This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027

The Role

Western Australia’s largest K-12 online, blended learning school, is seeking an inspiring, collaborative, innovative and culturally responsive leader for the Head of the Health and Physical Education Learning Area.

The School of Isolated and Distance Education (SIDE) is continuing its change journey and the Head Of Learning Area (HOLA) Health and Physical Education will be an instructional curriculum leader and relationship builder, and share the SIDE “deep why” and school values.

The successful applicant will ideally be a collaborative, people-focused and improvement-driven leader, who supports active engagement and learning for all students through a blended learning approach. The applicant should display skills in being an enthusiastic provider of respectful and fearless feedback.

To be suitable for this role, you would lead staff in the effective implementation of the WA Curriculum: Health and Physical Education, and Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) courses across the learning area. The successful applicant will be required to take on an appropriate teaching load.

SIDE serves diverse student cohorts with unique contexts and needs; as such the HOLA – Health and Physical Education requires the ability to design and implement relational, responsive learning opportunities that strengthen student wellbeing, engagement and learning outcomes. You will ideally be a collaborative problem solver and have highly effective communication skills. As a member of the SIDE leadership team you will value and lead truth‑telling, reconciliation and equity for all students.

As a highly performing instructional and curriculum leader, you will ideally display the ability to foster continual improvement in staff performance in response to student cohort data and lead your diverse team to enact the strategic directions of the school. You should be able to identify the necessary strategies to support improvements in student learning and achievement across complex contexts. The ability to build partnerships and engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders across a range of contexts will be highly regarded in this role.

School Of Isolated and Distance Education





SIDE has a critical role within the Western Australian education system, supporting system needs and priorities. Our vision is to enhance and expand learning opportunities for Western Australian students, regardless of their circumstances, through high quality, inclusive and culturally responsive educational programs in a blended learning environment, guided by our values of Connection, Courage, Equity, Creativity and Compassion.

SIDE works with approximately 4000 students from diverse communities across Western Australia, including students based in over 300 partner schools. Our external students are predominantly in regional and remote schools and have a range of diverse cultural backgrounds. As a leader at SIDE, you will have the unique opportunity to lead the development and delivery of high-quality, student-focused, programs in a broad range of contexts.

As a recognised leader in blended education in Australia, SIDE models exemplary practice in the use of both synchronous (Webex) and asynchronous (Moodle) platforms of instruction. SIDE has a dedicated training and support program for staff who join our school. Our practice is both contemporary and constantly evolving, making SIDE an exciting and dynamic place to work.

All teaching staff and members of the Leadership team are expected to participate in our regional travel program to meet the needs of students and partner schools. Visits are planned in negotiation with staff, and at times may include short-term stays in regional and remote locations.

SIDE has a main campus in Leederville and teaching facilities at Canning College, Clarkson Community High School, Northlake Senior Campus and Eaton Community College. By negotiation, you may be placed across any of these or future venues.

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Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of perks including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Justine Daly, Deputy Principal on or

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan for more details.

Eligibility

- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- hold registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia
- obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
- consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website or in the attached application package.

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SA

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 17 September 2026

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📌 Head of Learning Area - Health and Physical Education (City of Vincent)
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
📍 City of Vincent