Head of Learning Area (Religious Education)
Employment
Full time, Temporary
Subject
Leadership
Sector
Catholic
School type
K12
Closing date
20 April 2026
Posted 27 Mar 2026
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1,526
Total students
47%
Boys
53%
Girls
104.8
Teaching FTE
58.1
Non-teaching FTE
1,034
ICSEA value
62nd percentile · Average SES
12%
EAL/D Background
2%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Position Details
Head of Learning Area: Religious Education
Mother Teresa Catholic College is a Catholic K-12 co-educational College with a current student population of 1,750 students. The College is located in the rapidly growing suburb of Baldivis, situated about 60 kilometres south of Perth in the City of Rockingham.
The College is an inclusive learning community where learning experiences value diversity, enabling students to achieve their full potential and enjoy a sense of belonging.
With the inspiration of Mother Teresa’s example of outreach and love for all human beings, we strive each day to grow, in the words of our motto, “Strong in Faith and Love”.
The Head of Learning Area is responsible for managing their respective learning area in the Secondary School, including: • Christ-centred learning • Ensuring quality educational outcomes across Years 7-12, in line with SCSA requirements • Leading and inspiring a team of staff who work collaboratively and collegially • Promoting continuous improvement and innovation in education
Selection Criteria
Head of Learning Area: Religious Education
Mother Teresa Catholic College is a Catholic K-12 co-educational College with a current student population of 1,750 students. The College is located in the rapidly growing suburb of Baldivis, situated about 60 kilometres south of Perth in the City of Rockingham.
The College is an inclusive learning community where learning experiences value diversity, enabling students to achieve their full potential and enjoy a sense of belonging.
With the inspiration of Mother Teresa’s example of outreach and love for all human beings, we strive each day to grow, in the words of our motto, “Strong in Faith and Love”.
The Head of Learning Area is responsible for managing their respective learning area in the Secondary School, including: • Christ-centred learning • Ensuring quality educational outcomes across Years 7-12, in line with SCSA requirements • Leading and inspiring a team of staff who work collaboratively and collegially • Promoting continuous improvement and innovation in education
Selection Criteria
- Strong track record in middle leadership in an educational setting.
- Demonstrated experience in curriculum development and education content delivery.
- Comprehensive understanding of current educational issues, including the Australian Curriculum, the Western Australian K-10 Curriculum and Year 11-12 WACE courses.
- Excellent classroom practice.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organisational and management skills.
- Experience in supervising, mentoring and building capacity in staff.
- Ability work independently as wel…