Head of Mathematics and Numeracy

Beaconhills College; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite childcare

Solar-powered school

Free onsite parking

Salary packaging available

16 weeks paid parental leave

Paid sick leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Beaconhills College in Melbourne's outer suburbs seeks a Head of Mathematics and Numeracy to lead curriculum development and teaching excellence across Middle and Senior streams. You will drive reflective practice, collaboration, and student outcomes, while managing a full-time, campus-based role at Pakenham with a three-year tenure.

The role requires Current VIT registration and a proven track in curriculum leadership and Mathematics teaching; time release and allowances support teacher

Qualifications

• Current VIT registration is required.
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum leadership and Mathematics teaching is desirable.
• Strong commitment to student wellbeing, engagement and academic excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Mathematics and Numeracy program across the College.
• Support teachers through reflective practice, professional learning and collaboration.
• Drive improved student outcomes and learning across sub-schools.

Skills

Curriculum leadership

Mathematics teaching

Collaboration

Job description

Head of Faculty,Mathematics,Teacher (Middle School)

Beaconhills College is an open-entry, co-educational College offering outstanding holistic education opportunities from Early Learning to Year 12. The College currently has over 3000 students across two campuses in Pakenham and Berwick, which are organised into sub-schools; Early Learning, Junior, Middle, Year 9 and Senior Schools.

Beaconhills is committed to providing a challenging, enriching and collaborative learning community, which empowers each individual to nurture their talents and develop as deep reflective thinkers and responsible citizens.

The Head of Mathematics and Numeracy is responsible for creating the conditions in which teachers can thrive through an emphasis on reflective practice, continuous improvement and collaboration. The role provides strategic leadership of the Mathematics and Numeracy program, supporting excellence in teaching and learning and driving improved student outcomes across the College. The successful applicant will thrive as part of a dynamic team of dedicated professionals committed to fostering excellence in their students.

• Full-time, ongoing position
• Based at our Pakenham Campus
• The Head of Mathematics and Numeracy Position of Responsibility has a tenure of 3 years
• Includes aallowance of $9,447per annum and 6 periods of time release per cycle
• Teaching load included as part of the role
• Current VIT registration is required
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum leadership and Mathematics teaching is desirable
• Strong commitment to student wellbeing, engagement and academic excellence

Why should you join Beaconhills

• Access to internal and external Professional Learning
• Inclusive and supportive community
• No Saturday sport
• Access to an employee assistance program for you and your family
• Onsite electric car charging stations (Pakenham campus, coming soon to Berwick)
• Join one of the largest solar-powered schools in Australia – we have 360kW of solar power now operating and 40% of our school is powered by electricity sourced from renewable solar
• Onsite childcare available to staff (wait lists apply)

Benefits of working at Beaconhills

• Gifted day Monday before Melbourne Cup public holiday
• Occasional work from home opportunities i.e. report writing days
• 16weeks paidparental leave allowance
• 15 days sick and carers leave per year
• 20 days of paid family violence leave
• Salary packaging available
• Free onsite parking

Applications close Friday, 20 November 9am however all applications will be reviewed upon receipt and early applications are encouraged.

Equal Opportunity and Child Safety Statement

Beaconhills College has zero tolerance for child abuse. Beaconhills is a child safe employer and is committed to the welfare of children and their protection. Beaconhills College is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity principles and is committed to the principles of merit-based selection, equity, diversity and procedural fairness in our recruitment process. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for all positions at Beaconhills College.