Head of Learning Area - Humanities and Social Sciences
Applications Close: Oct 20, 2025
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Head of Learning Area - Humanities and Social Sciences
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026. Churchlands Senior High School (SHS) offers a learning culture based on shared practice in instructional strategies combined with appropriate use of technology in a Windows environment aimed at promoting excellence, shared values, and the attributes of citizenship. Acknowledging a global and technologically advanced society, Churchlands students are encouraged to “Aim High” as they prepare to meet the challenges of adulthood in this new world.
We are seeking a highly motivated, dynamic, and innovative Head of Learning Area (HOLA) with exceptional teaching and Learning skills to lead our team of Humanities and Social Sciences Teachers.
The successful applicant should have strong qualities and capacity in curriculum leadership, effective team management, and strategic and operational planning processes responsive to student performance data and information.
As a curriculum leader, the successful applicant should fully embrace the vision of the school and will ideally be an exceptional role model to a team of innovative teachers and the broader school community. As a curriculum leader, the HOLA of Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) would provide skilled leadership to specialist subject teachers within the learning area and provides up-to-date information on relevant specialist curriculum issues.
The successful applicant will, in collaboration with the leadership team, provide strong educational leadership in the school and the community by developing and promoting shared ownership of the school vision and strategic direction. As part of the school leadership team, you would also be responsible for implementing and managing elements of the school business plan relevant to the Humanities and Social Science Learning Area.
The successful applicant will ideally have the competency to teach to Year 12 Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) level in at least one of the HASS courses offered at Churchlands SHS – Accounting and Finance, Business Management and Enterprise, Economics, Geography, Modern History, Politics and Law and Philosophy and Ethics.
The successful applicant will ideally possess excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to lead and manage a vibrant HASS team to provide students with the highest quality curriculum delivery and programs. You would ideally be innovative, knowledgeable, and possess thorough understandings of instructional and curriculum leadership whilst keeping abreast of the latest developments pertaining to the HASS Learning Area.
The school is committed to providing a caring and supportive environment that challenges students to achieve personal excellence in all endeavours and to be active citizens of the local and global community.
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. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
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 Rick Johnston, Associate Principal on or emailing
During the school holidays, please contact Rick Johnston on.
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.
- 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
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website or in the attached application package.
Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated 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.
- Demonstrated 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).
- Demonstrated capacity to manage staff, physical and financial resources.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SA
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.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 20 October 2025
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