Head of Learning Area - Humanities and Social Sciences
Department of Education WA – Woodbridge WA
This is a six (6) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 3, 2026 with possible extension and/or permanency.
Governor Stirling Senior High School (SHS), situated on the banks of the Swan River in Woodbridge, was re-opened in 2013 with state-of-the-art facilities, catering for students of varying abilities and offering the Department of Education Gifted and Talented Academic Program, a range of academic and Vocational Education Training (VET) programs and Approved Specialist Programs in Engineering, Arts Media, and AFL Football. Governor Stirling SHS prepares students for life after high school with many options for academic and vocational pathways. Governor Stirling SHS promotes a positive classroom environment and encourages students to progress to their potential by embedding our values of Respect, Honesty, Responsibility, Tolerance and Personal Excellence.
Instructional leadership, good for leadership opportunity, building growth, maintain and continue on the growth journey that the department is currently on, best practice.
The Role
Governor Stirling SHS is seeking to appoint a dynamic and innovative Head of Learning Area (HoLA) – Humanities and Social Sciences (HaSS) and Languages to join our leadership team. The successful applicant will ideally possess a commitment to leading teaching and learning through a positive, student-centred approach.
As part of the leadership team at Governor Stirling SHS, the HoLA for HaSS/Languages would lead high quality teaching, fostering a positive learning environment across the whole school, not only HaSS and Languages. Our Instructional Framework underpins our relentless drive for high-quality teaching and learning, and the successful applicant would take a lead role in reflecting and assessing the effectiveness of our teaching practice. The ideal candidate should maintain and continue to promote an environment of active and positive learning and provide educational opportunities and activities which enable all students to achieve to their potential. With outstanding interpersonal skills, the successful applicant will ideally effectively lead colleagues and work collaboratively with the school community to achieve the best educational outcomes for all students. The HoLA has an integral role in modelling exemplary practice and building the capacity of their team to ensure high standards for all students.
Although this position has a focus on HaSS and Languages, we are looking for an outstanding leader to drive our focus on high quality teaching and learning across the entire school and, as such, we value your leadership qualities and your ability to establish outstanding relationships with staff, students, and the wider school community. This role is well suited to aspirational leaders, including 2IC's, who are ready to take the next step in their leadership journey. The successful applicant will be supported to further develop skills in strategic leadership, staff development and whole-school impact.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions.
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.
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.
* obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
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