Head of Department - Mathematics

Department of Education, Western Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development

Attractive leave provisions

Job summary

Como Secondary College, part of the Department of Education, Western Australia, seeks a visionary Head of Department – Mathematics to lead the maths learning area and drive high-quality teaching across year levels.

The successful applicant will oversee curriculum delivery, staff performance development, and programs that balance academic rigor with student wellbeing, in alignment with The Como Way.

Qualifications

• Be an Australian citizen or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident or have a valid visa with work rights for the term of the appointment.
• Hold registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia
• Obtain a valid Working With Children Check and consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check before you start
• Consent to a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start

Responsibilities

• Lead the leadership, management, and performance of the mathematics learning area.
• Lead programs that support learning and wellbeing for students, balancing academic engagement across year levels.
• Lead performance management and development processes and build instructional leadership within the team

Job 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 lead and manage staff delivering a range of courses and programs, ensuring consistent curriculum delivery, quality teaching practice, and improved student outcomes. This includes leading performance management and development processes in accordance with Departmental policy and building the instructional leadership capacity of the team.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions.

Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disabilities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

• Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
• Hold registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia
• obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website or in the attached application package.

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Alen Kursar, Principal, on 0427 799 933 or emailing [e-mail].

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SA1070964

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close

4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 17 November 2026.