This is a 12-month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 3, 2025 with possible extension
Kent Street Senior High School (SHS) is proud to be an Independent Public School, located within 5 kilometres of the Perth CBD. We cater for a diverse clientele, many who travel great distances to engage in our Approved Specialist Programs or reside at the Rotary Residential College located onsite. We also work as part of the Curtin Education Community to actively engage our local primary schools in the Victoria Park area, with the ultimate aim that Kent Street SHS becomes their recognised and respected secondary school of choice.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.kentstreetshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
Kent Street SHS is 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 will ideally 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 will 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 continually drive improvement by providing effective proactive leadership that is strategic, inspiring and supportive. In this role you will be responsible for the analysis of performance data related to the English learning area. You should be able to provide effective leadership, with the creation of strategic plans that inform the learning area and impact classroom practice whilst addressing the priorities of the school and the contextual needs of the learning area. The successful applicant should have effective interpersonal skills that will lead the team’s implementation of contemporary pedagogies which are responsive to the needs of the 21st century learner and through the provision of expert curriculum leadership and instructional strategies to ensure that all teachers are delivering quality teaching and learning programs that meet the individual needs of students through problem-based learning, curiosity for learning and deep learning pedagogy.
The successful applicant will be responsible for leading reflective performance and development processes through coaching, developing an ethos of teacher self-reflection, feedback, data analysis and a review of formative assessment practices.
Facilitating the implementation of high impact teaching strategies, classroom observation and a professional learning community as both a leader and a participant, you should also model highly reflective practices as a highly effective instructional leader. The HoLA will, in collaboration with the Principal and members of the senior leadership team, provide educational leadership in the school and the community by developing and promoting the school vision and encouraging school staff and others to share ownership of the school’s vision and goals.
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 Kacey Single, Principal on (08) 9262 0500 or emailing Kacey.single@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
Compete the online application, 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 four (4) 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 you start your application.
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/SA962103
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 Thursday, 29 May 2025
