Maths and Science - Head of Department

About the School

HARKE has partnered with an Independent P–12 school in North Melbourne, VIC, known for its values-led culture, strong community connection, and commitment to consistent teaching practice across the secondary years. The school supports staff through a collaborative team environment, clear curriculum priorities, and leadership that focuses on developing people and strengthening practice across departments.

The school is seeking a Maths + Science Leader to join the secondary team for an immediate start. This middle leadership role combines Head of Department responsibilities with a reduced secondary teaching load, currently aligned to Year 12 General Maths and Year 12 Chemistry . The successful candidate will guide a diverse and relatively young team across Maths and Science (approximately nine staff ), building confidence in curriculum delivery, supporting quality planning, and leading the rollout of the new  curriculum through practical, consultative leadership.

• Deliver engaging, curriculum-aligned lessons in Year 12 Chemistry and Year 12 General Maths.

• Maintain strong safeguarding and student welfare practice, aligned with policy and duty of care expectations.

• Communicate clearly with staff, students, and families to support learning progress and consistent expectations.

• Collaborate with secondary leadership and teaching teams to strengthen planning, assessment, and shared practice.

• Provide calm, capability-building leadership that supports teacher confidence, consistency, and curriculum improvement.

• Registration: Candidates must hold or be eligible to obtain VIT registration.

• Work Rights: Full working rights in Australia are essential for this role.

• Safeguarding: Applicants must provide two current referees and complete HARKE’s onboarding process to meet safeguarding requirements.

Working with HARKE Recruitment offers several key advantages:

• Streamlined recruitment process for a hassle-free experience

• Time-saving methods to accelerate your job search

• Direct contact with hiring managers and school leaders for clear and fast communication

• Comprehensive interview preparation support and any other support you require

• Opportunities for professional development within the education sector

To apply for this role, click APPLY or for a confidential discussion, please contact Paige on 0492 989 093 . Visit our company website for more information.