Head of Learning Area

4 weeks ago


Perth, Western Australia Department of Education, Western Australia Full time
Job Description

The Department of Education, Western Australia is seeking a highly motivated and innovative Head of Learning Area - Mathematics to provide exemplary team leadership and maximize outcomes for all students.

The successful applicant will provide purposeful and focused leadership to the Mathematics team, establishing accountability for the effective daily management of the Mathematics learning area. With the ability to lead change and innovation, you will use evidence-based data to inform all decision making.

As the Head of Learning Area - Mathematics, you will be responsible for the management of a collaborative and innovative team. You should display a high level of understanding of the Australian Professional Teacher and Leadership Standards, the Western Australian curriculum, and innovative practice in the teaching of Mathematics.

You will continually drive improvement by providing effective proactive leadership that is strategic, inspiring, and supportive. In this role, you will be responsible for the analysis of performance data related to the Mathematics learning area and provide effective leadership, creating strategic plans that inform the learning area and impact classroom practice.

You will lead the team's implementation of contemporary pedagogies, which are responsive to the needs of the 21st-century learner, and provide expert curriculum leadership and instructional strategies to ensure that all teachers are delivering quality teaching and learning programs that meet the individual needs of students.

The successful applicant will be responsible for leading reflective performance and development processes through coaching, developing an ethos of teacher self-reflection, feedback, data analysis, and a review of formative assessment practices.

Facilitating the implementation of high-impact teaching strategies, classroom observation, and a professional learning community as both a leader and a participant, you should also model highly reflective practices as a highly effective instructional leader.

The Head of Learning Area - Mathematics will, in collaboration with the Principal and members of the senior leadership team, provide educational leadership in the school and the community by developing and promoting the school vision and encouraging school staff and others to share ownership of the school's vision and goals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide effective leadership to the Mathematics team
  • Establish accountability for the effective daily management of the Mathematics learning area
  • Use evidence-based data to inform all decision making
  • Lead the team's implementation of contemporary pedagogies
  • Provide expert curriculum leadership and instructional strategies
  • Lead reflective performance and development processes
  • Facilitate the implementation of high-impact teaching strategies

Requirements

  • Hold an eligible teaching qualification
  • Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident, or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment
  • Apply for a WA Working with Children Check before starting
  • Consent to and obtain a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted online. Please visit our website to apply.


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