This is a three-month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, **** with possible extension and/or permanency Set in the scenic Collie River Valley, our school serves a diverse cohort of students from Years 7 to 12, offering both Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) and Vocational Education and Training (VET) pathways. We are proud of our strong reputation for academic excellence, pastoral care, and community engagement. Our team has a shared vision to achieve our moral purpose of providing opportunities for all students to develop the skills, knowledge, and resilience through high quality teaching, to pursue pathways of their choice. Find out more about our school by visiting collieshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online .
The Role As Head of Department – Mathematics
Champion the school's vision and values, fostering a culture of honesty, respect, commitment, and aspiration.
Lead the development and implementation of the Whole Priorities within the learning area.
Drive curriculum innovation and differentiation through data-informed planning and collaborative resource allocation.
Have a thorough understanding of the WA Curriculum and School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA) requirements to deliver programs from Year 7 through to ATAR Year 12 Mathematics
Lead restorative practices and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) strategies to enhance consistent classroom practices, student wellbeing and engagement within the learning area.
Be an active member of the Collie SHS Administration team
Align departmental initiatives with the school's Business Plan, budget, and legislative frameworks.
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.
Country Teaching Program Allowance of $ ***** a year
12 percent employer contributions to superannuation




12 weeks' vacation leave (school holidays)
More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers' leave
Subsidised accommodation where applicable
Free relocation
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 disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan ********* for more details.
Eligibility
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 Job Description Form (JDF).
For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at or on **************.
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Ammie Wood, Deputy Principal on ************** or by emailing .
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SA******* 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, 5 November ****
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📌 Head Of Department - Mathematics (Western Australia)
🏢 Department Of Education
📍 Western Australia