Head of Department - English

Rockingham Senior High School · Rockingham, WA

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

English

Sector

Government

Teaching level

Secondary

Closing date

9 October 2026

27 days remaining

Posted 11 Sep 2026

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About Rockingham Senior High School

School type

Co-educational

Year range

7-12

School staff (FTE)

105

66.8 teaching · 38.2 non-teaching

Students per teacher

15.5:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

1,035

Indigenous students

8%

Language other than English

18%

Girls vs boys

460 girls · 575 boys

44%
56%

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

Rockingham Senior High School (SHS) provides excellent academic programs in an exemplary caring environment, for secondary students.

The school's vision for teaching and learning is to ensure that our students are provided with every opportunity to learn and grow in a positive and united school culture, while contributing and adding value to the broader school community.

Rockingham SHS is a dynamic and inclusive secondary school that provides a broad range of academic, vocational and specialist pathways. The school is recognised for its Academic Curriculum Extension (ACE) Program, which provides high-achieving students with a rigorous and challenging academic pathway, and its highly regarded Specialist Maritime Training Program, which develops students' knowledge, skills and aspirations through authentic maritime and industry-based learning experiences. These programs, together with a strong focus on student wellbeing, create diverse opportunities for students to achieve excellence and realise their individual potential.

Find out more about our school by visiting Rockingham Senior High School or Schools Online.

The Role

As a member of the School Leadership Team, the successful applicant contributes to the implementation of the school's Business Plan through collaborative decision-making, strategic leadership and a shared commitment to improving outcomes for every student. The successful applicant should show the ability to lead change through evidence-informed decision-making, using student achievement and engagement…

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