Want to make a difference in a vulnerable young person's life?
About Warakirri College
Warakirri College is a highly regarded independent school offering Year 10 and HSC courses to young people aged 15 to 22 years old who have disengaged from mainstream education pathways primarily due to struggles with anxiety or depression and social disadvantage. The College has campuses in Blacktown, Campbelltown and Fairfield and a Distance Education program. The College is also opening another campus in Redfern in 2026.
This role is located in our Campbelltown North (Watsford Rd) Campus.
We create a flexible and inclusive learning environment with extremely low student-to-staff ratios, small class sizes, and ATAR and non-ATAR study pathways. Each campus has approximately 100 students, facilitating positive relationships between staff and students. Around 30% of graduates receive an early offer for University, 50% progress to TAFE and 10% gain employment.
About The Role
This is a full-time, permanent role teaching HSIE subjects.
About You
The successful candidate will fit the following criteria:
Capable of affirming and empowering students
NESA Accreditation
Able to work collaboratively within a team
Ability to teach Business Studies, Legal Studies, Work Studies and Stage 5 Geography
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Understanding of trauma informed practices
A commitment to ongoing professional development
Early career teachers are encouraged to apply
What We Offer
A supportive small school environment where positive relationships are at the forefront
Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Salary sacrificing benefits, including FBT exempt payments of up to $15,999 p/a
A sustained focus on professional development and career progression
The opportunity to work with a team of committed professionals in an exciting period of College growth.
How To Apply
No applicants submitted through recruitment agencies will be considered.
Please submit a covering letter with your resume. For a confidential conversation about the role, please call Glenn Langford, Deputy Principal on
Applications are being reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Warakirri College is committed to creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing. The College and its staff uphold the rights of children and young people to feel safe, respected, valued and heard. The College embeds child safety into its organisational governance, culture, and practices. This commitment aligns with the Child Safe Standards endorsed by the NSW Office of the Children's Guardian.
As part of our employment screening process, you will be required to undergo a National Police Clearance and a Working with Children Check.