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

At Karratha Senior High School (SHS) we empower every student to embrace opportunities, build resilience, and contribute positively to society.

Karratha SHS is an independent public school for students from Years 7 to 12. We pride ourselves on delivering quality education to a diverse population of approximately 1270 students who live in Karratha and surrounding towns. Our well-maintained facilities create an inviting and inclusive environment for all students. Our diverse team of educators, range from enthusiastic graduates to Level 3 classroom teachers and Senior teachers. The school has developed a strong local reputation for over 50 years for producing responsible, engaged, compassionate young people who graduate to become contributing members of our society.

Karratha SHS offers excellent programs for students to pursue music, drama, art, sport and outdoor education. Our state-of-the-art Technologies building provides excellent facilities for students to learn valuable skills for careers in trades industries.

Our school has 4 priority areas which drive our day-to-day operations:

- Conditions for learning: Maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment to support students’ learning, wellbeing and engagement
- Curriculum and teaching: Support high quality teaching and learning in all classrooms
- Build staff capability: Identify, develop and support our workforce through consistent, high-quality leadership
- Strong community partnerships and relationships: Enhance engagement practices with parents, families, community stakeholders and external agencies

We are committed to teaching and learning excellence in every classroom. Our whole-school instructional model ensures consistent, high-quality teaching that supports all students to achieve success and pursue their aspirations. We aim to create an setting where students are challenged, engaged, and supported with their learning. With a focus on explicit teaching, teachers provide clear, consistent and purposeful lessons across all year levels to reduce variability and ensure every student experiences high quality instruction in every classroom. Formal and informal instructional coaching and support is provided to all teachers.

Underpinning our teaching is a strong focus on trauma informed practice and the use of Positive Behaviour strategies to ensure all students are well supported. These approaches reinforce our core values of Responsibility,



Respect and Inclusivity, creating a culture where every student feels valued, supported and empowered to succeed.

Find out more about our school by visiting karrathashs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online and more about Karratha by viewing the video below.

The Role

Karratha SHS is seeking an experienced and vibrant Head of Learning Area (HOLA) – The Arts to join our dedicated leadership team. The successful applicant should be an excellent classroom practitioner and possess the ability to motivate staff to implement best practice to support the learning needs of all students in The Arts. The HOLA will lead the implementation of an innovative and dynamic curriculum in and beyond the classroom and ensure high level engagement and outcomes for our students.

As the HOLA, you will ideally display the ability to teach one or more of the following courses at Year 12 level: Visual Arts, Media Production and Analysis, Drama, Music and/or Dance. You will also provide instructional leadership in relation to academic performance and innovative teaching practices ensuring the ongoing commitment of a school culture focused on high performance and high care.

The HOLA leads staff to develop and deliver quality teaching, learning, and assessment programs in line with the Western Australian Curriculum and be an active member of the school's leadership team. You will ideally reflect and assess the effectiveness of teaching practice, promote an environment of active and positive learning, and provide educational opportunities and activities which enable students to demonstrate their skills in the Arts to the school and wider community. As HOLA you are expected to apply your leadership skills to continue to build strong partnerships with the community and engage in collaborative projects promoting the school and nurturing the artistic talents of both staff and students.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of benefits designed to support both your professional and personal well-being. These benefits include competitive salaries,



flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Here are some of the key benefits you will enjoy:

- Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $8 020 per year
- District allowance of $9 449 a year
- 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
- Subsidised accommodation where applicable
- Free relocation
- Air-conditioning subsidy
- Travel Concessions

Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.

For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at [email protected] or on (08) 9264 5154.

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 Debbie English, Deputy Principal on (08) 9182 6900 or emailing [email protected]

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 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

- 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).

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 22 September 2026

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📌 Head of Learning Area - Arts (Welshpool)
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
📍 Welshpool