Head of Department - Secondary

Division: Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region

Salary: Level 3, $137,428 - $150,385 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026

Cyril Jackson Senior Campus (SC) provides students with an alternative approach to Year 11 and 12 schooling. It is one of two senior campuses in Western Australia that offer secondary education to students beyond the compulsory age of 18 years. Students attending include school-aged children working towards their Western Australian Certificate of Education, 18 and 19 year old repeaters and mature age students, returning to education to gain tertiary entrance qualifications, to follow an interest or to gain a skill-based qualification.

Enrolments are accepted from across Western Australia and students hail from many diverse backgrounds. They enrol because they see Cyril Jackson SC as a place of opportunity to further their education. The Intensive English Centre caters for up to 150 newly arrived migrant or refugee students. These students participate in an English development program over two years before completing Years 11 and 12. International Fee Paying Students are also accepted.

The successful applicant should be an excellent classroom practitioner and be able to motivate staff to implement current research to support the learning needs of students in the school's Intensive English Centre (IEC). Within the school's leadership team, this position would be leading aspects of the IEC including timetabling, curriculum reporting, budget and resource management and performance management of the Ethnic Education Assistant team. The position reports to the IEC Deputy Principal and undertakes work to support this member of the school's Executive.

The Head of Department (HOD) IEC would lead the implementation of an innovative, dynamic school developed curriculum in and beyond the classroom, and ensure high level engagement and outcomes for students. The successful applicant should also provide instructional leadership in relation to academic performance and innovative teaching practices, ensuring the ongoing commitment of a school culture focussed on high performance and high care. The successful applicant will also be responsible for the school's IEC student results database, which is managed within Excel.

As a curriculum leader, you should lead your staff to develop and deliver quality teaching, learning and assessment programs in line with the Western Australian Curriculum and are an active member of the school's leadership team. You should reflect and assess the effectiveness of teaching practice, promote an environment of active and positive learning, and provide educational opportunities and activities which enable students to achieve their highest potential. With effective interpersonal skills, you work closely with students, colleagues and the community to achieve the best educational outcomes for students.

The successful applicant should have the ability to lead school improvement and change initiatives and continually reflect on the quality and effectiveness of teaching and learning. In addition, you should have the capacity to gather and interpret data to inform team planning and assessment and utilise evidence to drive change and improve students' academic performance. As a school leader you commit to the School Pedagogical Framework (attached) and lead implementation within the IEC team. The school utilises a professional learning community approach within teams.

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 personalbenefits.

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

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).

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 four (4) 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 Friday, 24 October 2025.