Lead educational practice. Strengthen student wellbeing. Shape the future of Warakirri.
About Us
At Warakirri College, we educate young people aged between 15-22 who need a different kind of school, one that allows them to reengage and connect with their educational journey, despite everything they’ve been through.
We provide a flexible, supportive and trauma-informed environment where strong relationships, quality teaching and individualised support offer students a fresh start where they can finish high school and build positive futures.
As Warakirri continues to grow, we are strengthening our College-wide educational leadership to ensure the quality of our teaching, curriculum and student wellbeing remains at the heart of everything we do.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and values-driven educational leader to join Warakirri College as our Program Director/Deputy Principal.
Reporting directly to the Principal and sitting on the Strategic Leadership Team, this is a senior College-wide role responsible for strengthening two foundational areas of our work: Curriculum and Student Wellbeing.
Working across our 7 campuses and Distance Education Program, you will provide strategic leadership and oversight of:
Curriculum design, delivery and implementation
Teaching practice and educational improvement
Student wellbeing and engagement
Diverse learning and inclusive practice
Co-curricular programs
College-wide educational frameworks, consistency and quality
Development and capability of senior program leaders
You will lead a team of seven direct reports and work closely with Deputy Principals, Heads of Campus and other College leaders to embed high-quality, inclusive and trauma-informed educational practice and College-wide approaches to pastoral care, student engagement, behaviour and belonging.
You will also collaborate with our corporate services leadership across operations, risk and compliance and strategic development to strengthen organisational effectiveness and support Warakirri's continued growth.
About You
You will be an experienced educational leader who can think strategically while remaining deeply connected to teaching, learning and student wellbeing.
You will bring:
Significant educational leadership experience within a secondary school environment
A recognised teaching qualification and appropriate NSW teacher accreditation
Strong curriculum, pedagogy and teaching practice expertise
Demonstrated leadership of student wellbeing, inclusion and/or diverse learning
Experience leading and developing senior educators and multidisciplinary teams
A strong understanding of trauma-informed and inclusive education
The ability to lead improvement consistently across multiple campuses or programs
Excellent communication, collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills
Strong judgement and the ability to balance educational quality, student needs, risk and organisational priorities
Most importantly, you will share our belief that young people who have experienced barriers to education deserve exceptional teaching, strong relationships and the opportunity to succeed.
Why Warakirri?
This is an opportunity to influence educational practice across the whole College and help shape the next stage of Warakirri's development.
You will work alongside committed educators and leaders who genuinely believe education can change the trajectory of a young person's life.
If you are an educational leader who wants to combine strategic influence with meaningful impact for young people, we'd love to hear from you.
What we offer
- The opportunity to work with a team of committed professionals in an exciting period of College growth.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- A very attractive salary package, plus salary sacrificing benefits of FBT exempt payments up to $15,999 p/a. and a car allowance
- A sustained focus on professional development
Warakirri College is deeply committed tochild safety and wellbeing. All staff are required to undergoNational Police Clearanceand hold aWorking with Children Checkin accordance with NSW Child Safe Standards.
Applicants must have full working rights to work in Australia
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Program Director/Deputy Principal in Sydney employer: Warakirri College Limited
At Warakirri College, we are dedicated to transforming the lives of vulnerable young people through innovative education. As a leader in our Distance Education Program, you will join a supportive and values-driven team that prioritises professional growth, wellbeing, and community engagement. With competitive benefits and a commitment to child safety, working at our new Cabramatta campus offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students who need it most.
