Head of Learning Area - Languages
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
26 October 2026
Posted 22 Sep 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Duncraig Senior High School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
178.8
121.6 teaching · 57.2 non-teaching
Students per teacher
15.2:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,851
Indigenous students
1%
Language other than English
18%
Girls vs boys
904 girls · 947 boys
Socio-educational background
Above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027
A School of Choice: At Duncraig Senior High School (SHS) we have a strong reputation for academic excellence, including flourishing Gifted and Talented and Academic Extension programs. We champion a culture where Care, Engage, & Excel is our shared language that shapes every decision, conversation and improvement initiative. Our leaders drive a strong focus on high-quality teaching and learning, supporting professional growth, reflective practice and innovation. Through our investment in staff expertise and leadership we foster shared practice and a growth mindset across the school. Data-informed decision making, purposeful professional learning and clear operational alignment ensure that we remain strategic, measured and sustainable.
Duncraig SHS leaders prioritise a connected school eco-system, strengthening our partnerships and cultivating cohesion that promotes belonging, resilience and academic success. Together, we have built and support a learning community that prepares students to thrive as confident, capable and compassionate contributors in a rapidly changing world.
Find out more about our school by visiting duncraigshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
As the Head of Learning Area - Languages (HOLA - Languages) you would provide direction and purpose to staff, build team capacity and cohesion and promote an environment of positive quality learning experiences for all students. You should undertake an active role in the ongoing development and implementation of a positive and caring learning environmen…