Learning Area Leader - Mathematics

Join Our Team at John Paul College!

John Paul College, Frankston is a Catholic co-educational secondary school with a rich heritage in the traditions of the FCJ Sisters and the Marianists. We believe every student's success is grounded in quality learning and teaching, and a school culture that fosters wellbeing, promotes resilience and inspires faith in action.

Our teachers and staff are supported through a strong culture of professional learning, collaboration and innovation. We are committed to developing exceptional educators and leaders who work together to ensure every student can flourish and achieve success.

John Paul College invites applications from passionate, relational and values-driven educators for the following Position of Leadership, commencing in 2027.

Learning Area Leader - Mathematics

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a well-established Mathematics team and play a key role in shaping teaching practice, curriculum innovation and student achievement across the College.

About the Role

The Learning Area Leader - Mathematics is responsible for leading and developing a high-performing team committed to excellence in teaching and learning. The role provides strategic leadership of curriculum, pedagogy and assessment within the Mathematics Learning Area and works collaboratively with the Professional Learning Committe to improve student learning outcomes and engagement.

All Positions of Leadership at John Paul College are grounded in the College's Four Pillars of Culture: Unity, Support, Growth and Responsibility. Leaders are expected to model these pillars through their relationships, decision making and leadership practice, contributing to a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the development, implementation and evaluation of the Mathematics curriculum across Years 7-12
• Building a positive, collaborative and high-performing Mathematics team
• Supporting teachers through coaching, mentoring and professional feedback
• Promoting contemporary, evidence-informed teaching and assessment practices
• Monitoring and analysing student achievement data to inform improvement strategies
• Ensuring curriculum programs align with Victorian Curriculum and VCAA requirements
• Supporting the implementation of College learning and teaching priorities
• Contributing to whole-school improvement initiatives and strategic priorities
• Working collaboratively with Heads of Learning and College leaders to support student success
• Upholding child safety obligations and modelling professionalism, integrity and accountability

The role requires a highly effective classroom practitioner with strong leadership capability, a commitment to professional growth and a passion for improving outcomes for all learners.

About You

Applicants will demonstrate:

• A strong commitment to Catholic education and the mission and ethos of John Paul College
• Proven success as an outstanding classroom teacher of Mathematics
• Demonstrated leadership experience or the capacity to lead and develop others
• A deep understanding of curriculum, assessment and evidence-informed teaching practice
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships
• Experience using student data to improve learning outcomes
• A commitment to fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement
• The ability to lead change and drive innovation within a learning area
• A commitment to ongoing professional learning and leadership development
• Current Victorian Institute of Teaching registration

Why Join John Paul College?

• A strong and collaborative leadership culture
• Excellent professional learning and leadership development opportunities
• A commitment to staff wellbeing and professional growth
• A highly supportive and collegial Mathematics team
• The opportunity to lead curriculum innovation and improve student outcomes
• The chance to make a meaningful contribution to the educational journey of young people

Position Details

• Three-year Position of Leadership tenure
• Ongoing teaching position
• Commencing January 2027
• Further information, including a full position description, can be found by visiting the College website: www.jpc.vic.edu.au

Applications Close

Wednesday 7 October at 4.00pm

How to Apply

Candidates must have the right to live and work in Australia and provide evidence of this. Please submit a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria together with a current curriculum vitae addressed to the Principal, Mr John Visentin, by clicking the Apply Now button and following the prompts.

John Paul College promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. We are a child safe employer and are committed to the welfare of children and young people in our care. All potential employees and volunteers will be required to comply with our Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy and Code of Conduct.

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