Looking for meaningful work that supports life-changing education?

We have an exciting opportunity for two experienced and passionate educational leaders to join Alesco Secondary College as a Deputy Principal.

In these senior leadership roles, you will lead and support across multiple Alesco campuses, working collaboratively with the Deputy Principal, Principal and Heads of Campus to strengthen teaching quality, student wellbeing and educational outcomes.

If you are passionate about inclusive education, developing high-performing teams and creating opportunities for young people to succeed, we’d love to hear from you.

About Us

We are a progressive not-for-profit organisation, dedicated to unlocking potential and transforming lives through education for over 100 years. We are proud of our continued growth and development, coupled with sustainable practices in the service and difference we make to the community.

Our continued success is driven by a collaborative, agile, and hands-on approach. Year on year, we evolve by embracing innovation, maintaining a positive culture, and staying responsive to the needs of our learners and partners.

We are committed to maintaining environments where children and young people are safe, respected, and supported. We uphold strong child safe practices, including robust recruitment, training, and safeguarding processes, and expect all employees to share in this commitment.

We are seeking passionate individuals who are aligned with our values, invested in their roles, and dedicated to supporting the success of others.

About the Role

As one of two Deputy Principals, you will play a key role in the strategic and operational leadership of Alesco Secondary College.

Working closely with the Principal and other Deputy Principal, you will help drive a consistent, collaborative approach to educational leadership, ensuring our campuses are supported to deliver high-quality teaching, inclusive learning and positive student outcomes.

Please note:



There are two Permanent, Full-Time Deputy Principal roles available.

Key responsibilities include:

- Leading and improving teaching and learning practices, curriculum delivery and educational outcomes across your campus portfolio.
- Coaching and developing Heads of Campus to strengthen leadership capability, team performance and staff development.
- Championing student wellbeing, inclusion and coordinated support for students with disability and complex learning needs.
- Overseeing complex student support, child protection and high-risk wellbeing matters.
- Driving consistent practices, regulatory compliance and effective operational planning across campuses.
- Building strong relationships with students, families, staff and the wider community to foster a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

About You

You already live by our values of Inclusion, Integrity and Innovation and are committed to creating opportunities for every student to connect, succeed and thrive.

You are an experienced educational leader who is passionate about helping students thrive and developing the people around you. You bring a collaborative approach, sound judgement and a commitment to continuous improvement.

You will also have:

- A Bachelor of Education or equivalent qualification (Diploma of Education or higher).
- Current NESA teacher registration and valid NESA accreditation.
- Proven senior leadership experience in education, with a track record of improving teaching quality and student outcomes.
- Demonstrated experience coaching and developing leaders,



building high-performing teams and fostering a positive workplace culture.
- Solid knowledge of inclusive education, reasonable adjustments, NCCD obligations and NSW education regulatory requirements.
- Experience leading student wellbeing initiatives and managing complex student support needs, including disability and child protection matters.
- A genuine commitment to equity and inclusion, particularly for students with disability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and communities.
- Strong communication, decision-making and risk management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across multiple campuses.
- A current driver's licence and willingness to travel between campuses.

Experience in alternative or flexible education settings, trauma-informed practice, special education or multi-campus leadership will be highly regarded.

Atwea College requires:

- A valid NSW Working With Children Check.
- A current National Criminal Police Record Check or willingness to obtain.
- Child Protection Training.

About our PERKS!

At Atwea College, we offer extra cherries on top, including:

- Competitive remuneration.
- As a not-for-profit organisation, the ability to salary package up to $15,899 tax free per FBT year.
- Two Wellbeing Days.
- One Board Bonus Day.
- One Birthday Bonus Day.
- 12 days of personal carers leave accrued annually.
- Fitness Passport.
- Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees.
- A confidential Employee Assistance Program.

Join a progressive not-for-profit organisation where you can make a difference! Be part of a team committed to empowering young people through education and putting our values of Inclusion, Integrity and Innovation into action.

If you are interested in all the amazing things we do at Atwea College, check out our website: https://atwea.edu.au/

Applications close on COB Wednesday 11th November. All shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

📌 Deputy Principal (Elermore Vale)
🏢 Atwea College
📍 Elermore Vale