Head Of Learning Area

Overview
Head of Learning Area – Humanities and Social Sciences and Languages. Full-time | Ongoing Position | Commencing 2026 or by negotiation in Term 2, 2026.
Position Description: John Wollaston Anglican Community School (JWACS) is seeking an innovative, collaborative, and compassionate educational leader to join our future-focused school community as Head of Learning Area – Humanities and Social Sciences and Languages. This is a full-time, ongoing position commencing in 2026, at the beginning of the academic year, or the commencement of Term 2, by negotiation.
Responsibilities
In this middle leadership role, you will report to the Dean of Teaching and Learning and lead the Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) learning area, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, engaging, and future-focused curriculum that supports student achievement and growth.
The ability to teach History is desirable but not essential.
While your primary expertise will be in HASS, you will also provide oversight and instructional leadership to a small, dedicated Languages team. At JWACS, Japanese is the language offered, and you will work collaboratively with staff to foster intercultural understanding and promote language learning across the school.
As a key member of the middle leadership team, you will mentor and support teachers through collaborative planning, professional learning, and performance development processes.
You will play a central role in curriculum design, assessment moderation, and the effective management of resources within your learning areas.
This position also involves contributing to whole-school initiatives and strategic planning, while upholding the Anglican ethos and values that underpin the culture of JWACS.
As a New Metrics school, we value innovation in assessment and learning, and your leadership will contribute meaningfully to this future-focused work.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate educator to lead curriculum innovation, mentor staff, and foster excellence in teaching and learning across two key learning areas.
Discover JWACS
JWACS is member of the AngliSchools network, a collective of schools committed to delivering high quality, values-based education.
We are a co-educational Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12-day school, nestled in the picturesque foothills of the Darling Range in Perth's south-east. Proudly Anglican, the School fosters excellence and care within an inclusive environment underpinned by Christian values.
At the heart of JWACS is a strong, supportive community. Our students are respectful and engaged, and the school is known for its culture of connection, aspiration and achievement.
Why Join Us?
We foster an inclusive and diverse culture where every staff member is respected, included and recognised for the unique role they play in our shared success.
We work as a team where collaboration is at the heart of what we do.
We value our staff and actively support their ability to balance professional responsibilities with personal wellbeing.
We are invested in the development of our staff, actively supporting professional learning and career progression.
We offer a competitive remuneration.
We offer generous fee discounts for staff with children enrolled across the AngliSchools network.
Selection Criteria
Actively supports the Mission, Vision and Ethos and Core Values of AngliSchools and John Wollaston Anglican Community School.
Actively supports a child safety culture.
Demonstrates expertise in the content and structure of the Humanities and Social Sciences curriculum, with a strong understanding of contemporary pedagogy and effective strategies for monitoring and assessing student progress and achievement.
Has the ability to lead and support staff across the Humanities and Social Sciences and Languages disciplines, fostering collaboration, professional growth and high-quality teaching practices.
Demonstrates capacity to model excellence in teaching within their subject area and modelling the professional attributes and instructional expertise of a highly accomplished practitioner.
Demonstrates a sound understanding of contemporary pastoral care issues affecting students within the school, local community, and broader society, with a commitment to supporting student wellbeing and fostering a safe, inclusive learning environment.
Demonstrates strong administrative and organisational capabilities, including excellent written and verbal communication skills and effective time management to support the smooth operation of learning area responsibilities.
Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills, with an inclusive and approachable manner, strong listening abilities, and the capacity to build and maintain positive, respectful relationships with students, staff, parents, and carers.
Bachelor of Education or a degree qualification supported by a Post Graduate Diploma of Education.
Registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia.
Hold a current Working with Children Card or be willing to obtain.
Application Instructions
All applications must be marked
Attention: The Principal
and emailed to:
(emailprotected)
Please
do not
apply through SEEK.
Applications must include:
A cover letter (maximum one page) introducing yourself, outlining your interest in the Head of Learning Area - Humanities and Social Sciences and Languages position, and sharing what you would bring to the role.
A resume with the contact details of three referees.
Applications close at
9:00am on Monday 15 September.
For any inquiries regarding this position, contact Maria, Manager of Human Resources on .
Please note, the position may be filled prior to the closing date. Early applications are strongly encouraged.
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