This is a permanent full-time position.

Commencement date may be negotiated with the successful applicant, with the role to be taken up no later than the start of the 2027 school year.

The Role

Are you a collaborative, innovative and culturally responsive leader?

The School of Isolated and Distance Education (SIDE) is seeking a curriculum leader to fill the position of Head of Learning Area (HOLA) English. The successful applicant should be a collaborative, people-focused and improvement-driven curriculum leader, who supports active engagement and learning for all students through a blended learning approach.

To be suitable for this role, you will ideally lead staff in the effective implementation of the WA English Curriculum and Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) courses across the learning area. The successful applicant will be required to take on an appropriate teaching load.

SIDE serves diverse student cohorts with unique contexts and needs; as such the HOLA – English requires the ability to design and implement relational, responsive learning opportunities that strengthen student wellbeing, engagement and learning outcomes. You will ideally be a collaborative problem solver and have highly effective communication skills. As a member of the SIDE leadership team you will value and lead truth-telling, reconciliation and equity for all students.

As a highly performing instructional and curriculum leader, you will ideally display the ability to foster continual improvement in staff performance in response to student cohort data and lead your diverse team to enact the strategic directions of the school. You should be able to identify the necessary strategies to support improvements in student learning and achievement across complex contexts. The ability to build partnerships and engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders across a range of contexts will be highly regarded in this role.

School Of Isolated and Distance Education

SIDE has a critical role within the Western Australian education system, supporting system needs and priorities. Our vision is to enhance and expand learning opportunities for Western Australian students, regardless of their circumstances, through high quality, inclusive and culturally responsive educational programs in a blended learning environment, guided by our values of Connection, Courage, Equity, Creativity and Compassion.

SIDE works with approximately 4000 students from diverse communities across Western Australia, including students based in over 300 partner schools. Our external students are predominantly in regional and remote schools and have a range of diverse cultural backgrounds. As a leader at SIDE, you will have the unique opportunity to lead the development and delivery of high-quality, student-focused, programs in a broad range of contexts.

As a recognised leader in blended education in Australia, SIDE models exemplary practice in the use of both synchronous (Webex) and asynchronous (Moodle) platforms of instruction. SIDE has a dedicated training and support program for staff who join our school. Our practice is both contemporary and constantly evolving, making SIDE an exciting and dynamic place to work.

All teaching staff and members of the Leadership team are expected to participate in our regional travel program to meet the needs of students and partner schools. Visits are planned in negotiation with staff, and at times may include short-term stays in regional and remote locations.

SIDE has a main campus in Leederville and teaching facilities at Canning College, Clarkson Community High School, Northlake Senior Campus and Eaton Community College. By negotiation, you may be placed across any of these or future venues.

Join our innovative school community and be a part of shaping the future of education!

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