Head of Department

Overview

Division: Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region

Salary: Level 3, $137,428 - $150,385 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)

Location: Duncraig

Position: Head of Department - Mathematics (Fixed Term - Full Time)

The role is a twelve (12) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026 with possible extension (12 months) and/or permanency.

Duncraig Senior High School (SHS) is situated in the north-western suburbs on the coastal strip 18 kilometres from Perth, catering for students from Year 7 to 12. The school focuses on high standards and the care and progress of every student.

We are seeking a dynamic and innovative leader with outstanding interpersonal, organisational and communication skills to lead a strong, highly skilled and diverse Mathematics team and to be a key member of the school’s senior leadership team.

Role and Responsibilities

- Lead quality teaching, learning and assessment programs in line with the Western Australian Curriculum and WACE courses.
- Lead the development of highly engaging Mathematics curriculum for students of all levels, including differentiation to meet student needs.
- Utilise data to reflect on and assess the effectiveness of teaching practices within the school’s instructional framework; promote an environment of active and positive learning.
- Provide educational opportunities and activities that enable students to achieve their highest potential.
- Lead and have extensive experience in operating high level ATAR courses (Specialist, Methods, and Applications); build staff capacity to work with highly capable students from gifted and talented and academic extension programs.
- Work with the school’s assistive technologies and leverage digital tools to support student learning.

Qualifications and Experience

- Demonstrated capacity to provide effective leadership in diverse educational settings.
- High level interpersonal and public relations skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships to achieve outcomes.
- Professional knowledge to ensure high educational outcomes for all students, including Aboriginal students, students from diverse ethnic backgrounds and students with special needs.
- Demonstrated capacity to manage staff, physical and financial resources.
- Data literacy and ability to reflect on teaching effectiveness in line with the school’s instructional framework.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education offers competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. More information about benefits is available on the website.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity of our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, 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.

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

- A CV of up to four pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
- A three page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF, including:

- Demonstrated leadership in diverse educational settings.
- Interpersonal and public relations skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Professional knowledge to ensure high educational outcomes for all students.
- Demonstrated capacity to manage staff, physical and financial resources.

It is recommended you have attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

If you require technical support submitting your application, please contact the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SA993743

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 14 October 2025.

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