Head of Learning Area - Science

Employment

Full time, Temporary

Subject

Science

Sector

Government

Teaching level

Secondary

Closing date

26 October 2026

30 days remaining

Posted 25 Sep 2026

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

Ashdale Secondary College (SC) is a distinctive, world-class educational community where all students are supported to strive for their best and realise their full potential in a values-rich environment. Founded on the values of Respect, Cooperation and Independence, the College takes a whole-school approach to student engagement and wellbeing — and looks to its leaders to model and embed these values across their teams. The College measures its effectiveness through the achievement and character of its students and the role it plays within the broader community.

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

The Role

Ashdale SC is ideally seeking an accomplished educational leader to drive high standards of student achievement across our Science Learning Area. The successful applicant would lead the analysis of student performance data, direct the development of performance and improvement plans, and champion an evidence-based approach to lifting outcomes across the Learning Area.

The Science Learning Area is a high-functioning team of committed teachers delivering innovative programs from Year 7 through to a full suite of Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) and General Senior School courses. We are looking for a Head of Learning Area (HOLA) who can lead this team with confidence, driving the quality of teaching, learning, and assessment programs, while also teaching WACE courses. The successful applicant will ideally bring …

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