Role Description/Criteria
About the business
Padua College is a thriving Catholic Secondary School on the Mornington Peninsula, with 2500 students across four campuses. We believe purpose resides in every student, and so nurture each student’s potential, supporting them to grow in character, discover talents, and embrace their unique callings.
About the role
Applications are sought for the position of Head of Mathematics - POL 4. This is a 3 year tenured Position of Leadership in conjunction with an ongoing teaching appointment.
Padua College provides a contemporary Catholic secondary co-education for young people within the regions of the Mornington Peninsula and Western Port Bay. Our College was founded by the Sisters of Mercy and is named after St Anthony of Padua. In partnership with our students, staff, parents, parishes and the wider community, Padua College gives witness to the Christian faith in our Catholic tradition. We aim to be a positive, creative, hope-filled learning community where Catholic values and spirit are shared and the sacred dignity of each person is nurtured.
The North Star is our guiding direction. It encompasses our “why” at Padua College as we align our vision and action. It inspires, challenges, and provides direction.
We want every person to:
• recognise and utilise their God-given talents;
• be the best they can be; and
• make a positive impact on their world.
Our Core Values:
a) We welcome and affirm
b) We inspire growth of the whole person
c) We create a love of learning
d) We build positive relationships
e) We embrace diversity
f) We show compassion for those in need
g) We reconcile and forgive
h) We work for a just and peaceful world
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
The Head of Mathematics is a senior College leader responsible for setting and sustaining a clear, evidence-informed direction for Mathematics teaching and learning across Years 7-12 and the College's three campuses. The role leads the development, documentation, implementation, and evaluation of a coherent Mathematics curriculum that supports strong student engagement, learning, achievement, and pathways.
The role reflects the MACS Vision for Leadership by supporting others to strive for excellence in Mathematics instruction, professional development, and engagement. Through clear expectations, professional learning, coaching and feedback, the Head of Mathematics enables teachers to 'direct their efforts more purposefully, focusing on areas that directly contribute to the overall goals of the school' (Groenewald et al., 2023, as cited in Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools [MACS], 2026, p. 24).
The MACS Vision for Instruction recognises that access to high-quality Mathematics instruction can improve students’ attitudes towards Mathematics and change the trajectory of their outcomes and pathways. Guided by the MACS vision for Mathematics instruction, the Head of Mathematics leads a coherent, evidence-based approach that develops conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, problem-solving, reasoning, and confidence. Working with a large team, the Head of Mathematics supports students to develop the knowledge, skills and capabilities required to engage actively in their future pathways. The role promotes explicit instruction, precise mathematical language, formative assessment, and the regular review of mathematical concepts to strengthen student understanding, retention, and achievement.
Working with the Vice Principal - Learning & Teaching, Director of Educational Initiatives, Learning and Pedagogy Leaders, Instructional Coaches, Learning Leaders and Mathematics teachers, the Head of Mathematics builds teacher capacity, strengthens curriculum consistency, and uses assessment evidence and other relevant data to improve instructional practice and student outcomes.
The Head of Mathematics is a key member of the College's Learning and Teaching Team and reports directly to the Vice Principal - Learning & Teaching.
MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
The Head of Mathematics’ major areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to:
- leading the development, documentation, implementation, evaluation, and ongoing refinement of a coherent Years 7-12 Mathematics curriculum across the College, aligned with VCAA requirements, Padua's Learning and Teaching Framework, Padua's Instructional Model, and the MACS Vision for Instruction (or its equivalent);
- leading the implementation of the MACS vision for Mathematics instruction, establishing consistent, evidence-based approaches that develop conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, problem-solving, reasoning, precise mathematical language, and student confidence;
- leading assessment, moderation, reporting and the analysis of student learning data within Mathematics, using evidence to identify priorities, monitor growth, strengthen teacher judgement, and improve outcomes, including senior Mathematics outcomes;
- building the capacity of Mathematics teachers through professional learning, coaching, classroom observation, modelling evidence-based instructional practices and providing timely, constructive feedback that maintains high-quality practice;
- leading the review, development and support of allocated Mathematics teaching staff and building leadership capacity within the Mathematics Learning Area;
- administering the Mathematics Learning Area effectively across the College's campuses, including staffing, meetings, communication, resources, budgets, booklists, curriculum documentation, and compliance requirements; and
- undertaking other day-to-day duties and implementing decisions as requested by the Principal or the College Improvement Team.
Teachers are supported by the Department Heads, Learning Leaders, the Assistant Heads of Campus (Learning and Pedagogy), Deputy Principals/Directors of Campus (Heads of Campus), and the Vice Principal (Learning and Teaching) across the College in the development, implementation, and teaching of the curriculum.
They are also supported by the House Coordinators, Assistant Heads of Campus (Student Wellbeing and Growth), the Deputy Principals/Directors of Campus (Heads of Campus) and the Vice Principal – Students, in the pastoral care and discipline of students, as well as the smooth and effective management of classes.
SALARY REMUNERATION: According to the CEMEA 2022, $79,589.00 - $118,063.00 per annum, plus 12% superannuation.
A Position of Leadership 4 is $13,018.00 per annum.
Applications for this position close at 10.00am Monday 19 October 2026.
All applications will be acknowledged upon receipt by return email.
Shortlisted candidates will receive further communication from the College regarding the position.
The interview process may commence prior to the closing date and, if a suitable applicant is found, the role may close early. We encourage applications for the vacancy to be submitted as soon as possible.
Padua College is a Child Safe School and promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. For teaching positions successful applicants will hold Victorian Institute of Teaching Registration and for non-teaching positions successful applicants will be subject to a Working with Children Check and a National Police Record Check.
Application Procedures
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