Head of Learning Area (The Arts) NEW

St John Bosco College - PIARA WATERS

School Principal : Mr Kevin Sheehy School Address : PO Box 4110 Harrisdale WA 6112 Phone Number :

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Type : Full-Time Term : Ongoing

Position Details

Head of The Arts

We are seeking an outstanding and enthusiastic Head of The Arts to join our team at St John Bosco College. The ability to teach Drama and another Arts area is desirable.  The Head of Learning is required to actively contribute to the development of the Catholic ethos and culture of the College. The Head of The Arts is also responsible for overseeing the co-curricular Arts within the College.

St John Bosco College is a Catholic co-educational College in its eleventh year of operation. The College is situated in Piara Waters, a southern suburb of Perth, Western Australia. We commenced in 2015 with students from Kindergarten to Year 2. In 2025, we have 1350 students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12, as well as an OSHC facility and an Aboriginal Families as First Educators Playgroup. Our innovative building design has a focus on shared, flexible learning spaces which support best practice, 21st century teaching and learning methods.

The College motto “JOY IN LEARNING” is strongly exemplified in the person, life and teachings of our patron, St John Bosco. Our vision for this new Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 College is creating a flourishing environment in which every student can experience the joy in learning and thrive in a Catholic learning community, where development of the whole person is of utmost importance. The mission of staff is nurturing our students so that they can become successful learners, confident, creative, and active informed citizens, who are able to contribute positively to society. Our philosophy of education at St John Bosco focuses on the image of the child, the learning process, the environment, partnerships and community.

For further information including how to apply, please visit the St John Bosco College website at

Qualifications Required

Application Details

Applicants must submit an application form, (available from the College Website) and a letter of application, explaining your reasons for applying for this position and address the special skills that are needed to be involved in a Foundation College. This must be addressed to the Principal, including the names and contact numbers of three referees, one of whom must be the current employer.

Applications may be obtained from the College website and all required information forwarded to :

The Principal St John Bosco College.

By Email :

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 : 5th November , 2025 Applications Close : 12th November , 2025 Vacancy Number : 33040