AddressIndependent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region
Armadale Senior High School
Head of Learning Area - Health and Physical Education
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Level 3, $125,850 - $137,715 per annum (SEA GA 2021)
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SA880355
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2024
Armadale Senior High School (SHS) is seeking a Head of Learning Area (HoLA) with the skills, knowledge, and drive to continue to develop and maintain an outstanding Health and Physical Education (HPE) Learning Area.
The successful applicant will ideally have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain the enthusiasm and commitment of the teachers in their charge. They will be required to maximise the effectiveness and efficiency of the Learning Area by continuing to develop a calm, productive atmosphere and a culture of cooperation and disciplined collaboration. Robust professional discussion and dialogue will be fostered and encouraged in a respectful way.
The successful applicant should role model exemplary practice as a teacher and as a leader and support their teachers in all aspects of their work including behaviour management, assessment, parent contact and management and strategic planning.
The successful applicant should possess the skills to translate the priorities of the school's Business Plan and our Strategic Directions into Learning Area strategic and operational planning documents that provides clear direction for their staff.
The successful applicant will support staff in their development both individually and as a team, also holding them accountable for day-to-day work, and for the implementation of the plan and achievement of the Learning Area's goals. The successful applicant should be able to manage their resilience and have the skills to conduct clear conversations when necessary.
Another important aspect of the position will be the ability to understand the wider school context and constructively work with other HoLAs and the Executive team to achieve broader school objectives.
The successful applicant should have a growth mindset and be committed to the school's priorities and the growth of our emerging sports specialist programs. The successful applicant will ideally have a deep knowledge of the Year 7 to 12 curriculum including compliance, assessment, and reporting practices. It would be desirable if the successful applicant had qualifications and experience in Outdoor Education, a Cert IV training and assessing (or Sport and Recreation) While these are desirable, not having these qualifications or experience is not a barrier to being successful in this position.
The HoLA should have a high level of data gathering and analysis skills to monitor the individual and collective progress of students in each class in the Learning Area, and to evaluate the effectiveness of teaching practice and team performance.
Armadale SHS is an Independent Public School dedicated to providing students from Year 7 to Year 12 with strong academic achievement and positive engagement. We aim to provide every student with a positive learning experience.
We believe in our students and recognise that each is an individual to be welcomed and respected. Our core priority is student success, recognising that success looks different for every student.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements:
- 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;
- 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);
- Capacity to manage staff, physical and financial resources.
Applications will be assessed against the work related requirements of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Further information about Armadale Senior High School can be found by visiting www.ashs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
For further job related information:
Please contact Cheryl Rose, Deputy Principal, by telephoning (08) 9497 6400 or emailing Cheryl.Rose2@education.wa.edu.au
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