John Paul College, Frankston is a Catholic co-educational secondary school with a rich heritage in the traditions of the FCJ Sisters and the Marianists. We believe every student's success is grounded in quality learning and teaching, and a school culture that fosters wellbeing, promotes resilience and inspires faith in action.
Our teachers and staff are supported through a strong culture of professional learning, collaboration and innovation. We are committed to developing exceptional educators and leaders who work together to ensure every student can flourish and achieve success.
John Paul College invites applications from passionate, relational and values-driven educators for the following Position of Leadership, commencing in ****.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a well-established Mathematics team and play a key role in shaping teaching practice, curriculum innovation and student achievement across the College.
About the Role
The Learning Area Leader - Mathematics is responsible for leading and developing a high-performing team committed to excellence in teaching and learning. The role provides strategic leadership of curriculum, pedagogy and assessment within the Mathematics Learning Area and works collaboratively with the Professional Learning Committe to improve student learning outcomes and engagement.
All Positions of Leadership at John Paul College are grounded in the College's Four Pillars of Culture: Unity, Support, Growth and Responsibility. Leaders are expected to model these pillars through their relationships,



decision making and leadership practice, contributing to a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading the development, implementation and evaluation of the Mathematics curriculum across Years 7-12
Building a positive, collaborative and high-performing Mathematics team
Supporting teachers through coaching, mentoring and qualified feedback
Promoting contemporary, evidence-informed teaching and assessment practices
Monitoring and analysing student achievement data to inform improvement strategies
Ensuring curriculum programs align with Victorian Curriculum and VCAA requirements
Supporting the implementation of College learning and teaching priorities
Contributing to whole-school improvement initiatives and strategic priorities
Working collaboratively with Heads of Learning and College leaders to support student success
Upholding child safety obligations and modelling professionalism, integrity and accountability
The role requires a highly effective classroom practitioner with strong leadership capability, a commitment to professional growth and a passion for improving outcomes for all learners.
About You




Applicants will demonstrate:
A strong commitment to Catholic education and the mission and ethos of John Paul College
Proven success as an outstanding classroom teacher of Mathematics
Demonstrated leadership experience or the capacity to lead and develop others
A deep understanding of curriculum, assessment and evidence-informed teaching practice
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships
Experience using student data to improve learning outcomes
A commitment to fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement
The ability to lead change and drive innovation within a learning area
A commitment to ongoing professional learning and leadership development
Current Victorian Institute of Teaching registration
Why Join John Paul College?
A strong and collaborative leadership culture
Excellent professional learning and leadership development opportunities
A commitment to staff wellbeing and professional growth
A highly supportive and collegial Mathematics team
The opportunity to lead curriculum innovation and improve student outcomes
The chance to make a meaningful contribution to the educational journey of young people
Three-year Position of Leadership tenure
Ongoing teaching position
Commencing January ****
Further information, including a full position description, can be found by visiting the College website:

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📌 Learning Area Leader - Mathematics (Melbourne)
🏢 Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools
📍 Melbourne