This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
Please be advised, as of 10.40am on Monday, 7 October 2024 the closing date for this advert has changed.
Harrisdale Senior High School (SHS) is one of the largest schools in Western Australia, attracting students from diverse geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. With a student population of over 2200, approximately 180 teaching staff, and 70 support staff, the school offers an inclusive and comprehensive education for Years 7 to 12. It is the school of choice for many local and international families.
Our commitment to the intellectual, creative, and social development of students is evident through our stimulating and relevant programs, orderly teaching, and classroom practices. We place a strong emphasis on pastoral care and academic achievement, supported by robust community involvement and parental support.
As one of the state’s newest schools, Harrisdale SHS is already recognised for its outstanding achievements and results. We offer a comprehensive Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) program and place a high emphasis on the quality and delivery of General and Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses to provide a holistic education.
Our specialist programs cater to a variety of student needs and interests, including a Gifted and Talented program, specialised music and sports programs (such as Cricket, Netball, and Volleyball), numerous after-school clubs, sporting teams, and a developing language program in French and Japanese. We pride ourselves on the ethos that all students will achieve success through excellence in teaching and learning.
Harrisdale SHS has a strong, positive culture where teachers play a key role in ensuring our school values of Care, Respect, and Excellence are upheld and reflected in all actions.
Please find attached our School Prospectus and Business Plan.
Find out more about our school by visiting harrisdaleshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Harrisdale SHS is seeking an experienced and dynamic leader to assume the position of Head of Learning Area – English. The successful applicant will be responsible for the leadership and management of the English Learning Area, driving a culture of excellence in teaching and learning. As a key member of the school’s leadership team, the Head of English will collaborate closely with the Principal and other leaders to promote the school’s vision, mission, and values, ensuring high-quality educational outcomes for all students.
In this role, the successful applicant will oversee the planning, assessment, and reporting of student progress in line with the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA). A key focus will be on supporting staff to deliver engaging and rigorous programs that align with the school’s pedagogical emphasis and Teaching and Learning Framework. The Head of English will also play a pivotal role in promoting literacy strategies, extension programs, and enrichment opportunities across the learning area, while ensuring the provision of effective support for students with special needs or at risk of underachievement.
Key responsibilities include leading curriculum development, coordinating preparation for The National Assessment Program (NAPLAN) and Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (OLNA), and facilitating the performance management and development of staff through classroom observations and mentoring. The role also involves managing the English Learning Area’s operational plan, budget, and resources, as well as coordinating events such as excursions, incursions, and school-wide presentations.
The successful applicant will ideally have strong leadership skills, the ability to foster a collaborative and supportive team culture, and a commitment to continuous professional learning. With a focus on excellence in teaching, the Head of English should inspire staff and students alike, ensuring that the learning area remains at the forefront of educational innovation and success at Harrisdale SHS.
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 Everal Eaton, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9397 8000 or emailing Everal.Eaton@education.wa.edu.au.
During the school holiday period, please contact Everal Eaton on 0401 497 144
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 National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
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 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 four (4) page statement 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 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/SA921029
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 Tuesday, 8 October 2024
Please note that Jobs WA will be unavailable from 5pm on Friday 27 September to 10pm on Sunday 29 September 2024 (AWST) due to scheduled maintenance. Applicants will not be able to submit job applications over the maintenance period.
