This is a 3 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 with possible extension and/or permanency

At Collie Senior High School (SHS), we take pride in our reputation for academic excellence, pastoral care, and strong community engagement. Our team shares a explicit vision and moral purpose: to provide every student with opportunities to develop skills, knowledge, and resilience through high-quality teaching, to pursue pathways of their choice. All staff share this vision working with students from an inclusive, student centred approach, which is restorative in nature and responsive to the needs of individual students. Collie SHS is proud of its strong, positive staff culture, which has contributed to a stable team for many years.

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The Role

As a key member of the leadership team, you will work closely with the Principal to articulate a clear vision for the English team in line with established whole-school vision and approaches. You would support teachers to strengthen their pedagogical breadth so they can deliver dynamic and engaging learning at the guided, supported, and independent practice stages. You will ideally develop others by mentoring your team with clear feedback and consistent follow-through. In balancing support with accountability, you will ideally maintain a focus on improving student outcomes. As a leader, you would understand and implement culturally responsive practices and lead the implementation of these with the English team.

In your capacity as curriculum leader, experience in teaching Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) level courses, or equivalent, and programming School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA) aligned curriculum across contexts is highly regarded. Additionally,



applicants with experience or knowledge in implementing the revised Western Australian curriculum for English would be highly regarded. Strong data literacy to analyse assessment information, guide improvements in teaching and learning and support staff to implement effective teaching and assessment cycles will also be beneficial. You should play a crucial role in leading the development of highly engaging curriculum with your team to increase interest in English course offerings.

Qualified 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:

- Country Teaching Program Allowance of $ 8 020 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

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For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at 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 Kelly Summers, Deputy Principal on (08) 9735 1200 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.

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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 of Western Australia
- obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
- consent to a 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 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 Thursday, 5 November 2026

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.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SA1067505

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📌 Head Of Department - English (Bunbury)
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
📍 Bunbury