Head of Department - Mathematics

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

Mathematics

Sector

Government

Teaching level

Secondary

Closing date

17 November 2026

13 days remaining

Posted 4 Nov 2026

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About Como Secondary College

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

47%
53%

Socio-educational background

Around the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

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 …

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