Head of Learning Area - Science
Employment
Full time, Temporary
Subject
Science
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
26 October 2026
Posted 25 Sep 2026
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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
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
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 …