AddressMathematics Officer – Specialising in Non-Routine Problem Solving
Prince Alfred College a leading independent day and boarding school for boys from ELC to Year 12 based in Adelaide, SA. Our mission is to develop young men of character and purpose, compassionate leaders who will make a positive contribution to the world around them. The College prides itself on having a significant history in providing an exceptional education, together with an innovative strategic plan to support ongoing future success.
The College has an exciting opportunity for a specialist to join our team in this new role based around the concept of non-routine problem solving. The successful applicant will develop problems to be used in class, model the use of problems sets in classes, and be responsible for building a mathematical battle program within the College to compete against like schools.
The Mathematics Faculty at Prince Alfred College provides students with the opportunity to achieve a deep understanding of Mathematics within the curriculum, whilst also exploring mathematical ideas that sit outside of the standard curriculum. Part of this new role will be to develop resources for students as well as build on the capabilities of our professional cohort of teachers within the faculty.
We are seeking a dedicated educator who has a passion for non-routine problem solving and sharing their expertise with others. Our faculty is one that values high quality teaching, that calls upon a mix of strategies to help students understand, perform highly and engage vigorously with non-routine problems.
The role is being offered on a fixed-term part-time (0.35 FTE) basis, until the end of 2025.
The College is an inclusive community who model genuine respect, value inclusivity, and strive for excellence in all we do. There are many benefits to being employed at Prince Alfred College. We are committed to professional development, we understand the importance of wellbeing, offering varied programs for our staff, and we value the expertise of our staff.
Prince Alfred College is committed to child protection and is an Equal Employer. Please contact the Head of Mathematics, Anthony Harradine, on 8334 1200 should you wish to discuss the role in more detail, or your own specific circumstances.
Please apply below by 9.00am on Monday 20 May 2024, and include a cover letter and a current CV.
Please note the following:
- To be eligible to apply for the role you will need to have the rights to work in Australia (and the relevant VISA).
- A valid Working With Children Check will be a prerequisite for employment.
- The College reserves the right to commence the interview process prior to the formal closing date.
