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

Albany Senior High School (SHS) is an Independent Public School with a proud tradition of opportunity and success. We provide a dynamic and inclusive learning environment for students in Years 7 to 12, offering diverse pathways that support students to achieve their potential, including our Gifted and Talented program.

Albany SHS is entering an exciting period of strategic growth and renewal. Our 2026–2030 strategic direction is centred on three priorities: Belonging and Connectedness; Effective Teaching and Learning; and Growth and Leadership.

We are strengthening instructional leadership, collaborative professional practice and evidence-informed teaching across our school. We want leaders who develop the capability of others, foster collective responsibility and translate strategic direction into meaningful improvements in classroom practice and student achievement.

Our vision, empowering students to make a positive difference to our global community, and our values of Respect, Responsibility and Resilience guide our work.

If you are an educational leader who values relationships, inspires others and is passionate about English and improving literacy outcomes for young people, we welcome your application.

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

The Role

Albany SHS is ideally seeking an experienced, highly capable and passionate educational leader to join our leadership team as Program Coordinator – Learning - English.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the future direction of English education at Albany SHS, developing a high-performing team, strengthening instructional practice and leading the implementation of the Albany SHS Strategic Plan,



with a clear focus on improving student learning outcomes.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to provide educational leadership across the English Learning Area, fostering a cohesive and collaborative team culture built on positive professional relationships, shared accountability and continuous improvement. They should inspire teachers to deliver engaging, challenging and inclusive learning experiences that develop students' literacy, critical thinking, communication and appreciation of literature.

A significant aspect of the role will be leading whole-school literacy improvement, including evidence-informed teaching strategies, targeted literacy intervention and oversight of programs such as MacqLit. Working across learning areas, the Program Coordinator will strengthen consistent approaches to literacy development, ensuring students receive the support and challenge needed to achieve success.

Ideally, applicants will display:

- Expert knowledge of the Western Australian English curriculum, including senior secondary courses, and the ability to lead high-quality English teaching across Years 7–12.
- The capacity to lead the implementation of the Albany SHS Strategic Plan, translating school improvement priorities into effective classroom practice and improved student outcomes.
- Strong relational leadership that builds cohesive,



high-performing teams through positive relationships, clear expectations, shared accountability and effective performance management.
- Highly effective instructional leadership that develops teacher capability through coaching, mentoring, professional learning and evidence-informed practice.
- Lead the development of teacher capability through active engagement in the school's structured Professional Learning Plan, including Instructional Coaching, Professional Learning Teams and targeted whole-school qualified learning, ensuring evidence-informed practices translate into improved classroom teaching and student learning outcomes.
- The ability to lead whole-school literacy improvement, including targeted intervention, MacqLit and the effective use of student achievement data to monitor progress and evaluate impact.
- A commitment to inclusive and culturally responsive teaching that maintains high expectations and supports the diverse learning needs of all students.
- A growth mindset that inspires innovation, reflective practice and collective responsibility for student success.

The successful applicant should be an outstanding classroom practitioner who models the professional standards they expect of others, communicates with clarity and purpose, and contributes positively to the collective leadership of Albany SHS.

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

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