Head of Distance Education
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Independent
Teaching level
K12
Salary range
Posted 1 Oct 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
10-12
School staff (FTE)
100.9
46.8 teaching · 54.1 non-teaching
Students per teacher
11.7:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
548
Indigenous students
17%
Language other than English
35%
Girls vs boys
379 girls · 169 boys
Socio-educational background
Below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Leading a program where technology enables connection as well as learning.
About Us
At Warakirri College, we believe every young person deserves access to an education that meets them where they are.
We are seeking an exceptional educational leader to join our Executive Team as Head of Distance Education and lead one of NSW’s most innovative Distance Education Programs.
Our Distance Education Program supports young people who face significant barriers to attending a traditional school environment, providing a high-quality, engaging and personalised education that helps them reconnect with learning, achieve their HSC and build positive futures. The program forms part of Warakirri’s broader mission to support vulnerable and disadvantaged young people through a trauma-informed, relationship-focused educational model.
Permanent – Full-time role. Based in our new Cabramatta campus from 2028, currently in temporary premises in Campbelltown
About the role
This role sits within the College’s executive leadership team, providing strategic and operational leadership of the College’s Distance Education Program, ensuring excellence in:
- Student engagement, wellbeing and learning outcomes
- Teaching and learning quality
- Staff leadership and development
- Digital learning innovation
- NESA compliance and educational governance
- Family and stakeholder engagement
- Continuous improvement and growth of the program
You will lead a dedicated team of educators and support staff while driving innovative approaches that strengthen student participation, achievement and connection.
About You
You are an empathetic…