Head of Department - Mathematics
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
Mathematics
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
17 November 2026
Posted 4 Nov 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
86.1
63 teaching · 23.1 non-teaching
Students per teacher
13.3:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
838
Indigenous students
7%
Language other than English
48%
Girls vs boys
392 girls · 446 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027.
At Como Secondary College, we are deeply committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment where every student is encouraged to strive for excellence and grow into a capable, confident young adult. Our guiding principles – Integrity, Care, Ambition, and Effort, collectively known as The Como Way – shape every aspect of our school culture. These values are not just words; they are embedded in our daily practice and reflected in the way we engage with students, families, and each other.
We place a strong emphasis on building positive relationships between staff, students, and families. Our outstanding Student Services team, supported by a whole-school approach to pastoral care, ensures that every student feels safe, supported, and empowered to take risks in their learning. We believe that effort leads to success, and we work to instil this belief in every student.
Find out more about our school by visiting como.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
We are seeking an exceptional and innovative Head of Department – Mathematics.
The successful applicant would be accountable for the leadership, management, and performance of the mathematics learning area. They should lead programs that support the learning and wellbeing demands of students engaged in intensive arts training, which is recognising that academic balance, workload management, and authentic mathematical engagement are critical to sustaining student participation and success across all year levels.
The role ideally requires the capacity to …