Visionary Leader in Humanities and Social Sciences

Are you an innovative and forward-thinking educational leader with a passion for Humanities and Social Sciences?

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to lead our team as Head of Learning Area - Humanities and Social Sciences.

In this key role, you will provide educational leadership, develop and promote the school's vision, and encourage active participation from staff, community volunteers, and other stakeholders.

As a curriculum leader, you will play a crucial role in providing professional guidance to HASS teachers, ensuring they stay informed on relevant curriculum issues within your designated area.

You will also be instrumental in facilitating teaching and learning outcomes, employing effective performance management strategies, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement among the school's academic community.

The successful applicant will display an excellent understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum, with a view to continuing to build and improve practice around the inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait histories and culture, and Culturally Responsive Classrooms.

This knowledge, combined with pedagogical skills, will enable the development of programs differentiated for the specific learning needs of all students across a full range of abilities, aligned with the school's focus on Inclusive programming, assessment, and classrooms.

Additional responsibilities include using high-level data literacy and monitoring processes to support all students, including those who are not performing to their full potential.

The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal and public relations skills, demonstrating the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to achieve planned outcomes.

They will also possess a high level of professional knowledge and the ability to apply this knowledge to ensure a high level of educational outcomes for all students.

• Provide educational leadership and develop the school's vision
• Develop and implement curriculum plans to meet the diverse needs of students
• Facilitate teaching and learning outcomes through effective performance management strategies
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement among the school's academic community

• Highly developed interpersonal and public relations skills
• Excellent professional knowledge and ability to apply it to achieve high educational outcomes
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, community volunteers, and other stakeholders
• Experience in leading educational teams and developing curriculum plans

Working for the Department of Education offers 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 the Department's website.

The Department is 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.

• Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident, or have a valid visa with relevant work rights
• Hold registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia
• Obtain a valid Working With Children Check before starting
• Consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit