Overview
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026. Katanning Senior High School (SHS) is a unique and distinctive secondary school located in the heart of the Great Southern region of Western Australia. Our students engage in a challenging and comprehensive educational program within a caring and nurturing environment. We foster a culture that values Respect, Achievement, Perseverance, and Tolerance. The school improvement program includes significant investment in: developing a reflective practice culture, embedding data-driven decision making, and implementing high-impact teaching strategies. This is an exciting time to join our school as we build momentum toward excellence in teaching and learning.
Find out more about our school by visiting katanningshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Role
As part of the school improvement program, Katanning SHS is seeking a Head of Learning Area – English. This newly created role offers a rare opportunity to shape the future of curriculum and pedagogy in a regional school committed to innovation and improvement. In this leadership role, the successful applicant would lead curriculum design and delivery within the learning area, displaying a strong understanding of School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA) requirements. The role includes championing instructional coaching and staff development to foster a culture of collaborative professional growth. Promoting evidence-based teaching practices aligned with our instructional model, grounded in Explicit Direct Instruction and the Science of Learning, is highly regarded. Embracing and championing the Positive Behaviour in Schools (PBIS) initiative to create a supportive and respectful learning environment is essential. The role also involves driving curriculum and assessment differentiation to address diverse student needs and leading data-informed decision making to guide planning and targeted interventions. Modeling and cultivating personal attributes such as resilience, determination, and reflective practice is important.
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking leaders who are passionate about curriculum leadership and pedagogical excellence, with the ability to build team capacity, inspire innovation, and lead change. The successful applicant should display a high-level data literacy and a strong commitment to continuous improvement. A dedication to inclusive education and differentiated learning is highly regarded. Both experienced and emerging leaders who are ready to grow with ongoing induction and support are ideally suited for this role.
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:
* Country Teaching Program Allowance of $8 020 a year
* 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
Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
Eligibility and Requirements
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
* 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
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:
1. Step 1: Select Apply for Job. Complete the online application form, including details of two work-related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
2. Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
* A CV outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
* A four-page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
* Demonstrated capacity to provide effective leadership in a diverse range of educational settings
* High level interpersonal and public relations skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships to achieve planned outcomes
* Demonstrated professional knowledge and the ability to apply this knowledge to ensure high educational outcomes for all students
* 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 for assistance.
Closing and Contact
Advertised Vacancy Number and other details are available in the attached job description. Applications close at 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 13 October 2025.
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, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Additional Information
We encourage you to apply online; for technical support or further information, please contact the Department of Education’s Recruitment team. For general inquiries about the opportunity, please contact the Principal or the named contact in the job description.
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