Head of Department - Humanities and Social Sciences
Employment
Full time, Temporary
Subject
Science
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
21 October 2026
Posted 2 Oct 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Rossmoyne Senior High School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
228.5
177.7 teaching · 50.8 non-teaching
Students per teacher
15.9:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
2,824
Language other than English
67%
Girls vs boys
1,461 girls · 1,363 boys
Socio-educational background
Well above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
This is a twelve (12) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 with possible extension (12 months) and/or permanency
Rossmoyne Senior High School (SHS) outstanding academic results are only one part of the rich experience delivered for every student in the school. Successful students from Rossmoyne SHS are not only academically able, they are also strong team members who care for others and give back to the community.
Rossmoyne has created a culture where students obtain real-world knowledge and understanding as well as social skills and emotional intelligence. Our staff feel a sense of belonging and support each other, collaborating, sharing and supporting students to achieve positive outcomes.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.rossmoyne.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
We are seeking to appoint an energetic, inspiring and dynamic leader to take up the position of Head of Department (HOD) – Humanities and Social Sciences. This is an exciting opportunity for an instructional leader to demonstrate the vision, experience, professional knowledge and skills required to lead staff and students in the state’s largest public school. As HOD, you will work collaboratively with the School Leadership Team and wider school community, providing educational leadership through developing and promoting the school’s vision and strategic directions.
The successful applicant will be responsible for leading and managing a large and diverse team. You will demonstrate a strong understanding of the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) stan…