Head of Learning Area - Mathematics
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
Mathematics
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
23 November 2026
Posted 5 Nov 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Katanning Senior High School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
48.8
31.4 teaching · 17.4 non-teaching
Students per teacher
11.3:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
355
Indigenous students
26%
Language other than English
20%
Girls vs boys
166 girls · 189 boys
Socio-educational background
Well below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027
Katanning Senior High School (SHS) is a unique and distinctive secondary school located in the heart of the Great Southern region of Western Australia, only 2.5 hours from Perth. Our students engage in a challenging and comprehensive educational program within a caring and nurturing environment. We are proud to foster a culture that values Respect, Achievement, Perseverance, and Tolerance.
We are currently undertaking a comprehensive school improvement program which includes significant investment in:
- Developing a reflective practice culture
- Embedding data-driven decision making
- Implementing high-impact teaching strategies
Find out more about our school by visiting katanningshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
As part of the school improvement program, Katanning SHS is seeking a Head of Learning Area – Mathematics. This role offers a valuable opportunity to shape the future of Mathematics curriculum and pedagogy in a regional school committed to innovation and improvement.
In this leadership role, you will ideally:
- Lead Mathematics curriculum design and delivery, with a strong understanding of School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA) requirements.
- Champion instructional coaching and staff development, fostering a culture of collaborative professional growth.
- Promote evidence-based teaching practices, using our instructional model grounded in High-Impact Teaching Strategies.
- Actively embrace and champion our Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) initiative, fostering a supportive and respectful learning envir…