A former Deputy Headmaster from Melbourne Grammar school has been appointed as principal at Newhaven College.

Mr Tony Corr will take over the reins at the start of 2021, replacing Gea Lovell, who retires at the end of the current school year.

Prior to working at Melbourne Grammar, Mr Corr was Deputy Head at Xavier College and has a Masters of Education (Education Management) and a Bachelor of Arts Education from the University of Melbourne.

Mr Corr said his family had a long association with the region and he was "excited to be joining the Newhaven community in this important role."