Head of Department

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 4, 2025
Our students enjoy a positive and supportive learning environment responsive to their particular abilities and learning styles. We believe in an educational experience that promotes Tolerance, Honesty, Excellence, Respect and Responsibility where every child is encouraged to display effort and integrity.

Our experienced staff encourage our students to imagine the possibilities, create opportunities and achieve their dreams in a safe learning environment. We work together with our community to develop in our students, a life-long love of learning to give them the tools to thrive in their lives after school. We have high expectations of staff and students, cultivating excellence in teaching through evidenced-based practices, a continuous cycle of improvement and a positive, culturally inclusive learning environment.

Find out more about our school by visiting or Schools Online .

The Role
As the Head of Department - English, you will be a key member of the administrative team, working closely with the Principal, Deputy Principal, and other Heads of Learning Area to provide educational leadership within the school. You will provide professional guidance to English teachers, ensuring they stay informed on relevant curriculum issues and innovations, and model exemplary evidence-based practice as a leader. The successful applicant should display the ability to provide direction and purpose to staff, build team capacity and cohesion, and promote an environment of positive learning for staff and students.

The successful applicant will ideally 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 and leadership acumen, should enable the development of programs differentiated for the specific learning needs of all students across a full range of abilities. In addition, you will ideally use high level data literacy and monitoring processes to support all students, including those who are not performing to their full potential.

We have a Future Leaders program at Governor Stirling Senior High School which drives the quality of our leaders and aspirant leaders, embedding a mentor program along with regular sessions focussing on improving key leaderships skills and traits. Experienced Heads of Learning who are enthusiastic about taking the next step in their leadership journey 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 .

Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Lee Barclay, Principal, on or by emailing .

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
To work with us, you must:

• 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.

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

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 three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.

• A four (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.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SA991242

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close:
4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 11 September 2025.