This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 Willetton Senior High School (SHS) is seeking a highly motivated, innovative and accomplished educational leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Head of Learning Area – English. Willetton SHS is one of the largest schools in Western Australia, with a student population in excess of 2700, approximately 230 teaching staff and 145 support staff on campus. At the centre of Willetton SHS is our vastly diverse student population, drawn from diverse geographic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Willetton SHS is the school of choice for many local and international families, and relationships between the school and community are actively nurtured and valued. Our success stems from our emphasis on superior learning experiences, with our school defining and celebrating success as achievement of personal best. Guided by the belief in every student's potential, Willetton SHS prioritises safe and inspiring environments for both learners and educators. Through nurturing self-worth and community contribution, our school values of care, respect and excellence are imparted upon our students to shape a positive culture known as the "Willo Way." With a commitment to holistic development, Willetton SHS offers selective programs in Basketball and Gifted and Talented Education (GATE), along with a range of opportunities designed to enrich students’ academic experience. Our curriculum encourages social responsibility, contribution to community and practical skills essential for life beyond school. There is a strong focus on pastoral care at Willetton SHS and our staff are exemplary practitioners committed to creating balanced, challenging and exciting learning environments that foster a lifelong love of learning and empower students to take responsibility for their educational journey. We provide and encourage opportunities for personal and professional growth for our staff, supporting our commitment to delivering engaging and purposeful learning environments. Find out more about our school by visiting Willetton Senior High School or Schools Online .





The Role

The successful applicant will provide purposeful and strategic leadership to a large and diverse English team, building collective capability and a strong culture of collaboration, reflection and continuous improvement. They will combine exemplary instructional leadership with effective management of the learning area to maximise the engagement, progress and achievement of all students. As Head of Learning Area – English, you will play an important role in progressing the priorities of the Willetton SHS Business Plan and the school's ongoing improvement agenda. You will lead high-quality, evidence-informed teaching and learning practices and contribute to the continued development of the school's Quality Teaching and Learning Framework, aligned with the Department's Quality Teaching Strategy and Teaching for Impact. You will ideally demonstrate strong curriculum and pedagogical leadership, with a comprehensive understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum, senior secondary pathways, assessment and contemporary English teaching practice. You will lead approaches that support effective differentiation and appropriately challenging learning experiences across the full continuum of student needs and pathways. Using student achievement, progress and engagement evidence, you will identify improvement priorities and translate these into effective learning-area and classroom practices. Through coaching, observation, feedback, skilled learning and collaborative inquiry, you will build teacher capability and foster collective responsibility for improving student outcomes. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team,



you will contribute to whole-school improvement and work collaboratively with the Principal, Executive and other school leaders. You will lead and support change, develop the leadership capacity of others, promote the school's vision of Give, Guide, Grow, and model our values of Respect, Care and Excellence. We are seeking a leader who combines strategic thinking, strong relational leadership and effective implementation; someone who can inspire and support others, establish high expectations and build the collective capability required to achieve excellent outcomes for all students.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, versatile working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions.

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 Sacha Bradley, Associate Principal, on or emailing

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 Recent 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.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 19 October 2026

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📌 Head of Department - English (City of Canning)
🏢 Department Of Education
📍 City of Canning