Head of Department - Mathematics

Employment

Full time, Temporary

Subject

Mathematics

Sector

Government

Teaching level

Secondary

Closing date

5 November 2026

21 days remaining

Posted 14 Oct 2026

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About Collie Senior High School

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

44%
56%

Socio-educational background

Below the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

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…

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