Head of House (Day House)

Hale School · Wembley Downs, WA

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Independent

Teaching level

Secondary

Closing date

26 August 2026

4 days left

Posted 21 Aug 2026

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About Hale School

Year range

PP-12

School staff (FTE)

276

160.9 teaching · 115.1 non-teaching

Students per teacher

10.1:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

1,623

Indigenous students

2%

Language other than English

16%

Socio-educational background

Well above the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description

Permanent Teaching role with the Position of Responsibility (Head of Day House) - Full-time position commencing in Term 1 2027

Hale School is Western Australia's oldest independent boys' school.  Located in the suburb of Wembley Downs, the current campus is situated on a magnificent 48 hectare site, approximately 13 kilometres to the north-west of Perth and two kilometres from the coast. 

Hale School is seeking to appoint a permanent Senior Teacher with the position of responsibility as a Head of Day House to commence in Term 1, 2027. The House system is an important foundation of Hale School, facilitating quality pastoral care for boys in Years 8 to 12. Heads of House are members of the School’s middle management team and play an important leadership role within the School community. We encourage applicants with Senior School experience from all subject areas.  

The successful applicant will demonstrate knowledge and experience in the following areas:

Permanent Position - Senior School Teacher

  • Have excellent knowledge of the curriculum.

  • Be able to design, implement and assess engaging modules of work, suited to the needs of adolescent boys.

  • Utilise effective pedagogy to foster meaningful learning experiences.

  • Establish and maintain positive relationships with students and a supportive learning environment.

  • Foster high expectations so that each student wants to achieve their best.

  • Encourage students to take responsibility for their learning.

Position of Responsibility - Head of House

 

  • Provide key pastoral care support to boys in their House

  • Encourage academic growth while also …

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