Head of Distance Education

Warakirri College · Fairfield, NSW

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Independent

Teaching level

K12

Salary range

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Posted 1 Oct 2026

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About Warakirri College

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

69%
31%

Socio-educational background

Below the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

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…

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