Head of Faculty

Join Our Team at Trinity Grammar School, Kew

Join one of Melbourne's leading independent boys' schools and shape the voice of a community that values confidence, compassion, and academic excellence.  We are seeking an experienced educational leader for the position of Head of Faculty – Mathematics.

This is a Permanent, Full-Time position commencing in 2026. The Head of Faculty position is a three (3) year tenured position of responsibility.

About the Role

Reporting to the Director of Learning, the Head of Faculty - Mathematics is responsible for shaping and maintaining a clear vision that guides the ongoing development of the curriculum, supervises its implementation, and ensures the highest quality of teaching and learning for every student in the faculty. The role also includes fostering professional development and providing guidance to staff to ensure continuous growth and excellence in teaching practices. You will be a collaborative leader, sharing your knowledge and practice of contemporary pedagogies and enjoys working collaboratively as part of a team and seeing others succeed.

About You:

• demonstrate strategic leadership capabilities and have a well-developed understanding of contemporary educational issues and innovative pedagogical approaches related to the faculty and broader school context
• demonstrate the capacity to develop and sustain strong interpersonal relationships and establish productive partnerships
• demonstrate high level administrative and organisational skills
• demonstrate ability to engage in challenging conversations and resolve issues proactively

The successful candidate:

• relevant teaching qualifications and current registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT)
• hold a postgraduate qualification in educational leadership or similar (desirable)
• should have proven record of success as a secondary educator with an extensive knowledge in educational theory and practice and to have considerable experience working in a school environment
• have a robust knowledge and understanding of adolescent boys, including how choices in curricular design affect motivation and performance
• be able to demonstrate capacity of work as a senior team member of a team to achieve strategic outcomes in the area of teaching and learning.
• be able to demonstrate educational leadership and leadership in developing a culture of learning excellence
• demonstrate extensive knowledge of classroom pedagogies for engaging and nurturing boys within a rigorous curriculum that integrates technology as a tool to enhance learning

Our teachers are expected to participate in and support our commitment to our students to ensure they have a well-rounded school experience encompassing curriculum, co-curricular and pastoral care in addition to participating in our sporting program through coaching and managing sport teams.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.

Why Join Us?

At Trinity Grammar, we believe in supporting our staff as much as our students. Here are some benefits that we provide:

• Competitive remuneration
• Additional employer superannuation contributions when voluntary contributions are made
• Professional development opportunities available
• Onsite Pool and Gym available to staff
• Salary Packaging Available
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Onsite cafeteria
• School fee concession of permanently employed staff
• First aid and CPR training provided annually
• Annual influenza vaccinations

How to apply

Applications with a CV and Cover Letter to be addressed to the Principal, Mr Adrian Farrer.

Applications close: 10pm, Sunday 28 September 2025.

Child Safety

Trinity Grammar is a school where the dignity of each person is recognised, respected and fostered and is committed to ensuring child safety. The School has zero tolerance for child abuse and will treat very seriously all allegations and concerns. In line with this commitment to child safety, the School has put in place policies and procedures to uphold the Victorian Child Safe Standards. These standards aim to promote child safety, prevent child abuse and set up processes to properly respond to allegations of child abuse.

About Trinity

For more than 122 years, Trinity has been an aspirational learning community and prized a 'values education'. We are an Anglican, independent school for boys located in the inner-East of Melbourne, and care for approximately 1,600 students from 3-year-old Kindergarten to Year 12. For more information about our school and offerings, please visit our website About - Trinity Grammar School

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