Head of Department - Science

This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 with possible extension and/or permanency

Thornlie Senior High Schools (SHS) vision is to Engage, Inspire and Achieve. At Thornlie SHS, students fulfil their aspirations working in an environment that emphasises the importance of respectful relationships and the achievement of personal best.

As a Perth government school we are a proud Independent Public Secondary School with nearly five decades of experience in providing a successful education to our 1200 Year 7 to 12 students, helping them to identify their aspirations and achieve their personal goals.

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

The Role

Thornlie SHS is seeking to appoint an innovative, motivated, and flexible Head of Learning Area - Science to join their Leadership Team.

The successful applicant will ideally be an enthusiastic, highly proficient school leader adept at engaging staff, parents, and students, whilst supporting the school’s priorities within the Thornlie SHS Business Plan. The Head of Learning Area - Science should lead and support staff to plan, deliver, monitor, assess and evaluate differentiated teaching and learning programs to ensure a supportive and inclusive learning environment within the Science Department.

The successful applicant will ideally possess extensive successful experience in supporting and building the capacity of their staff through coaching and mentoring processes. They will, ideally, display high level skills and knowledge of curriculum, coaching, professional lea…