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St Mary MacKillop College is committed to providing quality K-12 Catholic education in the South West region. We are a supportive, caring community with modern facilities designed to engage students and bring learning to life.
This is a full time, ongoing position commencing Term 1 2026.
Reporting to the Head of Secondary, the Head of Learning Area – English (7-12) is an ideal opportunity for an enthusiastic, experienced and highly motivated Teacher to lead our dedicated English department in delivering exceptional outcomes for our students across Years 7 - 12.
As Head of Learning Area, you will:
· Provide strong leadership to a team of passionate English teachers.
· Support and coach staff to build capacity through sharing best practice teaching strategies.
· Oversee curriculum planning and assessment.
· Analyse student data to inform improvement strategies and drive literacy achievement.
· Champion a culture of creativity, critical thinking and achievement.
The successful applicant will have:
· A strong commitment to the ethos of Catholic Education and a willingness to promote and support Catholic values as a member of the St Mary MacKillop College Community.
· Current and full registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA).
· The ability to teach Year 7 – 12, including ATAR English and ATAR Literature is essential.
· Demonstrated success in a curriculum leadership or complimentary middle leadership position.
· Deep curriculum knowledge, strong leadership capabilities and a commitment to fostering a love of literature, language and learning.
· An educational vision and strong sense of purpose consistent with the College Mission.
• Completed, or be happy to commit to work towards, Accreditation to Teach in a Catholic School.
• Proven ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• A commitment to professional growth and staff development.
• Effective communication fostering strong relationships with students, colleagues and parents.
For further information regarding this position download a copy of the Job Description.
To apply for this position:
Download and complete the Application for Employment and send with a covering letter and statements addressing the Selection Criteria to: The Principal, St Mary MacKillop College, PO Box 5370, West Busselton WA 6280 or email to [emailprotected]
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Wednesday 16 July 2025
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