Head of Department

4 days ago

West Perth, Australia Department of Education, Western Australia Full time

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SA903116

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025

Willetton Senior High School (SHS) is seeking a highly motivated, energetic and innovative Head of Learning Area (HoLA) – Science to provide exemplary team leadership to maximise outcomes for all students. The successful applicant will provide purposeful and focused leadership to the Science team as well as establish accountability for the effective daily management of the Science learning area. With the ability to lead change and innovation, you will ideally use evidence-based data to inform all decision making.

The successful applicant will be responsible for the management of a large and diverse team. You should display a high level of understanding of the Australian Professional Teacher and Leadership Standards, the Western Australian curriculum, and innovative practice in the teaching of Science. 

As the successful applicant, you should continually drive improvement by providing effective proactive leadership that is strategic, inspiring and supportive. In this role you will be responsible for the analysis of performance data related to the Science learning area. You should be able to provide effective leadership, with the creation of improvement plans at learning area and classroom levels that address the priorities of the school and the contextual needs of the learning area. The successful applicant should have effective interpersonal skills that will lead the team’s implementation of contemporary pedagogies which are responsive to the needs of the 21st century learner and through the provision of expert curriculum leadership and instructional strategies to ensure that all teachers are delivering quality teaching and learning programs that meet the individual needs of students through problem-based learning, curiosity for learning and deep learning pedagogy.

The successful applicant will be responsible for leading reflective performance development processes through coaching, developing an ethos of teacher self-reflection, feedback, data analysis and a review of formative assessment practices.

Facilitating the implementation of high impact teaching strategies, classroom observation and a professional learning community as both a leader and a participant, you should also model highly reflective practices as a highly effective instructional leader. The HoLA will, in collaboration with the Principal and members of the senior leadership team, provide educational leadership in the school and the community by developing and promoting the school vision and encouraging school staff and others to share ownership of the school’s vision and goals.

Willetton Senior High School is one of the largest schools in Western Australia, with a student population in excess of 2700, approximately 230 teaching staff and 145 support staff on campus. At the centre of Willetton SHS is our vastly diverse student population, drawn from diverse geographic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Willetton SHS is the school of choice for many local and international families, and relationships between the school and community are actively nurtured and valued. Our success stems from our emphasis on superior learning experiences, with our school defining and celebrating success as achievement of personal best.

Guided by the belief in every student's potential, Willetton SHS prioritises safe and inspiring environments for both learners and educators. Through nurturing self-worth and community contribution, our school values of care, respect and excellence are imparted upon our students to shape a positive culture known as the "Willo Way." With a commitment to holistic development, Willetton SHS offers selective programs, Basketball Specialist and Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) in addition to extracurricular activities such as The Duke of Edinburgh Award and international exchange programs. We strive to provide academic, artistic, linguistic and sporting opportunities to our students to enrich their academic experience. Our curriculum encourages social responsibility, contribution to community and practical skills essential for life beyond school.

There is a strong focus on pastoral care at Willetton SHS and our staff are exemplary practitioners committed to creating balanced, challenging and exciting learning environments that foster a lifelong love of learning and empower students to take responsibility for their educational journey. We provide and encourage opportunities for personal and professional growth amongst our staff as we believe satisfied and fulfilled teachers are conducive with engaging and purposeful learning environments.

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 (selection criteria):

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 physical and financial resources.

Applications will be assessed against these domains. 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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