Head of Learning Area - English

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

Esperance Senior High School (SHS) is a proud, independent public school, offering a comprehensive secondary education for students from Year 7 to 12.

The school has a reputation for providing strong academic and vocational programs to meet a variety of student learning needs, underpinned by effective pastoral approaches to support student learning. Students consistently achieve to a high level in a variety of programs, including Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) and Vocational Education and Training (VET) pathways.

Esperance lies on the south-east coast of Western Australia, around 730 kilometres from Perth. The town is known for its award-winning natural environment, white sand beaches, national parks and a coastline that remains one of the state's best kept secrets.

The advertised commencement date for this vacancy is Term 1, 2027, however we welcome applications from candidates available to start earlier.

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

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The Role

As Head of Learning Area (HOLA) - English, you will join the school's leadership team and work closely with the Principal to provide educational leadership within the school and the wider community.

As an instructional leader, you will promote a clear and shared vision for high quality teaching and learning in the English Learning Area at Esperance SHS, drawing on the Department’s Quality Teaching Strategy: Teaching for Impact. You w…