Head of Learning Area - Health and Physical Education

Hedland Senior High School · South Hedland, WA

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

Physical Education

Sector

Government

Teaching level

Secondary

Closing date

10 June 2026

11 days remaining

Posted 29 May 2026

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About Hedland Senior High School

Enrolment

1,138

Total students

52%

Boys

48%

Girls

Staffing

79.5

Teaching FTE

56.7

Non-teaching FTE

ICSEA

886

ICSEA value

8th percentile · Lower SES

Diversity

29%

EAL/D Background

41%

Indigenous students

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description


This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2026

Hedland Senior High School (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 staff's commitment to a system of positive behaviour supports which focus on care, courtesy, respect, and responsibility. These values underpin our philosophy at Hedland SHS. All staff strive to maintain a school culture which encourages a high standard of behaviour and performance. We have an inclusive and explicit approach that supports all students and staff to achieve success.

The has worked hard to build a positive reputation to offer excellent educational opportunities to students. Our exceptional support for staff development and professional growth facilitates high standards of achievement while empowering young people from diverse backgrounds to be successful.

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

The Role

Hedland SHS is seeking a dynamic, highly competent, and enthusiastic Head of Learning Area (HoLA) of the Health and Physical Education (HPE) learning area. Applicants with an excellent knowledge of the Western Australian Health Education, Physical Education and Outdoor Education curriculum, with the experience and ability to teach courses across Years 7 to 12 are encouraged to apply.

As the HoLA, you will continue to build and develop the HPE learning area, modelling a culture of high-quality teaching and learning. The successful applicant is a highly effective interpersonal leader with expertise i…

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