Head of Learning Area - Humanities and Social Sciences

Gilmore College · Orelia, WA

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

Leadership

Sector

Government

School type

Secondary

Closing date

22 April 2026

17 days remaining

Posted 4 Apr 2026

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About Gilmore College

Enrolment

1,251

Total students

56%

Boys

44%

Girls

Staffing

77.1

Teaching FTE

41.8

Non-teaching FTE

ICSEA

924

ICSEA value

16th percentile · Lower SES

Diversity

33%

EAL/D Background

16%

Indigenous students

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description


This is a permanent full-time position commencing as soon as possible.

Gilmore College is a progressive and inclusive Years 7-12 secondary school driven by a clear moral purpose: to empower every student to thrive through meaningful connection, continual growth and a shared pursuit of success. We foster a high-impact teaching and learning community where high expectations, positive relationships and collective responsibility guide every action and decision

At Gilmore College, we encourage everyone to uphold our core SOAR values - Supportive, Aspirational, Organised and Resilient. These values guide our behaviour and shape our college culture. 

Our staff are supported to grow professionally through evidence-based, high-impact teaching practices, targeted professional learning, instructional coaching and clear pathways to leadership, ensuring both students and educators thrive. 

Find out more about our school by visiting gilmorecollege.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

The Head of Learning Area - Humanities and Social Sciences (HoLA - HASS) at Gilmore College is a key leadership role that supports the school’s vision ‘quality teaching and learning drive success, and connection inspires growth’. This position would suit a passionate and knowledgeable educator who can lead a dynamic team of teachers in delivering high-quality, inclusive, and future-focused learning programs aligned with the Western Australian Curriculum and the school’s strategic direction as outlined in the Gilmore College Business Plan. 

Central to this role is the ability to foster a strong, positive and profes…

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