Head of Department - Science

Department of Education, Western Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development

Generous leave provisions

Job summary

Thornlie Senior High School, part of the Department of Education in Western Australia, is seeking an innovative Head of Learning Area - Science for a 12-month fixed term, full-time appointment starting Term 1, 2027.

The role involves leading and supporting staff to plan, deliver, monitor and evaluate differentiated science programs, building staff capacity through coaching, and ensuring alignment with the WA curriculum and ATAR/General Courses goals.

Qualifications

• Must hold teaching registration in WA.
• Demonstrated ability to lead staff and foster collaboration.
• Strong curriculum planning and assessment experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Science department to deliver differentiated teaching programs.
• Coach and mentor staff to build capacity and performance.
• Align practice with WA curriculum and ATAR/General Courses requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Staff coaching

Curriculum planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Education

Job description

This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 with possible extension and/or permanency

Thornlie Senior High Schools (SHS) vision is to Engage, Inspire and Achieve. At Thornlie SHS, students fulfil their aspirations working in an environment that emphasises the importance of respectful relationships and the achievement of personal best.

As a Perth government school we are a proud Independent Public Secondary School with nearly five decades of experience in providing a successful education to our 1200 Year 7 to 12 students, helping them to identify their aspirations and achieve their personal goals.

Find out more about our school by visiting thornlieshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

The Role

Thornlie SHS is seeking to appoint an innovative, motivated, and flexible Head of Learning Area - Science to join their Leadership Team.

The successful applicant will ideally be an enthusiastic, highly proficient school leader adept at engaging staff, parents, and students, whilst supporting the school’s priorities within the Thornlie SHS Business Plan. The Head of Learning Area - Science should lead and support staff to plan, deliver, monitor, assess and evaluate differentiated teaching and learning programs to ensure a supportive and inclusive learning environment within the Science Department.

The successful applicant will ideally possess extensive successful experience in supporting and building the capacity of their staff through coaching and mentoring processes. They will, ideally, display high level skills and knowledge of curriculum, coaching, professional learning delivery and school operations. The successful applicant should have outstanding communication and organisational skills, resilience and the proven ability to lead staff to effectively implement the Western Australian curriculum, guiding teachers and students to achieve excellence in well-established Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) and General Courses. It would be advantageous for the successful applicant to have expertise and a proven record of successfully resourcing and promoting STEM across the curriculum.

Thornlie SHS's vision is to Engage, Inspire and Achieve. At Thornlie SHS, students fulfil their aspirations working in an environment that emphasises the importance of respectful relationships and the achievement of personal best. As a Perth government school, we are a proud Independent Public Secondary School with over five decades of experience in providing a successful education to our 1200 Year 7 to 12 students, helping them to identify their aspirations and achieve their personal goals.

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 David Norcliffe, Deputy Principal, on [phone] or emailing [e-mail].

During the school holidays, please contact David Norcliffe via email on [e-mail].

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.

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

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.

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).