St Luke's College - KARRATHA
School Principal : Mr Adrian Correia School Address : PO Box 971 Karratha WA 6714 Phone Number : 9144 1081 Fax Number : 9185 2124 Email Address : admin@stlukescollege.wa.edu.au. Web Site : www.stlukescollege.wa.edu.au.
Type : Full-Time Term : Ongoing
HEAD OF ENGLISH
Position Details
Head of English at St. Luke's College - Commencing 2027
St Luke's College, is seeking a dynamic and inspiring Head of English to join our dedicated team in 2027. We are searching for a creative and enthusiastic individual who possesses a deep passion for literature and the ability to nurture our students’ creative abilities, empowering them to bring their literacy works to life.
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Head of English to lead our dynamic English Department and inspire a love for literature and language in our students. The successful candidate will have the competence to develop students' language proficiency, critical thinking skills and a deep appreciation for literature, enabling them to effectively communicate and analyse complex text.
Additional Financial Incentives For Teachers At St Luke's Karratha
- Subsidised housing
- Fortnightly location allowance of $148.63 for singles and $297.25 for those with dependents.
- $6000 yearly bonus after a full year of service.
- Paid long service leave for each year of service within that school at twice the applicable rate.
- Entitled to take long service leave after completing three years' continuous service at the College. Normally seven at CEWA schools and ten in government schools.
- CEWA pays 100% of teachers water bill.
- Subsidised electricity bills.
- CEWA provides a gardener for your property once a fortnight.
- Return flights to Karratha at the end of each year for teachers and their immediate family members. Reimbursement is up to the value of $2100 per person.
Selection Criteria
- Leadership: Lead and manage the English Department, fostering a collaborative and innovative teaching environment.
- Curriculum Development: Lead the design and implementation of a comprehensive and rigorous English curriculum that meets the needs of all students.
- Teaching Excellence: Model and cultivate consistently high-quality English instruction, which uses varied pedagogical practices to engage and inspire learners.
- Staff Development: Mentor and support English teachers, providing professional development opportunities and building a culture of ongoing improvement
- Assessment and Evaluation: Oversee the assessment process, ensuring valid and reliable evaluation of students’ progress and achievement.
Qualifications Required
- Current WWC
- TRBWA registration (or ability to obtain)
- Minimum 4-year tertiary qualification in Education.
- Relevant qualifications and teaching certification in English.
For more information please visit the College website: www.stlukescollege.wa.edu.au
Closing date for applications: 24 July 2026
In applying for this position you will be providing personal information to the School. This information will be used in order to assess your application for employment.
Applicants must have a current registration as a teacher with the Teacher Registration Board of WA (TRBWA) to be eligible for appointment. Information is available from the TRBWA website.
All employees of Catholic Education Western Australia are required to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties. Catholic Education Western Australia also encourages applications from people of all cultural backgrounds, First Nations people, and individuals with disabilities or medical conditions who meet the requirements of the position. To be eligible to apply, you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.
On appointment successful applicants will require a Working with Children Check. Application forms are available at certain Australia Post Outlets throughout the State. A list of participating Australia Post outlets can be found on the Australia Post website. An application for a WWC must be made in person.
Listed : 17th June , 2026 Applications Close : 24th July , 2026 Vacancy Number : 33815
