Head of Learning Area

1 month ago


Welshpool, Australia Department of Education, Western Australia Full time

Please note as of Monday, 19 August at 10.52am there has been an amendment to the closing date

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2024

Are you looking for an ocean-outback adventure while shaping the future of Design and Technology education in WA? Hedland Senior High School (SHS) is seeking a proactive, dedicated, and enthusiastic Head of Learning Area – Design and Technology to join our Senior Leadership Team.

As the HOLA – Design and Technology, you will work with an outstanding and collegiate team to develop a culture of high quality teaching practices in the Design and Technology learning area. You will evaluate teaching practice effectiveness, develop a high performing and collegiate team, and manage a significant budget. Through embedding our Hedland Instructional Model, the applicant will create authentic learning environments which cater to student diversity, interests and needs.

The successful applicant will possess excellent interpersonal skills and promote effective and distributed leadership within the learning area. They promote and foster academic aspiration and engagement in an environment where achievement is celebrated. Collaborating with your team, you will implement whole school policies, processes, and procedures, embedding a culture of professional leadership, trust, and continuous improvement for all our students and staff.

The successful applicant will be a proactive and enthusiastic educator who is passionate and highly effective in leading whole school improvement. Making data-based decisions, the successful applicant will have the ability to think and plan strategically and identify innovative and practical solutions to challenges whilst working collaboratively to create improve student outcomes. You should be a resilient and agile leader with a growth mindset.

As a culturally responsive practitioner, you will create and sustain a student-centred learning environment built on strong relationships, working collaboratively to implement strategies to meet the diverse needs of students and their families. You will communicate effectively and vary your leadership style to obtain the best outcomes for all, whilst modelling and promoting the school’s vision, mission, and values.

Hedland SHS, located in the Pilbara, is an Independent Public School catering for students from Year 7 to Year 12. Our school prides itself on the diverse pathways it can offer students, offering a comprehensive suite of ATAR, General and VET pathways, as well as our Success Programs and the Big Picture Learning Credential. As a Positive Behaviour Support school, our values are Care, Courtesy, Respect, and Responsibility. All staff strive to maintain a school culture which encourages a high standard of behaviour and performance. We take an approach that is inclusive, explicit and supports all students and staff to achieve success.

Located in the economic powerhouse of Port Hedland, Hedland SHS is proud to be home to the largest Vocational Education and Training offering in the state, which continues to evolve to meet industry technological trends and advancements. Students are provided with unparalleled opportunities to excel in their chosen fields. Our state-of-the-art Trade Training Centre is equipped with modern technology and resources, facilitates hands on learning and practical experience, and is designed to inspire students to strive for excellence in their technical skills. At Hedland SHS, we have forged strong relationships with leading industry partners. Our curriculum design continues to evolve to meet current and future workforce needs.

At Hedland SHS, you will work with a large and cohesive senior leadership team which provides students with a supportive, inclusive environment where they can achieve and thrive. We offer exceptional opportunities for staff professional development and professional growth. Our school is like its own community and is a positive working environment where your colleagues are also your friends. Our school has worked hard to build a positive reputation for the excellent educational opportunities it offers students, and for its high standards of achievement. 



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