Head of Learning Area – Humanities and Social Sciences

2 weeks ago

Perth, Western Australia Carmel School Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Head of Learning Area – Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS)

Carmel School

Dianella, Perth WA

Full time

About the business and the role

Carmel School is a Jewish School in Dianella that consistently ranks among the top schools in WA for WACE. We have a supportive, close-knit staff and delightful students who are diligent and courteous.

If you want to enhance your teaching career by working at a top school, with hard working staff and self-motivated students, where you will learn with and from the best and be appreciated and rewarded for your efforts, you will be well-placed at Carmel School.

You do not need to be Jewish to work at Carmel, just supportive of our ethos.

Starting Term 1, 2026, this is a full-time position. The successful candidate will have experience teaching Years 11 and 12 ATAR HASS courses and, and leadership experience would be preferred but not essential. This is an on-going position with the School, with a 6-month probation period.

Applications close 9am, Tuesday, 26 August 2025 and should all be sent via Seek, including a letter of application, resume and contact details of three professional referees.

Applicants who move to the interview phase will be required to present a Learning Area plan for their first three years. Insight may be derived from, but limited to, the HOLA Job Description found on our website (link below).

Please contact Mr Dean Shadgett, Head of Secondary School, at  with any questions.

We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

All Carmel Staff are required to abide by the Staff Code of Conduct to ensure child safety.

Job tasks and responsibilities

This role, at one of WA's top academic schools, requires the successful applicant to teach across a range of HASS courses and Year groups.

For a detailed job description of the role please go to:

Skills and experience

  • Highly knowledgeable in both content and pedagogy.
  • Ensuring engaging and effective classroom practices across the Learning Area.
  • The ability to lead and work well in a team – ensuring consistency across the Learning Area.
  • Exhibit genuine care and compassion for students.
  • TRBWA accreditation to teach in a WA school.

Job benefits

  • Small class sizes
  • Strong academic culture, hard-working students and families who value learning.
  • Opportunity to lead a committed and enthusiastic HASS Department.

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

  • How many years of experience do you have as a Head of Learning Area?
  • Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
  • How many years of experience do you have as a HASS teacher?
  • Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
  • How much notice are you required to give your current employer?

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