This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027

The School

Cape Naturaliste College (CNC) offers a warm, welcoming and modern environment for students and parents alike, but it is the unique teaching culture that supports and challenges teachers to meet the needs of the students using innovative and wide-ranging approaches to teaching and learning that underpins our college.

Our college is located in the States’ Southwest and is an Independent Public School with an outstanding reputation for both academic progress and pastoral care within our community. CNC is committed to providing the best possible educational opportunities for students throughout their school life.

Find out more about our school by visiting cnc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

Find out about our Safe and Caring Learning Environment in the video below.

The Role

As a key member of the administrative team, you will work closely with the Principal to provide educational leadership both within the school and the broader community. Your primary focus will be on developing and promoting the school's vision, encouraging active participation from school staff and other stakeholders, all within the context of the Mathematics learning area.

In your capacity as a curriculum leader, you would play a crucial role in providing professional guidance to Mathematics teachers, ensuring that they stay informed on relevant curriculum issues within your designated area. You would be instrumental in facilitating teaching and learning outcomes, employing effective performance management strategies, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement among the school's academic community.

A key aspect of your role may involve implementing change management strategies to lead the school community in accepting and developing opportunities for improved service within your specified subject area. Your contributions will ideally extend to the collaborative development of the school plan, involving participative decision-making, policy development, and the establishment of necessary systems.

Watch the video below about CNCs Excellence in Teaching and Learning.

Professional Advantages

Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of benefits designed to support both your professional and personal well-being. These benefits include competitive salaries,



flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Here are some of the key benefits you will enjoy:

- 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- Subsidised accommodation where applicable
- Free relocation

Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits. For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at [email protected] or on (08) 9264 5154.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Mr Rob Nail, Associate Principal on (08) 9746 3500 or by emailing [email protected]

During the school holidays, please contact Mr Rob Nail via email [email protected] or 0423 881 782.

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at [email protected] during the advertising period.

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 disability, 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, 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 Form (JDF).

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include

- A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position

- A six (6) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated capacity to provide effective leadership in a diverse range of educational settings.
- High level of interpersonal and public relations skills that demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to achieve planned outcomes.
- Demonstrated professional knowledge and the ability to apply this knowledge to ensure a high level of educational outcomes for all students, (e.g., Aboriginal students, students from diverse ethnic backgrounds and students with special needs).
- Demonstrated capacity to manage staff, physical and financial resources.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job. Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SA1064386

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 Thursday, 15 October 2026

📌 Head of Learning Area - Mathematics (Shire of Kellerberrin)
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
📍 Shire of Kellerberrin