Head of Mathematics

About ELTHAM College

ELTHAM College is an independent co-educational school in Nillumbik Shire, northeast of Melbourne. At ELTHAM, education is

a daring adventure – we provide authentic learning opportunities so that students can become world-ready.

ELTHAM College grows the heart and mind of each child. We believe that school is an adventure where children learn to think

for themselves, in preparation for a future of exciting possibilities. Located in an extraordinary environment, students

experience an engaging, rigorous world-ready curriculum while being supported with warmth, care and respect.

The College has a strong commitment to technology. All applicants should be able to demonstrate their desire to maximize

the use of technology in an educational environment.

ELTHAM College is committed to global awareness and global citizenship.

Purpose of the role

The Head of Faculty is a strategic curriculum and pedagogical leader responsible for shaping teaching, learning and assessment

across their faculty. They lead a team of teachers in delivering high-quality, evidence-based programs and work closely with the

Head of Teaching, Learning and Student Progress to ensure alignment with College-wide strategic goals.

The role encompasses curriculum innovation, data-informed planning, staff development, and the design and implementation

of programs that celebrate the distinctiveness of the subject discipline. Heads of Faculty play a vital role in fostering reflective

professional cultures, encouraging collaboration, and ensuring that literacy and interdisciplinary thinking are embedded across

learning areas.

They also act as a key bridge between classroom practice and whole-school direction, supporting cross-faculty collaboration,

contributing to professional learning across the College, and helping ensure curriculum continuity and coherence.

Main Duties/Responsibilities

Curriculum Development

• Evaluate and enhance curriculum in line with current best practices and the Victorian Curriculum.
• Lead implementation of innovative and authentic assessment practices.
• Ensure curriculum is mapped and aligned with College systems and strategic directions.
• Coordinate and oversee VCE subject delivery and assessment practices.
• Support the delivery of effective and contemporary VCE methodology.
• Ensure compliance with VCAA, VRQA and College curriculum expectations.
• Oversee faculty documentation, including Curriculum Statements and Courses of Study.
• Promote integration of place-based and experiential learning opportunities.
• Support interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary approaches across subjects and faculties.
• Support the development of literacy and numeracy in ways appropriate to the subject area and aligned with whole-

school strategies.

• Ensure teaching programs build general capabilities, including critical and creative thinking, ethical understanding,

intercultural understanding, and personal and social competence.

• Collaborate with relevant leaders, including the Head of Literacy and Head of Mathematics, to ensure coherence and

innovation across faculties.

• Lead assessment practices across the faculty, including common assessment tasks, moderation, and quality assurance

for both formative and summative assessments.

• Ensure effective use of College systems for curriculum documentation, mapping, reporting, and evaluation.

• Engage with relevant subject associations, curriculum networks, and professional communities to inform and improve

faculty programs.

Leadership and Professional Learning

• Lead and develop a high-performing faculty team that is reflective, collaborative and student-focused.
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and professionally supportive faculty culture.
• Provide instructional leadership by modelling best practice and supporting teacher development.
• Identify and mentor emerging leaders within the faculty to support succession planning.
• Coordinate professional learning activities and contribute to whole-school improvement strategies.
• Chair regular faculty meetings and work constructively with the Curriculum Committee.
• Support the professional growth and appraisal processes of faculty team members.
• Mentor early-career teachers and support performance development processes.
• Coordinate and present faculty-related content at information evenings and events.
• Liaise with relevant community groups or Friends of Faculty programs to strengthen learning connections.
• Facilitate and participate in College-wide professional learning aligned with strategic directions.
• Contribute actively to collaborative leadership within the Curriculum Committee, taking shared responsibility for

shaping academic direction across the school.

Use of Data and Continuous Improvement

• Monitor student progress using data and evidence to identify trends and target improvement.
• Lead faculty-level discussions and planning based on student performance and engagement data.
• Implement targeted strategies to support student growth across all levels of achievement.
• Organise, lead, and review appropriate academic support and intervention strategies to improve student learning

outcomes.

