Head of Department - Mathematics
Employment
Full time, Temporary
Subject
Mathematics
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
5 November 2026
Posted 14 Oct 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
82.1
44.8 teaching · 37.3 non-teaching
Students per teacher
12:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
537
Indigenous students
19%
Language other than English
6%
Girls vs boys
234 girls · 303 boys
Socio-educational background
Below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
This is a three-month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 with possible extension and/or permanency
Set in the scenic Collie River Valley, our school serves a diverse cohort of students from Years 7 to 12, offering both Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) and Vocational Education and Training (VET) pathways. We are proud of our strong reputation for academic excellence, pastoral care, and community engagement. Our team has a shared vision to achieve our moral purpose of providing opportunities for all students to develop the skills, knowledge, and resilience through high quality teaching, to pursue pathways of their choice.
Find out more about our school by visiting collieshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
As Head of Department – Mathematics, you will ideally have proven experience to lead a team of passionate educators to achieve the school-based targets and Department of Education systemic aspirations to improve the outcomes for students.
Our ideal applicants will have opportunity to:
- Champion the school’s vision and values, fostering a culture of honesty, respect, commitment, and aspiration.
- Lead the development and implementation of the Whole Priorities within the learning area.
- Drive curriculum innovation and differentiation through data-informed planning and collaborative resource allocation.
- Have a thorough understanding of the WA Curriculum and School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA) requirements to deliver programs from Year 7 through to ATAR Year 12 Mathematics
- Lead restorative practices and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) stra…