Head of Learning Area - Arts
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
12 November 2026
Posted 29 Oct 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Kent Street Senior High School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
112.9
79 teaching · 33.9 non-teaching
Students per teacher
15.4:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,215
Indigenous students
6%
Language other than English
30%
Girls vs boys
505 girls · 710 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027
At Kent Street Senior High School (SHS) we aim to build highly skilled, knowledgeable, flexible young people who have a commitment to life-long learning and contributing to a vibrant and caring community. Our teachers promote a culture of endeavour and achievement and take pride in being innovative, nurturing, creative and adventurous. The school is characterised by educational programs that maximise the engagement of our students.
Kent Street SHS is an Independent Public School located within 5 kilometres of the Perth CBD. We cater for a diverse clientele from across WA (Western Australia) who travel great distances or reside at the Rotary Residential College located on our site to engage in our approved specialist programs. We also work as part of the Curtin Education Community to actively engage our local primary schools in the Victoria Park area. Kent Street’s motto of ‘Courage to Achieve’ underpins our mission to empower students to achieve through innovative teaching and mutual respect.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.kentstreetshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Kent Street SHS is seeking a highly motivated, energetic and innovative Head of Learning Area (HOLA) – Arts to provide exemplary team leadership and maximise outcomes for all students. The successful applicant would provide purposeful and focused leadership within the Arts Learning Area, establishing accountability for the effective daily management of programs, staff, and student achievement. With the ability to lead change and inn…