Head of Learning Area – Health and Physical Education
WA Public School Jobs – WA State Education Jobs. – South Hedland WA
Hedland Senior High School (SHS), located in the Pilbara, is an Independent Public‐School catering for students from Year 7 to Year 12. Our school prides itself on a system of positive behaviour supports which focus on care, courtesy, respect and responsibility. These values underpin our philosophy at SHS. All staff strive to maintain a school culture that encourages a high standard of behaviour and performance. We have an inclusive and explicit approach that supports all students and staff to achieve success.
Role
Hedland SHS is seeking a dynamic, highly competent, and enthusiastic Head of Learning Area (HoLA) of the Health and Physical Education (HPE) learning area. Applicants with an excellent knowledge of the Western Australian Health Education, Physical Education and Outdoor Education curriculum, and the experience and ability to teach courses across Years 7 to 12 are encouraged to apply.
As the HoLA, you will continue to build and develop the HPE learning area, modelling a culture of high‐quality teaching and learning. The successful applicant is a highly effective interpersonal leader with expertise in curriculum development who works collaboratively with staff, students, carers and community to implement data‐informed learning programs, while creating innovative opportunities to support student engagement, learning and achievement. As an integral member of the senior leadership team, you should display commitment towards whole‐school planning and review processes that positively impact the school's directions.
The learning area is a popular choice in Senior School, and you are confident in overseeing planning, development and implementation of School and Curriculum Standards Authority Courses, Vocational Education and Training Programs and Endorsed Programs, as applicable. You will ensure all staff are suitably qualified and re‐qualified according to the course and learning needs.
The successful applicant will ideally have a proven track record of creating a cohesive and strong team that is dedicated to building on one another's strengths to improve outcomes for all and be a collegial part of a wider school community.
To be successful in this role, you will ideally display the following work‐related requirements:
* Capacity to provide effective leadership in a diverse range of educational settings.
* High level of interpersonal and public relations skills that demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to achieve planned outcomes.
* Professional knowledge and the ability to apply this knowledge to ensure a high level of educational outcomes for all students (e.g. Aboriginal students, students from diverse ethnic backgrounds and students with special needs).
* Capacity to manage physical and financial resources.
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. Key benefits include:
* Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $10 210 per year
* District allowance of $9 299 per year
* Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $4 000
* 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
* Air‐conditioning subsidy
* Travel concessions
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 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.
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.
Applications close
Applications close: 4.30 pm (AWST) Wednesday, 10 June 2026.
For more information, please contact Tegan Walker, Deputy Principal, at (08) 9158 1913 or email tegan.walker@education.wa.edu.au.
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