This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 4, 2026
Coodanup College is a caring learning environment where we support our students to strive for excellent standards of achievement and behaviour. Located in south-eastern Mandurah, our college caters for students in Years 7 to 12. Through our motto 'Explore, Dream, discover our College is known for encouraging our students to explore through their learning, dream about what they want to achieve at school and beyond, and discover ways to be the best they can be.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.coodanup.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
Coodanup College is seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Head of Learning Area - Mathematics to join their leadership team.
The successful applicant should have a focus on instructional leadership, be a creative thinker, and have a willingness to lead change. With a large part of the role being able to build and maintain an effective team, strong communication and interpersonal skills are desirable. This position ideally requires a dynamic leader who can motivate and manage staff, lead the development of engaging curriculum and contribute to the schools strategic and operational plans through strong leadership, collaborative processes and extensive professional knowledge.
The successful applicant will ideally have the experience and professional knowledge to lead staff and curriculum development across the mathematics disciplines and should display an understanding of Teaching for Impact and have the ability to model high-impact classroom teaching methods. Coodanup College offers a wide range of educational opportunities for all students including Inspire (Academic Extension), Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Education Support, and experience in supporting inclusivity is valued.
Leading the improvement of student outcomes and engagement through innovation and creative strategic direction is an important aspect of this position. Working collaboratively with the college senior leadership team to promote the Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) values: We will learn, We will be fair, We will be proud, We will be safe throughout the classrooms and the community. Experience or knowledge of Fogarty Edvance and Western Australia Positive Behaviour Support (WA PBS) would be highly desirable.
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 Melinda Smith, Deputy Principal, on (08) 9581 0900 or emailing [email protected].
During the school holidays, please contact Melinda Smith on 0428 952 728.
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 Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.
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 four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A five (5) page 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/SA1047710
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, 7 August 2026.
