Head of Department - Humanities and Social Sciences

Rossmoyne Senior High School · Rossmoyne, WA

Employment

Full time, Temporary

Subject

Science

Sector

Government

Teaching level

Secondary

Closing date

21 October 2026

18 days remaining

Posted 2 Oct 2026

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About 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

52%
48%

Socio-educational background

Well above the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

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…

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