Innovative Learning Area Leader

Providence Christian College is a Co-educational, non-denominational K-12 institution with over 1100 students in Southern River.

We have a friendly, professional team of staff who provide a supportive work culture and a positive and inspiring work environment. Our passion is helping students achieve their goals, utilizing their God-given talents to the best of their ability in a nurturing, holistic and intellectually stimulating atmosphere. Strong trust relationships between teachers and students form the foundations for outstanding teaching and learning.

This role is part of our recruitment drive to support the continued growth of our College and increasing student numbers.

The Head of the Learning Area is a key leadership position within the College and is responsible for delivering innovative curriculum, improving teaching and learning, and leading and developing staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Curriculum & Professional Development: Lead curriculum initiatives focused on the Western Australian Curriculum and WACE courses. Support staff in ongoing professional learning and development in collaboration with College leadership.
• Professional Networking & External Engagement: Maintain relationships with relevant external groups and networks (e.g., professional associations, Schools Curriculum and Standards Authority), participate in WACE panels, and stay informed on HASS Learning Area research and best practices.
• Performance & Expectations: Set professional expectations for staff, support their appraisal and performance management, and encourage professional growth through development opportunities.

Teaching and Learning Responsibilities:

• Innovative Program Development: Design engaging, differentiated programs that meet diverse student needs and abilities.
• Instructional Leadership: Model and promote contemporary teaching practices, including effective use of ICT.
• Student Support & Collaboration: Work closely with the Inclusive Learning Coordinator and staff across learning areas to support students at risk.
• Teaching Component: Participate directly in classroom teaching as part of the role.

Administration Management:

• Course Implementation & Compliance: Ensure alignment of Senior School courses with School Curriculum and Standards Authority requirements, managing data submissions within deadlines.
• Assessment Oversight: Maintain assessment standards and consistency across the Learning Area.
• Information & Promotion: Update course handbooks and actively promote HASS courses.
• Meeting Coordination: Organize and document monthly Learning Area meetings and attend HOLA and Middle Management meetings.
• Budget & Resource Management: Oversee the HASS Learning Area's resources and allocations.

Essential Knowledge and Experience:

You will have:

• An active Christian faith
• A passion for living out your Christian faith and prepared to model, uphold and support the Ethos and Core Values of the College
• A deeply relational, friendly and open personality
• Outstanding teaching skills in your subject area
• Strong literacy and numeracy practices plus a clear understanding of the Western Australia Curriculum
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including team-building and mentoring skills
• High collaborative skills to support classroom teachers in assessing, designing and supervising the education programmes for students with diverse learning needs, focusing on providing opportunities for academic extension to all students
• A commitment to supporting College policies and procedures relating to Classroom and Behaviour Management
• An understanding of technology and the ability to integrate this into your teaching confidently

Qualifications:

You will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and experience related to the teaching responsibility required by the position
• A current Western Australia Australian Teachers Registration Board Certificate of Registration (TRBWA)
• A current Working With Children Card
• A current Police Clearance

Additional Requirements:

• The successful applicant will be expected to complete the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations Modules if not already completed.
• You must have the right to live and work in Australia (VEVO checks will be conducted to confirm your eligibility to work in Australia).

We are excited about the possibilities for you. Please fill out our application form.