Head of Department - English
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
English
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
9 October 2026
Posted 11 Sep 2026
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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
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
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…