Employment

Join Perth College in the dynamic role of Head of Department, leading our dedicated and experienced Learning Engagement team.

This full-time position commences in Term 4 2025 to cover parental leave for a year.

The primary focus for the role will be fostering an inclusive educational environment, crafting, implementing, and evaluating educational programs tailored to students with diverse learning needs. This encompasses creating equitable adjustments for students with disabilities, those learning English as an additional language or dialect, and gifted students.

This position aligns with our comprehensive Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 Learning and Teaching strategy. You will play a pivotal role in supporting class teachers to customize the curriculum for students requiring support and/or extension, spanning both our Junior and Senior Schools.

Collaboration is key; you’ll work closely with classroom teachers, sharing your expertise and resources to develop engaging educational units that ignite student enthusiasm and support their learning growth. Effective communication with families is crucial for success in this role.

We’re looking for applicants who can showcase their ability to meet the outlined success criteria in the job description, supported by examples highlighting their skills and experience from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12. Formal qualifications in Inclusive Education and Positive Education principles are advantageous.

Your application should include a cover letter referencing the success criteria specified below and CV outlining your qualifications and relevant experience for the position as well as at least two referees who can comment on your work performance.

Success criteria:

1. Leadership: Demonstrates the ability to lead through influence and foster improved educational practices that are inclusive and support equity for all students.
2. Inclusive Education Expertise: Demonstrates comprehensive understanding and effective application of best practices of inclusive education, including proficient knowledge of identification processes and evidence-based pedagogy.
3. Case Management: Experience in managing the academic and pastoral needs of identified students requiring adjustment, fostering their holistic growth and development by documenting and implementing strategies and interventions in comprehensive Individual Education Plans and Learning Adjustment Plans.
4. Curriculum Design and Interventions: Demonstrated experience in designing, delivering, evaluating, and continually improving targeted interventions aimed at supporting and extending identified students across various academic levels and subjects across the School.
5. Professional Learning: Demonstrated ability to design and deliver a robust professional learning program that enhances teacher differentiation skills, supporting teachers to effectively implement targeted learning interventions for students requiring adjustment.
6. Relationship Building: Demonstrates the ability to cultivate positive relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and the wider community, fostering an inclusive and supportive environment conducive to the success of gifted learners.

It is expected that employees will support the Anglican ethos of the school and all school policies and procedures.

If you are interested in this role, please submit your application ASAP as Perth College reserves the right to appoint prior to the closing date.

Applications close on Tuesday 5 August 2025 at 9.00 am

Head of Learning Engagement Position Description

Applications can be sent via email to [email protected]

As part of Perth College’s safe recruitment and selection practices, applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment child safety screening.

Perth College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provides a Smoke-Free Campus

The School recognises that Position Statements are dynamic documents which are reviewed as required