young people to discover their strengths, pursue their passions, and achieve their full potential.

Through a unique blend of applied learning, leadership development, wellbeing, and high-performance sport, we create engaging educational experiences that prepare students for success in further education, employment, sport, and life.

Our future home within the Aspire Sports Centre will be a landmark $25 million facility in Coburg, featuring modern learning spaces, high-performance training facilities, community areas, and sporting amenities. Opening in 2028, the Centre will become a hub for education, sport, and community engagement.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Reporting to the Board and working closely with the BHF Education Director, you will:

• Lead and inspire our existing Year 11 and 12 VCE VM students and staff.
• Foster an environment where Islamic identity, faith, and values are nurtured and celebrated.
• Drive the strategic planning, growth, and establishment of the Victorian Year 7-12 school opening in 2028.
• Lead registration, governance, compliance, and school establishment activities.
• Create a culture centered on excellence, belonging, wellbeing, and high performance.
• Recruit, develop, and empower a high-performing team of educators and support staff.
• Champion outstanding teaching, learning, and student outcomes through an innovative educational model.
• Build strong relationships with students, families, community partners, sporting organisations, and key stakeholders.
• Support students to achieve success both academically and in their sporting pursuits.
• Ensure students and staff feel connected, supported, and empowered to thrive.

ABOUT YOU:

You are a visionary, values-driven educational leader who is passionate about creating opportunities for young people and building exceptional learning communities.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Demonstrated experience as a Principal of a Senior School or in a comparable senior educational leadership position, leading staff, strategic planning, school improvement, and organisational growth.
• Strong knowledge of curriculum, teaching and learning, assessment practices, educational program design, and continuous improvement within a secondary school setting.
• A proven commitment to student wellbeing, behaviour support, and holistic education.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, stakeholder engagement, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working collaboratively with families, community organisations, and external partners.
• A sound understanding of school governance, compliance, accreditation, and regulatory requirements.
• Financial and operational management capability, including oversight of budgets, resources, and school operations.
• Strong personal values and a genuine commitment to supporting Islamic identity, character development, and leading within a faith-informed educational context.
• Experience or interest in sports-focused education and supporting student-athletes to balance academic achievement with high-performance sporting commitments.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field.
• Current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration, or eligibility for registration.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and organisational skills.
• Experience in independent, faith-based, alternative education, or sports-focused educational settings will be highly regarded.

WHY JOIN US?:

This is more than a Principal role. It's an opportunity to leave a lasting legacy.

You will have the unique opportunity to:

• Lead an established and growing VCE VM program.
• Shape the vision and foundation of a new school from the ground up.
• Help establish a pioneering Year 7-12 High-Performance Sports College that creates pathways for success through education, wellbeing, and sport.
• Work alongside a passionate team committed to empowering young people and strengthening communities.
• Influence the future of education, sport, and community engagement for generations to come.

Aspire Sports College & Islamic College of Sport is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory child safety screening, reference checks, and relevant background checks.