Classroom Teacher in Melbourne

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 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 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
• Four outdoor hardcourts
• Sports field

The completion of Stage 2 buildings marks an exciting milestone in the College's 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 knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated experience in responding to student learning needs.
• SC2 Demonstrated experience in planning for and implementing high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluating the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth.
• SC3 Demonstrated experience in monitoring and assessing student learning. Demonstrated experience in using data to inform teaching practice and providing feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.
• SC4 Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader school community to support student learning, agency, wellbeing and engagement.
• SC5 Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values. Demonstrated experience in reflecting upon practice and engaging in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.

Role

The classroom teacher classification comprises two salary ranges - range 1 and range 2. The primary focus of the classroom teacher is on the planning, preparation and teaching of programs to achieve specific student outcomes. The classroom teacher engages in critical reflection and inquiry in order to improve knowledge and skills to effectively engage students and improve their learning.

As the classroom teacher gains experience, their contribution to the school program beyond the classroom increases. All classroom teachers may be required to undertake other duties in addition to their rostered teaching duties provided the responsibility is appropriate to the salary range, qualifications, training and experience of the teacher.

Responsibilities

• Direct teaching of groups of students and individual students;
• Contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of a curriculum area or other curriculum program within the school;
• Undertaking other classroom teaching related and organisational duties as determined by the School Principal;
• Participating in activities such as parent/teacher meetings; staff meetings; camps and excursions;
• Undertaking other non-teaching supervisory duties.

Diversity and Inclusion
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department.

Child Safe Standards
Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards.

Conditions of Employment
All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements. Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.

Program Benefits
This position will attract an incentive payment of $10,000. Payment will be made as follows: $2000 to be paid at the end of your first term of teaching. $4000 to be paid at the end of your first full year of teaching. The remaining $4000 to be paid at the end of your second full year of teaching.

Qualification Requirements
To be eligible for employment, transfer or promotion in the principal or teacher class, the person must have provisional or full registration approved by the Victorian Institute of Teaching.