This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2025
Canning College has been preparing students to achieve entry to Australia’s leading universities since 1982. As a specialist international education institution, it has established a strong reputation for providing overseas students with the personal and academic pathways required to succeed in tertiary studies. Flexible entry points into Canning College’s academic pathway programs allow international students to start studying in January, April and mid-year, which gives them the opportunity to enter university degree courses sooner.
In the five years from 2019, the college’s expert staff focused exclusively on providing pathway-to-university programs for international students. In 2024 the college reinstated the enrolment of local (domestic) students seeking entry to university primarily through WA Certificate of Education (WACE), Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) courses.
College staff are experienced in providing the care, support and academic guidance that prepare both international and local students for success in their tertiary studies. Local and international students may enrol in Canning College’s Year 10 program, Year 11 WACE General, and Year 11 and Year 12 WACE ATAR programs. International students and eligible local students can also enrol in the Certificate IV in University Access Program, Diploma of Commerce, and the Western Australian Universities’ Foundation Program (WAUFP).
While Canning College has a special relationship with the universities of Perth, college graduates can enrol at all universities across Australia and at many universities across the world. Canning graduates have studied at universities in Australia, England, Ireland, America, Canada, Germany, New Zealand, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Thailand, Korea and Singapore. Canning College students pursue a wide range of degree courses including engineering, medicine, physiotherapy, education, law, pharmacy, nursing and computing.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.canningcollege.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Canning College is seeking to appoint a Head of Department (HOD) Mathematics with the experience, capabilities and motivation to lead a team dedicated to the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning programs in mathematics and business to international and local students studying university pathway programs.
As HOD Mathematics, the successful candidate will be a key member of the college leadership team. In collaboration with the principal and other members of the leadership team, they will actively promote Canning’s vision and strategic direction in the college community. The successful applicant should be an effective communicator with strong ability to establish and maintain productive partnerships with Canning’s diverse stakeholder groups including adult students from a broad range of nationalities and cultural backgrounds. They should be invested in the college goal for international and local students to achieve success on their pathway to leading universities.
Importantly, the successful applicant will continue to build on the mathematics and business departments’ culture of high-quality teaching and learning. They should model innovative, solutions-focused, and evidence-based approaches that improve students’ learning outcomes and expand and enrich their college experience.
The HOD Mathematics will possess high standards of professionalism and value working collaboratively with colleagues and students in Canning College’s unique educational context. The successful candidate should demonstrate the motivation, leadership capabilities and professional knowledge to enable Canning’s mathematics and business departments to continue to successfully deliver university pathways for international students. They will ideally be an effective instructional leader who is able to work collaboratively with teachers and the leadership team to continually build on the curriculum, and on teaching and learning programs that engage adult learners and motivate students to succeed with their studies toward university entry.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Leila Bothams, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9278 3500 or emailing leila.bothams@education.wa.edu.au
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- hold registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia
- obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
- consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website or in the attached application package.
Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A three (3) pages statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated capacity to provide effective leadership in a diverse range of educational settings.
- High level of interpersonal and public relations skills that demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to achieve planned outcomes.
- Demonstrated professional knowledge and the ability to apply this knowledge to ensure a high level of educational outcomes for all students, (e.g., Aboriginal students, students from diverse ethnic backgrounds and students with special needs).
- Demonstrated capacity to manage staff, physical and financial resources.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS957905
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 28 March 2025
