Head of Learning Area - English

This is a 6 month fixed term, full-time position commencing as soon as possible, with possible extension (12 months) and/or permanency

Hedland 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 school 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

We are seeking a dynamic, highly competent and enthusiastic Head of Learning Area – English (HoLA). Your excellent interpersonal and organisational skills will ideally enable you to provide effective and distributed leadership within your learning area. You should be committed to promoting and fostering academic aspiration and engagement, in an environment where achievement is celebrated. This position provides a unique opportunity to continue to build and develop the English team, and we are therefore seeking applicants that possess the pe…