This is a permanent full time position commencing Term 3, 2026
At Leeming Senior High School (SHS), we are committed to nurturing students who finish secondary education ready to meet the future with confidence, compassion, and a curious mind.
We have a team of passionate educators dedicated to helping students discover their unique strengths and pursue pathways that align with their goals and interests. To support students' well-being and foster a balanced life, we integrate the PERMAH framework into parts of our curriculum.
Find out more about our school by visiting Leeming Senior High School or Schools Online.
The Role
As a key member of the administrative team, you will work closely with the Executive Leadership Team to provide educational leadership both within the school and the broader community. Your primary focus will be on developing and promoting the school's vision and Business Plan targets, encouraging active participation from school staff, community volunteers, and other stakeholders, all within the context of Health and Physical Education (HPE) learning area.
In your capacity as a curriculum leader, you will play an important role in providing professional guidance to HPE teachers, ensuring that they stay informed on relevant curriculum updates, best practice in their classes and implement the whole school PERMAH framework. You will be instrumental in facilitating teaching and learning outcomes, employing effective performance management strategies, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement among the school's academic community.
A key aspect of your role will involve implementing change management strategies to lead the school community in accepting and developing opportunities for improved service within the HPE Learning Area. Your contributions will extend to the collaborative implementation of the 2024-2026 Business Plan, Learning Area Operational Plan and whole school instructional framework. You will play a key role in decision-making, policy development, and the establishment of necessary systems at a whole school level.
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 Damon Atthowe, Deputy Principal on (08) 6595 2700 or emailing [email protected].
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).
Application Instructions
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.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to three (3) 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 (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SA1046413
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 Wednesday, 17 June 2026
