This is a 15 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 4, 2026 with possible extension and/or permanency

At Kent Street Senior High School (SHS) we aim to build highly skilled, knowledgeable, flexible young people who have a commitment to life-long learning and contributing to a vibrant and caring community. Our teachers promote a culture of endeavour and achievement and take pride in being innovative, nurturing, creative and adventurous. The school is characterised by educational programs that maximise the engagement of our students.

Kent Street SHS is an Independent Public School located within 5 kilometres of the Perth CBD. We cater for a diverse clientele from across WA (Western Australia) who travel great distances or reside at the Rotary Residential College located on our site to engage in our approved specialist programs. We also work as part of the Curtin Education Community to actively engage our local primary schools in the Victoria Park area. Kent Street’s motto of ‘Courage to Achieve’ underpins our mission to empower students to achieve through innovative teaching and mutual respect.

Find out more about our school by visiting kentstreetshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

Kent Street SHS is ideally seeking a highly motivated, energetic and innovative Head of Learning Area (HoLA) – English to provide exemplary team leadership to maximise outcomes for all students. The successful applicant would provide purposeful and focused leadership to the English team as well as establish accountability for the effective daily management of the English learning area. With the ability to lead change and innovation, you will ideally use evidence-based data to inform all decision making.

The successful applicant would be responsible for the management of a collaborative and innovative team. You should display a high level of understanding of the Australian Professional Teacher and Leadership Standards, the Western Australian curriculum, and innovative practice in the teaching of English.

As the successful applicant, you should lead continuous improvement through strategic, proactive, and supportive leadership. You would be responsible for analysing performance data within the English learning area and using this information to develop and implement strategic plans that enhance teaching and learning outcomes. These plans should align with school priorities while addressing the specific needs of the learning area.

The successful applicant should have highly effective interpersonal skills that will enable them to lead the implementation of contemporary pedagogies focused on fostering critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and independent learning. Through expert curriculum leadership and instructional strategies, you will ideally ensure all teachers deliver high-quality teaching and learning programs that meet the individual needs of students through problem-based learning, curiosity, and deep learning pedagogies.

The successful applicant should support the implementation of the school’s business plan, work and teach in a team environment, be committed to whole school approaches and initiatives, and have a strong evidence-based approach to teaching. As part of their standard practice, HoLA's should embrace opportunities to reflect on and assess the effectiveness of their teaching practices using a variety of methods available within the school. We are ideally seeking a HoLA that will have a growth mindset and a desire for continuous improvement.

Finally, you would place high emphasis on parent partnerships and desires to communicate with parents regularly throughout the year. We are ideally seeking highly organised people who have good communication skills, are solution focussed and want to contribute to the entire school community.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Philip Hulbert, Deputy Principal, on (08) 9262 0500 or emailing Philip.hulbert@education.wa.edu.au.

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at schoolsrecruitment@education.wa.edu.au during the advertising period.

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. 

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
• hold registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia
• obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website or in the attached application package.

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

• A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A statement of up to three (3) pages addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
  • Demonstrated capacity to provide effective leadership in a diverse range of educational settings.
  • High level of interpersonal and public relations skills that demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to achieve planned outcomes.
  • Demonstrated professional knowledge and the ability to apply this knowledge to ensure a high level of educational outcomes for all students, (e.g., Aboriginal students, students from diverse ethnic backgrounds and students with special needs).
  • Demonstrated capacity to manage staff, physical and financial resources.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SA1061603

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 14 August 2026