Head of Department – Mathematics

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027. Eastern Goldfields College (EGC) is dedicated to providing a culturally responsive learning environment that fosters excellence, innovation and student success. As a senior secondary college, we empower both students and staff to grow, lead and thrive. We are committed to developing exceptional teachers and future leaders through high-quality professional learning, mentoring, coaching and opportunities to build leadership capability at all stages of a career.

Located in Kalgoorlie-Boulder, we collaborate with Curtin University and TAFE to form an education precinct, offering diverse educational pathways including Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), General, Vocational Education and Training (VET), endorsed programs and currently exploring Big Picture Learning for implementation as a Big Picture Learning Academy. Our strong community links support a range of co-curricular activities and leadership opportunities. We also work closely with Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School to maximise student success through shared approaches and seamless educational pathways.

At EGC, we celebrate diversity, value individuality, and create an inclusive environment where everyone is supported to succeed. Together, we inspire achievement, responsibility and lifelong learning.

The Role: EGC is seeking an educational leader who is passionate about developing people, building team capacity and driving excellence in teaching and learning. We recognise that successful leaders come from a range of backgrounds and career stages. If you have strong interpersonal skills, a commitment to developing others, and a desire to lead improvement, we will provide the support and professional learning to help you succeed.

This is an exciting opportunity for an aspiring or experienced leader to join a highly supportive Senior Leadership Team, where leadership development is embedded through mentoring, coaching, collaborative leadership opportunities and professional learning. Deputy Principals work closely alongside Heads of Department to provide guidance, build capability and support professional growth.

As a member of the College Senior Leadership Team, you will work closely with the Principal and Executive Team to provide educational leadership within the College and the broader community. The primary focus of this role is leading a learning area through the development of staff capability and the promotion of high-quality teaching and learning practices. Our ideal applicant would lead a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement and shared responsibility, supporting teachers to strengthen their practice and maximise outcomes for students.

As a curriculum leader, you will provide professional guidance within your learning area, lead curriculum planning, assessment and moderation processes, facilitate professional learning and use data to inform improvement and raise student achievement. The role also includes contributing to whole-school improvement through strategic planning, policy development, participative decision-making and the implementation of College priorities. The successful applicant will be an effective change leader who can build commitment, strengthen team performance and contribute to a culture of excellence for every student.

At EGC, we are committed to developing great teachers, great leaders and successful students. If you bring the personal qualities, commitment and willingness to learn, we will provide the opportunities, support and coaching to help you thrive as a leader.

Professional Benefits: Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of benefits designed to support both your professional and personal well-being. These benefits include competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions.

• Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $10,210 a year
• District allowance of $2,354 a year
• 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
• 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
• More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
• Subsidised accommodation where applicable
• Free relocation
• Additional travel concessions

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.

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).

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SA1066199. 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 Monday, 2 November 2026.