Head of Learning Area - Humanities and Social Sciences

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

Science

Sector

Government

Teaching level

Secondary

Closing date

20 August 2026

13 days remaining

Posted 7 Aug 2026

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About Carine Senior High School

Enrolment

2,545

Total students

52%

Boys

48%

Girls

Staffing

155.2

Teaching FTE

65.2

Non-teaching FTE

ICSEA

1,105

ICSEA value

86th percentile · Higher SES

Diversity

24%

EAL/D Background

1%

Indigenous students

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description


This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027

Carine Senior High School (SHS) is an Independent Public School and school of choice in the northern suburbs of Perth. Our school vision is to seek excellence in education and we do this through individualised student pathways, which are consistently reviewed and adapted to ensure the best possible outcomes for all students. The school plans and consults with families, universities and vocational training facilitators to help students achieve their best possible results for their futures.

Why Carine SHS?

  • Award-Winning School: WA Secondary School of the Year in 2017.
  • Supportive Environment: Staff wellbeing is built into the business plan.
  • Strong Community: High student retention rate and excellent academic and pastoral care.
  • Established Humanities and Social Sciences Program: A broad and well-resourced program spanning History, Geography, Civics and Citizenship, Economics, and Politics and Law across Years 7 to 12.

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

The Role

We are seeking an innovative and forward-thinking Head of Learning Area (HOLA) – Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) work alongside our existing HOLA in leading our HASS learning area.

In collaboration with the Principal and members of the administrative team, the successful applicant would provide educational leadership in the school and the community by developing and promoting the school vision and creating a positive school culture.

Some of your key responsibilities may include the following:

  • Leadership: Provide an…

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