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Leader of Numeracy

Position Type
School Leadership
Commence Date
20 Jan 2026
Employment Status
Permanent / Ongoing
FTE/Hours per week
Full Time
Year Levels
Middle, Secondary
Subject(s)/Grade
POR 3

Role Details

Established in 1897, Sacred Heart College is a co-educational Catholic college in the Marist tradition, nurturing both day and boarding students’ holistic needs from Years 7 to 12, across two campuses.

Leader of Numeracy

  • Cross-Campus (Years 7-12)
  • 4 year tenured appointment commencing in January 2026
  • POR 3
  • Permanent 1.00 FTE substantive teaching position
  • Time release of at least 0.60 FTE (This release typically covers the equivalent of three teaching lines and a homeroom)

The Leader of Numeracy plays a critical role in advancing excellence in teaching and learning, primarily in Mathematics across Years 7–12. This position holds shared responsibility for the pedagogy, assessment practices, curriculum design, and student achievement outcomes in Mathematics across both campuses.

In collaboration with the Heads of Learning Area - Mathematics on each campus, the Leader of Numeracy will drive improvement in teaching and learning by focusing on high-impact practices, contemporary curriculum trends, quality task design, and strategic use of data. The role is pivotal to the College’s commitment to continuous school improvement and will contribute to building a culture of high expectations and academic achievement across both campuses.

The Leader of Numeracy will enhance numeracy outcomes across both campuses, as measured by NAPLAN, Progressive Achievement Test (PAT) and SACE data, and lead the development of a whole-school numeracy strategy that is explicit, measurable and informed by data.

The successful applicant must also complete our child-safe screening processes, including holding a Working with Children Clearance.

Applications for this position will close at 9.00 am on Thursday 17 July 2025.

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Sacred Heart College

Mitchell Park
Co-Ed
7-12
Somerton Park
Co-Ed
10-12
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How to Apply

Applications (in PDF please) to include:

  • SHC Application for Employment Form;
  • (Optional) One-page introductory cover letter;
  • Curriculum Vitae (up to 3 pages);
  • Statement addressing the Position Information Document, aligning your experience to the role (up to 3 pages)

Please visit https://www.shc.sa.edu.au/our-college/employment/leader-of-numeracy/ for further detail on the position and application process. Please apply as directed on our website.

Direct Applications To
The Principal, Mr Daniel Lynch
Phone
8350 2500
Email
employment@shc.sa.edu.au
Close Date
9am Thursday 17 Jul 2025
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and we reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates and appoint prior to the closing date. 

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