This is a 12-month fixed-term, full time position commencing Term 1, 2027 with possible extension and/or permanency.

The Role

As a key member of the administrative team, the Head of Learning Area – English will work closely with the Principal to provide educational leadership both within the school and the broader community. Your primary focus will be on developing and promoting the school's vision, encouraging active participation from school staff, community volunteers, and other stakeholders within the English learning area. You will also serve as a curriculum leader, providing professional guidance to English teachers, ensuring they stay informed on relevant curriculum issues, facilitating teaching and learning outcomes, employing effective performance‑management strategies, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement among the school's academic community. Experience in teaching Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) English is highly desirable.

Qualifications

- Teaching experience, preferably in ATAR English, and a strong knowledge of the Australian curriculum.
- Ability to provide effective leadership in a diverse range of educational settings.
- High level of interpersonal and public‑relations skills to establish and maintain effective relationships.




- Professional knowledge and ability to apply this knowledge to ensure high educational outcomes for all students, including Aboriginal students, those from diverse ethnic backgrounds and students with special needs.
- Experience in staff, physical and financial resource management.

Professional Benefits

- 12% employer contributions to superannuation.
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays).
- Subsidised accommodation where applicable.
- Free relocation assistance.

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity of our schools and the Western Australian community. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged.

Eligibility

- Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident, or a holder of a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of appointment.
- Registered with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia.
- Valid Working With Children Check before start.
- Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before start.

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📌 Head of Learning Area - English (Shire of Kellerberrin)
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
📍 Shire of Kellerberrin