Head of Learning Area - Arts

Kent Street Senior High School · Kensington, WA

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Government

Teaching level

Secondary

Closing date

12 November 2026

13 days remaining

Posted 29 Oct 2026

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About 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

42%
58%

Socio-educational background

Around the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

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…

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