Head of Learning Area

Head of Learning Area - Health and Physical Education
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 4, Hampton Senior High School (SHS) strives to create a vibrant culture of excellence, innovation, opportunity and success for students, staff and the community. The focus of our work is on quality teaching and provision of the widest range of opportunities for individual achievement and learning success. In keeping with this, the successful applicant should be committed to leading the Health and Physical Education (HPE) Department, maximising the engagement and progress of all students and managing a wide range of facilities.
The Role
The successful applicant will ideally possess highly effective organisational skills especially in event management, strong leadership skills and have the ability to work collaboratively with an enthusiastic team of teachers to support best practice both in and out of the classroom. The successful applicant will ideally have strategic leadership experience and the professional knowledge to lead curriculum delivery, professional practice and wellbeing of the HPE team. Experience teaching and leading others in the delivery of Year 11 and 12 General courses, ATAR courses and certificate qualifications will be highly regarded.
Responsibilities
As the HPE Head of Department you should utilise a strong working knowledge of research based high impact teaching strategies to work closely with students, teachers and the community for an unrelenting focus on student achievement. This should involve reflecting on and assessing the effectiveness of teaching practice and cultivating a safe learning environment. Experience in the use of classroom observations and instructional coaching will be considered beneficial. Applicants with experience in adhering to safety and duty of care policies, particularly relating to Water Safety as we have a pool, are encouraged to apply.
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.
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 for more details.
Eligibility
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.
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 three to four (3-4) 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 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 for assistance.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 8 September 2025.
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