Head of Department – Mathematics

• Exciting leadership opportunity, managing a highly experienced and passionate team of 20 teachers
• Supportive, collegiate environment with strong professional development
• Academic and culturally diverse students who have a tradition of enjoying all aspects of school life and show a high level of commitment to their studies

ABOUT THE ROLE

Applications are sought from experienced teachers to lead the Senior School’s dynamic Mathematics Department. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a team that empowers the learning experience of both students and educators, across both the NSW Curriculum and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme.

The King’s School introduced the IB Diploma Programme in 2025, offering Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches (AA) and Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation (AI). The successful applicant will have the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development and delivery of the IB Mathematics curriculum as part of a dual pathway offering.

Please note, this is a permanent full-time opportunity commencing in Term 1 2026 at The King’s School in North Parramatta.

ABOUT YOU  

The School values humility, honesty, respect, responsibility, integrity, compassion, excellence and gratitude. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned with these values.

To be successful for this role you will need to be able to demonstrate how you meet the following:

• Inspire excellence in teaching and learning by fostering intellectual inquiry and demonstrating innovative pedagogy
• Comprehensive knowledge of the NSW Curriculum and its recent developments, with the ability to integrate and adapt for the IB Diploma Programme where applicable
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude to learning
• High standard of competency, proficiency and innovation as a classroom teacher
• Excellent communication skills to liaise with peers, students and other internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to contribute to the School community through involvement in Co-curricular activities
• Demonstrated experience in teaching all levels of NESA courses, up to and including Extension 1 Mathematics, with experience in IB Diploma Mathematics AA and/or AI courses highly regarded
• Previous leadership experience with a demonstrated record of successfully leading a team
• Personable and outgoing with a flair for effective communication at all levels
• A team player with strong organisation skills

Experience in teaching within IB World Schools or teaching and/or marking IB Diploma Programme courses will be regarded as a distinct advantage.

ABOUT US

The King’s School, Australia’s oldest independent school, is a Christian community that seeks to make an outstanding impact for the good of society. The staff at King’s are supportive and enthusiastic professionals, who respect the Christian ethos of the School and contribute in a way that balances the needs of the School and the staff’s unique talents and interests. Our team is focused on developing Global Thought Leaders through developing Academic Excellence with Character Development in the context of Christian Community.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position, please submit a resume and brief covering letter (no longer than two pages) which addresses:

a) the reason for your interest
b) how your skills and experience suit the role

To access the position description and/or to find out more information about the role please visit the King’s careers page.

The King’s School has a zero-tolerance policy for child abuse and is committed to promoting child safety, the wellbeing of children and protecting children from abuse.  To ensure the safeguarding of our students, all employees must have a current Employee Working with Children Check before commencing work.  In addition, included throughout the recruitment process are checks of suitability for employment with children.

Applications close 27 August 2025

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact People and Culture by email [email protected].