Head of Department

Penrhos College has an exciting leadership opportunity for someone with a vision for excellence in Creative Arts & Design and innovation in teaching practices to join our team in 2026.

The Head of Department Creative Arts & Design (HOD CAD) will lead a dynamic team including an Associate Head of Department, Teachers and Technicians with expertise in Creative Arts, Media, Design and Food and Textiles Technology from years 7 to 12. Given the breadth of the role, the Head of Department will be supported by the Associate Head whose expertise complements their own, ensuring strong leadership across all areas.

The Head of Department will oversee the development, management, and regular review of an exciting, future-focused Secondary School curriculum, innovative programs and the provision of high-quality tuition within the College. As a leader within the College, the Head of Department will collaborate with peers and the College’s Senior Leadership Team to support the College’s vision and future direction.

The load distribution for this **1.0 FTE** position is 0.3 FTE for Head of Department duties and 0.7 FTE Teaching.

This is a** two-year, maximum-term contract from Term 1 2026**.

As part of our Strategic Direction, we aim to provide our girls with learning adventures where they explore their passions and realise their full potential. Our students are at the centre of all we do. We aim to ignite and guide courageous, curious and passionate rebels who challenge convention for the greater good.

**The successful applicants will have**:

- A Bachelor of Education or a degree qualification supported by a Post Graduate Diploma of Education
- Current Teacher Registration Board of WA Membership including a Working with Children card (WWC)
- Commitment to the College’s Core Shared values and four key commitments.
- Commitment to providing students with a safe, supportive, and respectful learning environment.

**The following essential criteria must be addressed in your cover letter**:

- Provide instructional and innovative pedagogical leadership for a team that reflects student-centred, and future-focused practices.
- Ensure the Creative Arts & Design curriculum is delivered at the highest level to support each student to achieve their personal best.
- Ability to inspire, mentor, and lead a team of staff to achieve their personal best and support their professional growth.
- Academic accountability including, 7-12 scope and sequence, curriculum planning and reform, assessment and reporting practices and reviewing of data to support student progress and performance.
- Demonstrated Information and Communication Technology (ICT) competence and the ability to integrate ICT into the Creative Arts & Design to enhance and transform learning.

**On offer**:

- Competitive salary package (based on skills and experience).
- Best practice ICT resources.
- Significant professional learning opportunities
- Generous leave provisions, including an annual Wellness Day and three Boarders’ Long Weekends.
- Excellent working environment and state-of-the-art facilities.
- Free onsite parking, free flu vaccinations and, where applicable, staff tuition discounts.

**Applications close 8am Friday 5 September 2025. Interviews may commence prior to this date.**

**How to Apply**:

- ** Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae** outlining your personal details, qualifications, relevant work history and education. Relevant work history should commence with the most recent position you have held as well as the dates/period of employment. In the description of your work history give a summary of the duties and responsibilities for each of the positions.
- ** Work-related referees**: Please add the names and contact details of three confidential referees. It is preferable that one referee should be your present Line Manager. You may include one personal referee as well.