This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
Denmark Senior High School (SHS) is located in the Shire of Denmark within the Great Southern region of Western Australia. Built on its current site in 2000, the school is set on 19 hectares of land one kilometre east of the town center. The school provides a comprehensive Year 7 to Year 12 secondary school education. At Denmark SHS, our commitment to supporting our students to ‘strive to achieve’ is embedded in everything we do. Our four key priorities work together to create the conditions for our students to thrive – student success; teaching excellence; health & wellbeing; and relationships & partnerships.
Find out more about our school by visiting denmarkshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Denmark SHS is an Independent Public School seeking to appoint a highly competent and enthusiastic Head of Learning Area – Mathematics and Science to join their senior leadership team.
The successful applicant will demonstrate innovation in curriculum leadership, assuming immediate responsibility for working in concert with the variety of specialist teachers in Mathematics and Science to further consolidate a collaborative and cohesive team. The business needs of the school requires that the successful applicant has a strong curriculum background in at least one context in either Mathematics or Science.
The successful applicant will be committed to leading high levels of student engagement, academic and personal achievement in a supportive environment where success is celebrated. Aligned with the strategic direction of the school, applicants should have strong knowledge and experience of leading high impact teaching and learning strategies within the context of a positive learning environment. Adopting inclusive practices, they will demonstrate the capacity to lead cross-curricula priorities that ensure all students achieve strong academic and personal growth.
Key to this role is that the successful applicant has the demonstrated capacity to build productive working relationships with students, staff and the community; be curious about learning and about learners; be invested in the school; and be reflective of themselves and their practice. The successful applicant will be innovative and plan strategically to lead a learning culture that strengthens the capacity of their team to enact the school’s Business Plan. They will possess excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of benefits designed to support both your professional and personal well-being. These benefits include competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Here are some of the key benefits you will enjoy:
- 11.5 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- subsidised accommodation where applicable
- free relocation
Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at housing.transport@education.wa.edu.au or on (08) 9264 5154.
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 Kath Ward, Principal on (08) 9848 0100 or emailing Kath.Ward@education.wa.edu.au
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 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/SA924070
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 Monday, 28 October 2024
