Head of Mathematics - Permanent & full-time / Commencing 2023

What is the Role?

Providing exceptional and strategic leadership to the team of committed and professional staff responsible for delivering the Mathematics syllabi to all secondary school students including HSC and International Baccalaureate Diploma.  This role is a full-time, permanent position, commencing Term 1, 2023 and attracts a Level 2 Leadership allowance.

Who will the successful applicant be?

• Experienced in a similar role, providing evidence of delivered outcomes
• Experienced in the HSC and IB syllabi of Mathematics
• Well practiced in modelling exemplary pedagogical practice and in  administering, leading and positively influencing the mathematics team to ensure they also exhibit highly skilled pedagogical practice 
• Knowledge of recent developments in the theory and practice of senior secondary pedagogy and specifically how this applies to Secondary Mathematics
• Be committed to professional learning and lead, administer and positively influence team members to continuously seek improvement
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with the rest of the Mathematics team
• Confidence in the use of technology and a willingness to embrace it to enhance learning in the classroom
• Experienced at prioritising, proactive problem solving and managing deadlines on time and within budget
• An understanding of and commitment to the School’s Christian mission, values and ethos

For a detailed position description and to apply: Head of Mathematics

Previous experience teaching International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) would be an advantage.

Applications close: 4:00pm, Friday 14 October 2022

Interviews will commence as applications are received.

See here for further employment benefits at SACS: https://www.sacs.nsw.edu.au/employment/

Who are we?

St Andrew’s Cathedral School (SACS) is an independent, Kindergarten to Year 12 Anglican school located in two high-rise buildings in the heart of Sydney’s CBD. The school offers students a strong academic program and extensive opportunities to be involved in sport, music, drama and outdoor education. As an authentically Christian school in the Anglican tradition, Christian values are embedded in all aspects of daily life, with honesty, integrity, humility, respect and service being foundational to the richness of relationships at SACS. We seek to develop students who think critically and creatively and have hearts that love, minds that grow and lives that give.   

Why St Andrew's Cathedral School? 

St Andrew’s Cathedral School received Voice Project's Best Workplace Award for staff satisfaction and engagement in 2020, and was recently awarded 5 Star Employer of Choice 2022 by The Educator for positive employee experience.  This is an amazing achievement, representative of a supportive, collegiate culture where every staff member is known, valued and equipped to excel in their role. 

Prior to employment at the School, this position requires the successful applicant to have:

• Evidence of full vaccination against COVID-19
• A Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012

Please see www.newcheck.kids.nsw.gov.au for further information. It is an offence under the NSW Child Protection (Prohibited Employment) Act 1998 for a person convicted of a serious sex offence to apply for this position.