Head of Learning (Mathematics) - Readvertised

Aitken College; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aitken College invites applications for Head of Learning (Mathematics), commencing January 2027. The role leads the learning area across Years 7–12, driving curriculum and assessment aligned to the College's strategic plan.

The successful candidate will demonstrate exemplary teaching practice, strong leadership capabilities, and a commitment to innovation and continuous improvement within a culture of high expectations. This is a fixed-term PAR with potential extension.

Qualifications

• Suitably qualified teachers with leadership experience.
• Role leads curriculum and assessment for Years 7–12.
• Fixed-term PAR with possible extension; ongoing substantive teaching position.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of the College’s strategic agenda to improve learning outcomes.
• Oversee curriculum and assessment for Years 7–12 within the Learning Area.
• Observe and coach teachers to drive continuous improvement.

Job description

Head of Learning (Mathematics) - Readvertised

Aitken College invites applications from suitably qualified teachers with leadership experience, for the position of Head of Learning (Mathematics), commencing in January 2027.

The Head of Learning is responsible for the implementation of the College’s strategic agenda to Improve Learning Outcomes, through the overall management of curriculum and assessment for Year 7 to Year 12 within the Learning Area. The Head of Learning (Mathematics) is expected to demonstrate leadership through exemplary teaching practice and to foster creativity. The Head of Learning will contribute to the implementation of the College’s Strategic Plan within the learning area, facilitating a culture of innovation, continuous improvement and better practice. This includes observing and providing feedback in relation to teacher practice in a coaching capacity, to drive continuous improvement.

TheHead of Learning (Mathematics) is a fixed-term Position of Added Responsibility (PAR) reviewed on a three-year cycle with the possibility of extension. The successful candidate will be offered an ongoing substantive teaching position at the College.

At Aitken College, we are committed to a culture of excellence, continuous improvement and innovation toprovide our students with the best possible opportunities.

Aitken College is a Prep to Year 12 co-educational, independent school in association with the Uniting Church located on 18 hectares in Greenvale.

Your application must include:

• A covering letter introducing your yourself.
• Your Curriculum Vitae (CV) including your qualifications, teaching and leadership experience and professional associations/memberships.
• The names and contact details of three professional referees.
• Evidence of a current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration.
• Evidence of your right to work in Australia.

Applications will close on Friday, 30 October 2026.

For general enquiries, please contact People and Culture on 03 9333 9***.

Aitken College is a Prep to Year 12 co-educational, independent school in association with the Uniting Church located on 18 hectares in Greenvale. We are determined to be a school that inspires everyone to do their personal best, in service to themselves and other people. To achieve this, our focus is on inspiring excellence as a personal goal so that students find their calling and develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to pursue their own ambitious goals. Equally, we believe that developing character matters because when we challenge young people and take them out of their comfort zone, what they develop alongside new skills and knowledge might not be assessable, but it matters greatly.

Aitken College is a child safe workplace. All staff must comply with the College’s Child Safe policies and related policies and procedures, taking all reasonable steps to promote the safety of children. The Aitken College Child Safety Policy is available on the school website –https://www.aitkencollege.edu.au/child-safety.

For further information about Aitken College, please visit: aitkencollege.edu.au.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted by phone.