This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 4, 2026 with possible extension (12 months) and/or permanency

Katanning Senior High School (SHS) is a unique and distinctive secondary school located in the heart of the Great Southern region of Western Australia, only 2.5 hours from Perth. Our students engage in a challenging and comprehensive educational program within a caring and nurturing environment. We are proud to foster a culture that values Respect, Achievement, Perseverance, and Tolerance.

We are currently undertaking a comprehensive school improvement program which includes significant investment in:

- Developing a reflective practice culture
- Embedding data-driven decision making
- Implementing high-impact teaching strategies

Find out more about our school by visiting katanningshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

As part of the school improvement program, Katanning SHS is seeking a Head of Learning Area - Humanities and Social Sciences. This role offers a rare opportunity to shape the future of curriculum and pedagogy in a regional school committed to innovation and improvement.

In this leadership role, you will ideally:

- Lead curriculum design and delivery in your learning area, with a strong understanding of School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA) requirements.
- Champion instructional coaching and staff development, fostering a culture of collaborative professional growth.
- Promote evidence-based teaching practices, using our instructional model grounded in High-Impact Teaching Strategies.
- Actively embrace and champion our Positive Behaviour in Schools (PBS) initiative, fostering a supportive and respectful learning environment.
- Drive curriculum and assessment differentiation to meet the diverse needs of students.
- Lead data-informed decision making, using performance data to guide operational planning and targeted interventions.
- Model and cultivate personal attributes of resilience,



determination and reflective practice.

What we’re looking for:

We are seeking a leader who ideally:

- is passionate about curriculum leadership and pedagogical excellence.
- has an ability to build team capacity, inspire innovation and lead change.
- is committed to inclusive education and differentiated learning.

Both experienced and aspirant leaders are encouraged to apply.

Qualified Benefits

Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of advantages 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
- Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $3 000 see info below.
- 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

Teachers and school administrators employed at Katanning Senior High School in 2026 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $3 000 (pa, gross – to be adjusted pro rata for FTE and tenure). Eligible staff will receive a percentage of this payment on commencement at the school, with the remainder paid at the end of the school year.



Staff must remain employed in the location until the end of the school year to be eligible to receive the second payment.

The temporary ARI payment is in addition to other incentives that may apply in this school.

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 or on .

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 Ian Masarei, 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

To work with us, you must:

- 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.

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 Monday, 2 November 2026

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📌 Head of Learning Area - Humanities and Social Sciences (Shire of Esperance)
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
📍 Shire of Esperance