OUR PASSION

Nagle Catholic College is a progressive educational leader, providing high, quality, research-based learning experiences and life forming opportunities. The College strives to ensure success for every single student. The goal is to identify a child's strengths and aspirations and create the best opportunities for them to thrive.

Outside of the curriculum, we aim to help each student to gain confidence, form friendships and be prepared to take their place in the world. Faith plays an important part in the College and the Christian values of the founders are observed in the everyday life of the College.

OUR MOTTO

For Others is the College motto and it encourages students to take time to put others first.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

The Head of Learning Area – English provides strategic and instructional leadership to the English Learning Area, ensuring excellence in teaching, learning and curriculum delivery across Year 7-12. The role is responsible for fostering a collaborative, innovative and high-performing team committed to improving student achievement and engagement.

Working in partnership with the Leadership Team, the Head of Learning Area promotes a culture of continuous improvement, supports staff professional growth, ensures curriculum compliance, and contributes to the Catholic identity and mission of the College.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES

1. Catholic Identity

· Support and promote the Catholic ethos and mission of the College.

· Model Gospel values in leadership and relationships.

· Encourage opportunities for students to explore literature through ethical, moral and faith perspectives where appropriate.

· Support whole-school liturgical, pastoral and community initiatives.

2. Leadership of Learning

· Lead the development of an engaging, contemporary and evidence-informed English curriculum.

· Promote excellence in teaching practice through instructional leadership, coaching and mentoring.

· Build a collaborative professional learning culture focused on improving student outcomes.

· Lead curriculum review and innovation aligned with the College Strategic Plan.

· Ensure teaching programs reflect current education research and best practice.

· Foster high expectations for student achievement and academic growth.

3. Curriculum Leadership

· Oversee the plannings, implementation, and evaluation of the English curriculum from Years 7-12.

· Ensure compliance with:

o Western Australian Curriculum

o School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA) requirements

o WACE requirements

o CEWA policies and directives.

· Coordinate assessment schedules, moderation and reporting processes.

· Monitor curriculum continuity across year levels.

· Ensure appropriate differentiation for diverse learners.

4. Student Achievement

· Analyse student achievement data including:

o NAPLAN

o OLNA

o Common Assessment Tasks

o WACE and ATAR results

o Internal assessment data.

· Lead data-informed improvement strategies.

· Develop intervention and extension programs.

· Monitor student progress and work collaboratively with teachers to improve outcomes.

· Celebrate student achievement and promote excellence in literacy.

5. Staff Leadership

· Lead and support members of the English Learning Area.

· Conduct regular Learning Area meetings.

· Mentor beginning and experienced teachers.

· Support teacher goal setting and professional growth.

· Facilitate collaborative planning and moderation.

· Encourage innovation, reflective practice and professional dialogue.

· Assist with induction of new staff.

6. Professional Learning

· Identify professional learning needs within the Learning Area.

· Coordinate internal professional learning.

· Encourage participation in external professional learning opportunities.

· Share current educational research and effective classroom practice.

· Promote ongoing professional reflection.

7. Quality Assurance

· Monitor curriculum documentation and assessment practices.

· Ensure consistency in assessment, moderation and reporting.

· Review teaching programs annually.

· Maintain high standards of documentation and curriculum planning.

· Ensure Learning Area resources remain current and relevant.

8. Resource Management

· Prepare and mange the English Learning Area budget.

· Recommend resource purchases.

· Oversee ordering and maintenance of teaching resources.
Ensure effective use of digital technologies and learning resources.

9. Collaboration

· Work collaboratively with:

o Leadership Team

o Learning Support Staff

o Director of Students

o Library Staff

o Directors of teaching and Learning

o Parents and caregivers.

· Build productive partnerships that enhance student learning and wellbeing.

10. Administration

· Prepare reports as required.

· Coordinate subject selection information.

· Assist with staffing recommendations.

· Develop Learning Area operational plans.

· Maintain accurate curriculum and assessment documentation.

· Attend leadership meetings and relevant College events.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Minimum of a Diploma of Education

Current registration with Teachers Registration Board Western Australia

Current Working With Children Check

Willingness to obtain Accreditation for Middle Leaders in Catholic Schools

Please complete the relevant information form on our website to which you should also attach copies of the following documents:

Signed Declaration - Working in a Catholic School: Statement of Principles

Cover Letter

Curriculum Vitae

Qualifications/Licences

TRBWA Registration

Accreditation Certificates

National Police History Check

Working With Children Check

All applications should be submitted electronically to the Human Resources Officer: ••••@cewa.edu.au.

Please note, only applicants who fill out the application form will be considered for this role: www.ncc.edu.au/employment.

Applications for this position open Thursday 14 August 2026 and close on Monday 31 August 2026 at 9:00am. The College reserves the right to close advertising early.