Head of Learning Area - Science

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

Science

Sector

Government

Teaching level

Secondary

Closing date

28 August 2026

14 days remaining

Posted 13 Aug 2026

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About Collie Senior High School

Enrolment

537

Total students

56%

Boys

44%

Girls

Staffing

44.8

Teaching FTE

37.3

Non-teaching FTE

ICSEA

920

ICSEA value

15th percentile · Lower SES

Diversity

6%

EAL/D Background

19%

Indigenous students

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description


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

Collie Senior High School (SHS) is seeking a collaborative educational leader to join our dynamic administration team as Head of Learning Area – Science. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to lead a passionate team of educators in a school committed to inclusive, culturally responsive, and high-impact teaching practices.

Set in the scenic Collie River Valley, our school serves a diverse cohort of students from Years 7 to 12, offering both Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) and Vocational Education and Training (VET) pathways. We are proud of our strong reputation for academic excellence, pastoral care, and community engagement. Our team has a shared vision to achieve our moral purpose of providing opportunities for all students to develop the skills, knowledge, and resilience through high quality teaching, to pursue pathways of their choice.

Learn more: Collie Senior High School | Schools Online

The Role

As Head of Department – Science, you will ideally have proven experience to lead a team of passionate educators to achieve the school-based targets and Department of Education systemic aspirations to improve the outcomes for students.

Our ideal applicants will have opportunity to:

  • Champion the school’s vision and values, fostering a culture of aspiration, respect, commitment, and honesty.
  • Lead the development and implementation of the Whole Priorities within the learning area.
  • Drive curriculum innovation and differentiation through data-informed planning and collaborative resource allocation.
  • Have a thoro…

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