This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027

Albany Senior High School (SHS) is an Independent Public School with a proud tradition of opportunity and success. We provide a dynamic and inclusive learning environment for students in Years 7 to 12, offering diverse pathways that support students to achieve their potential, including our Gifted and Talented program.

Albany SHS is entering an exciting period of strategic growth and renewal. Our 2026–2030 strategic direction is centred on three priorities: Belonging and Connectedness; Effective Teaching and Learning; and Growth and Leadership.

We are strengthening instructional leadership, collaborative professional practice and evidence-informed teaching across our school. We want leaders who develop the capability of others, foster collective responsibility and translate strategic direction into meaningful improvements in classroom practice and student achievement.

Our vision, empowering students to make a positive difference to our global community, and our values of Respect, Responsibility and Resilience guide our work.

If you are an educational leader who values relationships, inspires others and is passionate about English and improving literacy outcomes for young people, we welcome your application.

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

The Role

Albany SHS is ideally seeking an experienced, highly capable and passionate educational leader to join our leadership team as Program Coordinator – Learning - English.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the future direction of English education at Albany SHS, developing a high-performing team, strengthening instructional practice and leading the implementation of the Albany SHS Strategic Plan, with a clear focus on improving student learning outcomes.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to provide educational leadership across the English Learning Area, fostering a cohesive and collaborative team culture built on positive professional relationships, shared accountability and continuous improvement. They should inspire teachers to deliver engaging, challenging and inclusive learning experiences that develop students' literacy, critical thinking, communication and appreciation of literature.

A significant aspect of the role will be leading whole-school literacy improvement, including evidence-informed teaching strategies, targeted literacy intervention and oversight of programs such as MacqLit. Working across learning areas, the Program Coordinator will strengthen consistent approaches to literacy development, ensuring students receive the support and challenge needed to achieve success.

Ideally, applicants will display:

• Expert knowledge of the Western Australian English curriculum, including senior secondary courses, and the ability to lead high-quality English teaching across Years 7–12.
• The capacity to lead the implementation of the Albany SHS Strategic Plan, translating school improvement priorities into effective classroom practice and improved student outcomes.
• Strong relational leadership that builds cohesive, high-performing teams through positive relationships, clear expectations, shared accountability and effective performance management.
• Highly effective instructional leadership that develops teacher capability through coaching, mentoring, professional learning and evidence-informed practice.
• Lead the development of teacher capability through active engagement in the school's structured Professional Learning Plan, including Instructional Coaching, Professional Learning Teams and targeted whole-school professional learning, ensuring evidence-informed practices translate into improved classroom teaching and student learning outcomes.
• The ability to lead whole-school literacy improvement, including targeted intervention, MacqLit and the effective use of student achievement data to monitor progress and evaluate impact.
• A commitment to inclusive and culturally responsive teaching that maintains high expectations and supports the diverse learning needs of all students.
• A growth mindset that inspires innovation, reflective practice and collective responsibility for student success.

The successful applicant should be an outstanding classroom practitioner who models the professional standards they expect of others, communicates with clarity and purpose, and contributes positively to the collective leadership of Albany SHS.

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:

• 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
• 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
• More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
• 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 Melissa Walker, Principal, on (08) 6821 1700 or emailing melissa.walker@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 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
  1. Demonstrated capacity to provide effective leadership in a diverse range of educational settings.
  2. High level of interpersonal and public relations skills that demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to achieve planned outcomes.
  3. 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).
  4. 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/SA1071488

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, 20 November 2026