• Ensure faculty team members take shared responsibility for identifying students requiring support and for taking timely

action.

• Work closely with relevant teams to make appropriate referrals for students requiring additional learning or wellbeing

support beyond the classroom context.

• Conduct regular evaluation and reporting of faculty initiatives and outcomes to support school-wide planning.
• Collaborate with the Head of Teaching, Learning and Student Progress on key school improvement goals.
• Encourage data literacy and shared responsibility for student progress among team members.

Faculty and Resource Management

• Manage the faculty budget responsibly and strategically.
• Ensure effective use of College facilities and learning environments.
• Promote and support a mix of co-curricular and enrichment opportunities, including those aligned to curriculum goals

and others that build interest-based student engagement.

• Allocate teaching duties to support student learning, team strengths, and timetable needs.
• Lead digital learning practices and promote meaningful integration of technology across the faculty.
• Collaborate with the Head of Teaching, Learning and Student Progress and the Director of People and Culture to align

staffing decisions with student needs, strategic priorities, and sustainable workforce planning.

• Support subject selection processes by advising on curriculum offerings, student pathways, and faculty capacity.
• Exercise financial stewardship by managing budgets with a focus on educational value, efficiency, and long-term

sustainability.

Head of Mathematics – Faculty-Specific Context and Expectations

• Leads Mathematics programs across Years 7–12, including General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods, and

Specialist Mathematics.

• Leads the school-wide development of numeracy and supports integration across disciplines.
• Builds literacy through communication of mathematical reasoning, written explanations, and vocabulary development.
• Develops general capabilities including problem-solving, critical thinking, persistence, and attention to detail.

• Coordinates use of adaptive learning platforms and targeted intervention tools.

• Supports VCE preparation through structured revision, data-informed goal setting, and exam technique.

• Fosters enrichment opportunities such as competitions, problem-solving workshops, and real-world mathematics

applications.

• Leads moderation of tasks and consistent use of common assessment tools.

Selection Criteria

Experience

• Experience teaching senior Mathematics, including Mathematical Methods and/or Specialist Mathematics.
• Ability to lead team-wide assessment moderation, numeracy development, and VCE preparation programs.
• Involvement in, or contributions to, the school community beyond the classroom.

Skills and attributes

• Proven leadership in developing and inspiring a high-performing Mathematics team.
• Strong understanding of Mathematics curriculum and pedagogy across Years 7–12, including VCE.
• Commitment to innovative, student-centred teaching and differentiated learning.
• Ability to analyse data to support student growth and achievement.
• Capacity to build collaborative, professional relationships across the College community.
• Engagement in ongoing professional learning and contribution to whole-school improvement.
• Knowledge of child safe practices, including reporting requirements.

Qualifications and Employer Requirements

• Appropriate qualifications for teaching in specialised subject area
• Clearance to work with children - registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT)
• Entitled to live and work in Australia
• Current First Aid Certificate
• A commitment and capacity to contribute to the College's co-curricular program
• Completion of Protecting Children – Mandatory Reporting and Other Obligations (training provided by DoE Victoria)

Organisational Accountabilities

ELTHAM College is committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of its staff and students. ELTHAM College and its staff must

comply with a range of statutory requirements, including child safe, equal opportunity, occupational health and safety, privacy

and trade practice. ELTHAM College also expects staff to comply with its policies and procedures, which relate to statutory

requirements and our day-to-day operations.

Child Safety at ELTHAM College

All staff at ELTHAM College are responsible for providing a safe environment and the protection of children and young people

within our care, including promoting physical, emotional and cultural safety. All staff are responsible for reporting information

about suspected child abuse. All staff share in the responsibility for the prevention and detection of child abuse and promptly

raise any issues or concerns about a child's safety. All staff are required to follow the School's Child Safe policies and Child Safety

Code of Conduct.

ELTHAM College takes a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and is fully committed to ensuring that its strategies,

policies, procedures, and practices meet all Child Safe Standards as specified in Ministerial Order No All applicants

should refer to our Child Safety Policy and Code of Conduct found at Policies - Eltham College.