This policy is under review and will be updated in line with any relevant changes in the Victorian Government Schools Agreement 2026.
Overview
Assistant Principal positions are tenured for up to 5 years with the tenure specified in the position advertisement. The successful applicant will be ongoing with tenure in the leadership position. Tenure is renewable. Assistant Principal Contract Renewal policy is available in the guidelines under the Policy and Guidelines tab.
Related policies
- Probation — Teaching Service
- Performance and Development for Principal Class Employees
- Performance and Development for Teacher Class Employees
- Performance and Development for Education Support Class Employees
- Recruitment in Schools — qualification requirements
- Remuneration — Teaching Service
Relevant legislation
- Delegations
- Industrial Agreements
- Industrial Awards
- Legislation — Employment Topics
- Ministerial Orders — Employment
Contact information
Overview page for policy and guidelines applying to contract renewal for assistant principals
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