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Head of Department - Mathematics

Head of Department - Mathematics

Tes Australia

Lake Macquarie region, NSW

  • Expired
Job type:
Part Time, Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
29 January 2019

Job overview

Applications are invited for the following Head of Department - Mathematics role at our client school located in the Lake Macquarie region of New South Wales. It is approximately two hours’ drive from the Sydney Central Business District. It is a coeducational school that follows the Christian faith.

About the Role:

  • Full time or Part Time (0.8FTE) permanent role
  • Position commencing 29 January 2019
  • Teaching Years 7-12 Mathematics
  • Ability to teach Stage 6 Physics will be an advantage


About the School:

  • The school provides a well-rounded education which focuses on the arts, sporting achievement and academic success
  • The school has a strong emphasis on Pastoral Care and dedicated to supporting and fostering positive relationships 
  • Facilities include a library, computer labs, drama room, group seminar rooms, individual study spaces, theatre, multipurpose centre and a café
  • The Learning Enrichment team provides a range of academic support options for students. Staff work alongside students to assist them in consolidating study skills, identifying and supporting students with literacy and numeracy skills and scaffolding tasks 


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About You:

  • Must be able to provide a Minister/Pastor from a Christian church. 
  • Candidates will have experience in leading a department or be suitably experienced to make a next step in their career 
  • Must have extensive NSW teaching experience and have experience teaching Years 7-12 Mathematics including Extension 1 and 2 with outstanding academic results
  • Provide a minimum of three professional references
  • Be registered or have the ability to be registered with New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA) and hold a NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC)
  • Have the right to work in Australia


Please reply to express interest. Due to time constraints, only short listed applicants will be contacted with more information.


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  • If you are in Australia, email your CV to Sandy, quoting job reference #WEB1808-530493SL – sandy.luhr@smartteachers.com.au
  • If you are currently overseas, email your CV to Monet quoting job reference #WEB1808-530493MH – monet.hawkins@smartteachers.co.uk
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  • Level 5, 501/83-97 Kippax Street, Surry Hills, Sydney
  • New South Wales
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