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Head of Department

1 month ago


Bunbury, Australia Department of Education, Western Australia Full time

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SA896331

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

Margaret River Senior High School (SHS) is seeking to appoint an energetic and motivated individual to join their professional team.

The successful applicant will ideally provide purposeful and focused leadership for the Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) team as well as establish accountability for the effective daily management of the learning areas. With the ability to lead change and innovation, the Head of Department of HASS will use evidence-based data to inform all decision making.

As the successful applicant, you will ideally use your highly developed interpersonal skills to continually drive improvement by providing effective proactive leadership that is strategic, inspiring and supportive. In this role, you will be leading your team to analyse performance data related to the HASS learning areas for all phases of schooling. You should successfully utilise documented planning at learning area and classroom levels that are based on data analysis; teacher self-reflection; and the school’s and learning area priorities.

Margaret River SHS is an Independent Public School which is an integral part of the Augusta- Margaret River community. Founded in 1952, the school has a rich history of student success and achievement. This tradition is upheld with a continued commitment to the achievement of personal and academic excellence. A major strength of the School Community is its strong links and partnerships with parents and the local community.

Margaret River SHS is a perpetual annual recipient of the 'Top Performing Schools' award. This prestigious award recognises schools in Western Australia with outstanding student achievement, both in tertiary and non-tertiary pathways of study. We believe strongly that all students are capable of achieving. By setting explicit learning goals, providing frequent feedback, supporting and encouraging self-motivation, students will learn and achieve.

This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position. 

To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements:

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; 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); Capacity to manage staff, physical and financial resources.

Applications will be assessed against the work related requirements of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.

The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.


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