Head of Campus (Years 9–12 – Alternative Education Setting)
Salary:$140,886 + super (plus salary packaging up to $15,900)
Start:
Term 1, 2026 preferred (earlier start negotiable) | Full-time, permanent
Location:
Regional NSW – South Coast
Lead where education transforms lives.
This is your opportunity to lead a new campus and team in a school setting that puts wellbeing, equity and connection at the centre of everything it does.
HARKE Recruitment is proud to partner with a well-regarded Special Assistance School on the South Coast of NSW to appoint a Head of Campus for its new, purpose-built site opening in 2025. The school supports students in Years 9–12 who haven't found success in mainstream settings—often due to trauma, neurodiversity, or complex life challenges—and offers an inclusive, trauma-informed model grounded in the Berry Street Education Model.
As Head of Campus, you’ll guide a capable team through the next phase of growth. You’ll shape the culture and lead daily operations while contributing to whole-school strategy and improvement. If you're passionate about inclusive leadership, personalised learning, and mentoring young people through relational practice, this role offers a powerful platform to make a lasting difference.
About the Role
- Lead a full campus team with autonomy and strategic input
- Guide the campus through a relocation into a new, purpose-built facility
- Work within a small-school model (Years 9–12), supporting students who need a different way to learn
- 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
- Join the executive leadership team and influence whole-school strategy
- Travel may occasionally be required across Shoalhaven, Illawarra, and Southern Highlands regions
Added benefits
- Salary: $140,886 p.a. + super
- Salary packaging up to $15,900 (tax-free component)
- Vehicle allowance for approved work travel
- Laptop, phone, and professional learning included
- Access to EAP and Fitness Passport
- Flexible working arrangements (conditions apply)
- Leadership in a values-driven, purpose-built environment
The Ideal Candidate
- Minimum 7 years teaching experience and 3+ years in educational leadership
- Strong commitment to trauma-informed, student-centred practice
- Able to lead multidisciplinary teams with care, clarity and high expectations
- Skilled in inclusive leadership, operational management, and school improvement
- Experienced with students impacted by trauma, disability, or disengagement
- Able to model professional wellbeing and resilience within complex settings
Must-Have Requirements
- Current NSW teaching registration (NESA) or eligibility to obtain it
- Full working rights in Australia
- Valid NSW Working with Children Check and willingness to undergo a police check
- Current unrestricted driver’s licence and access to a comprehensively insured vehicle
- Willingness to provide 2–3 references and complete HARKE’s onboarding process to meet child safeguarding requirements
How to Apply
Click APPLY or contact Terry at HARKE Recruitment for a confidential discussion on 0493 785 454.