Head of Learning Area – HASS

"Lead a thriving Humanities Learning Area in a supportive Christian College Community"

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

Our College has a friendly, professional team of staff who provide a supportive work culture and a positive and inspiring work environment. We are passionate about helping students achieve their goals, using their God-given talents to the best of their ability in a nurturing, holistic and intellectually stimulating environment. Our goal is to, through strong, Christ-centred relationships, offer a quality education where students learn the importance of academics, a balanced spiritual life, and self-discipline.

We are currently seeking expressions of interest for the following position:

Head of Learning Area – HASS: Full-time (1.0 FTE) commencing in January 2026

The Head of the Learning Area is a key leadership role within the College and is responsible for the delivery of innovative curriculum, improving teaching and learning and the leadership and development of staff.

The Position:

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Leadership Responsibilities:

• Curriculum & Professional Development: Lead curriculum initiatives with a focus 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 Programme 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: Organise and document monthly Learning Area meetings, and attend HOLA and Middle Management meetings.
• Budget & Resource Management: Oversee the HASS Learning Area's budget and resource allocation.

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
  
  current Western Australia Australian Teachers Registration Board Certificate of Registration (TRBWA)
• A current Working With Children Card
• A current Police Clearance (issued within the last 3 months).

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).
• If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, we'd love to hear from you

Applications must be submitted on the College Application Form, which can be accessed on our website or by clicking on the link below:

College Application Form

Applications close at 4.00 pm on Friday, 24 September 2025.

Providence Christian College will review applications as they come in, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. We reserve the right to fill this position prior to the closing date.

Further information about the College can be accessed on the College website and the Code of Conduct