Government schools – Melbourne Northern Suburbs VIC

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 up-to-date 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.Educational Leadership

(i) Outstanding capacity for visionary and exemplary educational leadership of a school.

(ii) Highly developed skills in learning and managing change including leadership of others in the process of change.

SC2.Financial, Managerial and Administrative Ability.

(i) Outstanding financial, organisational and resource management skills.

SC3.Planning,



Policy and Program Development and Review

(i) Exemplary values appropriate to the development of student learning with a demonstrated capacity to achieve high-quality student outcomes.

(ii) Demonstrated ability to implement departmental policies to a high level.

(iii) An understanding of, and a commitment to, the use of learning technologies to improve teaching and learning.

SC4.Leadership of Staff and Students.

(i) A highly developed capacity to motivate staff, develop their talents and build an effective team.

(ii) A clear capacity to foster a learning environment that takes account of the individual needs of students and helps students to develop their special abilities and talents.

SC5.Interpersonal and Communication Skills

(i) Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills in individual, small group and community contexts.

(ii) Exemplary values pertaining to personal qualities of objectivity, sensitivity and integrity.

(iii) An ability to work with parents and the community to develop a strong learning environment.

SC6.Community

(i) Demonstrated capacity to develop strong relationships with the school community to build and support

Role

The assistant principal reports directly to the principal.

Assistant principals have a primary responsibility for the management of significant areas or functions within the school to ensure the effective development, provision and evaluation of the school's education program. In exercising the responsibility, assistant principals will have the authority to make all significant decisions relating to the program, budget and staff

📌 Assistant Principal (Melbourne)
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