Please be advised that as of 12:35pm Wednesday, 5 March 2025, there has been a change to the contact person details.
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2025
Wanneroo Secondary College (SC) is committed to the education, both academically and socially, of every student who walks through our doors. We consider our staff and students our greatest assets - our teachers are experienced and highly skilled, and our students are friendly, inclusive and always striving for excellence.
Our innovative curriculum allows us to cater for all students' talents and ambitions. Constant improvement in literacy and numeracy standards is one of our highest priorities. The college offers a variety of pathways and programs to students to develop their talents and engage them in schooling.
Find out more about our school by visiting wanneroosc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Wanneroo (SC) is seeking an innovative Head of Learning Area (HOLA) committed to achieving the best educational outcomes for our students in the Science Learning Area.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly effective and empowered individual to join our leadership team, as Head of Learning Area (HoLA) Science. This position provides a unique opportunity to continue to build and develop a growing team, and we are therefore seeking applicants ideally with demonstrated leadership success.
As HOLA you should continue to build and develop the Science learning area, developing a culture of high-quality teaching and leadership. You should model innovative, solutions-focused, and evidence-based thinking. Working collaboratively with your science team you will ideally implement whole school policies, processes, and procedures, embedding a culture of professional leadership, trust, and ongoing improvement for our students and staff.
The successful applicant should be a dedicated, highly competent, and enthusiastic HoLA, ideally with excellent interpersonal skills to provide effective and distributed leadership within the learning area. You should be committed to promoting and fostering academic aspiration and engagement, in an environment where achievement is celebrated. The HoLA Science should have an excellent understanding of data analysis and skills in evidence-based planning to improve student learning. They should have a commitment to improved results for all students, in a planned and strategic manner. They will ideally utilise their high-level data literacy skills and monitoring processes to support all students. As an expert practitioner, you should ideally have a commitment to excellence in teaching and engage in ongoing self-reflection. The ability to authentically evaluate the effectiveness of teaching practice and team performance is an important aspect of the role. Another ideal attribute is the ability to create environments conducive to learning and provide educational opportunities that are purposeful and relevant, catering for different student learning needs.
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 Geraint Davies, Deputy Principal on (08) 6401 9800 or geraint.davies@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 to four (3 to 4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A three to four (3 to 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/SA955207
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, 17 March 2025.
