Head of Department - English

This is a 3 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 with possible extension and/or permanency

At Collie Senior High School (SHS), we take pride in our reputation for academic excellence, pastoral care, and strong community engagement. Our team shares a clear vision and moral purpose: to provide every student with opportunities to develop skills, knowledge, and resilience through high-quality teaching, to pursue pathways of their choice. All staff share this vision working with students from an inclusive, student centred approach, which is restorative in nature and responsive to the needs of individual students. Collie SHS is proud of its strong, positive staff culture, which has contributed to a stable team for many years.

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

The Role

As a key member of the leadership team, you will work closely with the Principal to articulate a clear vision for the English team in line with established whole-school vision and approaches. You would support teachers to strengthen their pedagogical breadth so they can deliver dynamic and engaging learning at the guided, supported, and independent practice stages. You will ideally develop others by mentoring your team with clear feedback and consistent follow-through. In balancing support with accountability, you will ideally maintain a focus on improving student outcomes. As a leader, you would understand and implement culturally responsive practices and lead the implementation of these with the English team.

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