Leading Teacher - Senior School Academic Coordinator

Department of Education Victoria – Melbourne VIC

1d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Mickleham Secondary College opened in January 2023 and is located in Mickleham, approximately 39 kilometres north of Melbourne.

Situated within the growing Merrifield residential estate, the College is set on an expansive 20-acre site with modern landscaping and is positioned adjacent to the Merrifield Recreation Reserve. The school is part of a vibrant, engaged and supportive community, with strong and growing partnerships across local organisations and services.

Mickleham Secondary College has established a strong culture of professional learning, where classroom observation, learning walks, coaching, data analysis and academic research are embedded in everyday practice.

We are committed to fostering a positive and high-performing learning environment for both staff and students. The College is proud to have been recognised as a 5-Star Employer of Choice by The Educator in 2024 ,2025 and 2026.

The College currently has approximately 1000 students across Years 7 to 11 as of 2027 with a full years 7-12 cohort from 2028.

Facilities include:

- Administration building with library, staff offices and amenities
- Learning neighbourhood buildings
- Science building
- Materials technology building
- Visual arts building
- Community hub, including a competition‑grade basketball and netball court, canteen, and music, drama and food technology spaces
- Sports field

The completion of Stage 2 buildings marks an exciting milestone in the Colleges growth, supporting an expanding student population and providing modern,



purpose-built facilities for teaching, learning and community connection.

Vision
At Mickleham Secondary College, our vision is to co-create an inclusive and supportive learning community where all members are empowered to achieve their best.

Mission
Our mission is to make a difference for every individual by providing the knowledge, skills and opportunities needed for a successful future.

Values
Our values are Achievement, Respect, Community and Honesty.

- Achievement: We strive for personal excellence, recognising that success looks different for each individual. Students are supported to continuously improve their knowledge and skills and achieve their personal best.
- Respect: We value ourselves and others, embracing diversity and demonstrating positive attitudes and behaviours in all interactions.
- Community: We work together to build a strong sense of belonging, pride and connection within both the school and wider community.
- Honesty: We act with integrity, taking responsibility for our actions and demonstrating trustworthiness in all that we do.

Selection Criteria

SC1 Demonstrated expert knowledge of the relevant curriculum. Demonstrated ability to lead and manage the implementation of school priorities, and the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills across the curriculum.





SC2 Demonstrated ability to lead the planning and implementation of high impact teaching strategies that respond to student learning needs. Demonstrated ability to support teachers to evaluate the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth.

SC3 Demonstrated exemplary ability to monitor and assess student learning at a class, cohort or whole‑school level and use this data to lead improvement initiatives. Demonstrated ability to support others in using data to inform teaching practice and to provide feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.

SC4 Demonstrated exemplary interpersonal and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to lead cooperative relationships with students, colleagues, parents and the broader school community focused on student learning, agency, wellbeing and engagement.

SC5 Demonstrated ability to model behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values and support colleagues to adopt these behaviours and attitudes. Demonstrated ability to reflect upon their own, others and whole‑school practice and contribute to the provision of whole‑school professional learning.

Role

Role Purpose
The Leading Teacher ¿ Senior School Academic Achievement and Intervention leads the College's approach to monitoring, supporting and improving the academic progress of students in Years 10¿12. The role uses the College's established assessment and data systems to identify students requiring intervention, extension or additional support and coordinates targeted responses to improve individual student outcomes.

Specific Duties

📌 Leading Teacher (Melbourne)
🏢 Department of Education Victoria
📍 Melbourne