Head of Art Department

An ongoing, full-time position commencing Term 1 2027

Hale School is Western Australia’s oldest independent boys’ school.  Located in the suburb of Wembley Downs, the current campus is situated on a magnificent 48-hectare site, approximately 13 kilometres to the north-west of Perth and two kilometres from the coast.

Hale School is seeking applications from dynamic, enthusiastic, experienced and well-qualified teachers to fill this significant leadership position. The Head of Art is a key role in the School, providing effective leadership of the Art Department and with responsibility for establishing the highest standards of Art learning and practice across Years 7 to 12.

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

• exemplary teaching of Art, with experience of, or capacity for, teaching Year 12 Visual Arts (ATAR)
• a willingness to pursue avenues, within and beyond the classroom curriculum, that enhance boys’ engagement in, appreciation for, and capacity to produce art
• the capacity to lead and motivate others
• the ability to communicate effectively
• the ability to relate well to students, staff and parents
• a strong work ethic
• knowledge of, and interest in, developments in Art education
• proven ability to effectively utilise technology in the classroom
• proven ability to work as a member of a team
• an understanding of, and empathy for, the learning needs and social, emotional and spiritual development of boys
• a firm commitment to independent schooling and a willingness to support the School’s values and Anglican traditions.

Applicants must have:

• current registration as a teacher with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia, or be eligible for registration
• a current Working with Children (WWC) check.

For further information regarding the role, please refer to both of the attached Job Descriptions –  Head of Art Department and Senior School Teacher 

Applicants are asked to provide:

• a one page covering letter.
• a CV outlining their qualifications and relevant experience.
• the names and contact details of three referees, one of whom must be the current or most recent employer.

Applications close: 5.00pm on Wednesday 2 September 2026 

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Note to applicants:

• Hale School takes child protection seriously. All candidates for roles at Hale School are subject to screening and assessment against child safety standards as part of a thorough recruitment process.
• This role has been identified as having contact with children and requires the incumbent to apply for and maintain a Working with Children Check.
• Hale School reserves the right to contact non-nominated referees prior to an offer of employment being made.
• New applicants who have arrived in Australia within the last 12 months are required to provide Hale School with a Police Clearance issued by their country of origin within the last 12 months prior to appointment preceding the employee’s appointment to Hale School. Documents are to be translated by a certified agent if necessary. The cost of this clearance is to be borne by the applicant.