Program Director/Deputy Principal

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…