Head of Mathematics

• Leadership opportunity with a high-performing girls’ school

• Join a highly-skilled, collaborative team, driven by excellence

• Beautiful campus, vibrant school culture, ongoing professional development

Presbyterian Ladies' College (PLC) Melbourne is a leading ELC-Year 12 Christian independent school offering both the VCE and International Baccalaureate. PLC has an outstanding academic tradition, an international focus and strong pastoral and co-curricular programs focusing on encouraging leadership, service and life-long personal development and learning.

The Role

Start your New Year with an exceptional opportunity to lead Mathematics at one of Australia’s premier independent girls’ schools.

PLC is seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to join us in 2027 as our new Head of Mathematics, overseeing a robust curriculum that spans Years 7 to 12 including both VCE and IB pathways.

 This role offers a full-time, permanent teaching appointment and a 5-year fixed term Position of Responsibility as Head of Mathematics.

 You will be responsible for fostering a culture of creativity and critical thinking amongst both students and colleagues, driving forward the educational standards of our College and ensuring that our students achieve academic excellence.

About You

Known as an outstanding leader and mentor, you are a contemporary and forward-thinking educator who thrives in working in a high performing school culture.

You will bring the skills, experience and insight to guide our Mathematics department to continue to achieve optimal performance and drive exceptional student outcomes.

You will represent a positive role model for young women, able to relate well to students, colleagues and parents, and be committed to the integrity and Christian ethos of the College.

If you are motivated to start your new year with an exciting new challenge and leave your mark as a dynamic leader in a thriving independent girls’ school, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits of working at PLC

• onsite staff parking including EV charging stations, plus easy access to public transport and major arterials

• beautiful school grounds set on 16 hectares in a parkland setting, providing a picturesque and peaceful environment for students and staff to learn and socialise

• generous leave entitlements

• access to state-of-the-art resources and spaces, including free use of our new Joan Montgomery sports, aquatic and fitness centre

• opportunities for ongoing professional and personal development

• and more…

A copy of the position description is attached, or can be viewed via the PLC Careers website: https://jobboards.adlogic.com.au/plc/ 

Applications close at 5pm Monday 8 June 2026. 

All staff must commit to a culture that supports and embraces Child Safe Standards. The successful applicant will be required to hold and maintain a Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration.

PLC is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all of its staff, where they feel welcomed, safe and respected.