Deputy Principal (Campbelltown & Picton region)
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Independent
Teaching level
K12
Salary range
Closing date
12 November 2026
Posted 28 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
Lead with integrity. Change young lives. Make a lasting difference.
About Us
At Warakirri College, we educate young people aged 15–22 who have disengaged from mainstream schooling—often due to anxiety, depression, or social disadvantage. Our students need the right environment and dedicated, passionate educators in order to thrive.
Our education model is expanding its reach, and by the end of 2027, we will have 7 physical campuses and a Distance Education unit.
To support our continued growth and strengthen the quality of the Warakirri educational offering, we are seeking to appoint a Deputy Principal for the regions of Campbelltown and Picton. We are looking for a values-driven educational leader who will work with a high-performing leadership team to shape and implement the strategic direction of the College.
Commencement: in consultation with the successful applicant.
About the Role
The Deputy Principals are essential in promoting a positive school culture and supporting the Principal in achieving the school’s strategic vision. The role is multifaceted and crucial for the smooth operation of the school by providing professional leadership and management.
This role would suit an exceptional educational leader, someone who leads with warmth and presence, thinks strategically as well as practically, and is highly credible with students, staff, parents and colleagues. The successful candidate would be someone who understands the needs of students from trauma backgrounds, or with social-emotional disabilities – someone who models our values of respect and inclusion, care and commitme…