Head of Learning Area - English

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

English

Sector

Government

Teaching level

Secondary

Closing date

15 September 2026

10 days remaining

Posted 4 Sep 2026

Details look wrong? Report an error

About Ashdale Secondary College

School type

Co-educational

Year range

7-12

School staff (FTE)

181.5

127.3 teaching · 54.2 non-teaching

Students per teacher

14.6:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

1,854

Indigenous students

1%

Language other than English

48%

Girls vs boys

883 girls · 971 boys

48%
52%

Socio-educational background

Around the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description


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

At Ashdale Secondary College (SC) there is a clear focus on high standards of student achievement. Systematic assessment and reporting procedures are carried out at the highest level, confirming performance and guiding the setting of future targets for the school. The College teaching staff has a key role in school planning processes including: the analysis of student performance data, development of performance and improvement plans and application of an evidence based approach to student performance.

Students at Ashdale are equipped with, and confident in the use of, new blends of skills and knowledge necessary to achieve their individual potential throughout their lives. They develop the capabilities necessary for healthy living and lifelong learning. They build social and emotional resilience, supported by clear, ethical and effective pastoral care. This ensures students are given the opportunities to develop the confidence they need to play an active part in the life of their school, family, community and nation while being successfully prepared for future transitions from home to school to work or further study.

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

The Role

Ashdale Secondary College (SC) is seeking an innovative and dynamic Head of Learning Area (HoLA) - to lead English Education across the College. The successful applicant will ideally possess outstanding leadership, organisation and interpersonal skills, whilst modelling a positive approach to student learning.

The s…

🔒 Sign in to read the full job description

Sign inCreate account