Primary Years Leader
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General
Sector
Independent
Teaching level
Primary
Posted 26 Oct 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Preshil, The Margaret Lyttle Memorial School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
Prep-12
School staff (FTE)
48.4
29.9 teaching · 18.5 non-teaching
Students per teacher
6.7:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
200
Indigenous students
3%
Language other than English
18%
Girls vs boys
90 girls · 110 boys
Socio-educational background
Well above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
About Preshil
Preshil, Melbourne’s oldest progressive co-educational independent school, offers education from Kindergarten to Year 12. We nurture critical and creative thinkers in a warm, inclusive environment built on strong student-teacher relationships.
Guided by the values of Mutual Respect, Courage and Collaboration, we foster independence, curiosity and confidence, encouraging young people to be thoughtful, engaged citizens.
Challenging conventional education, Preshil values individuality and fulfilment alongside academic excellence. We’re an Original school, made for Originals.
About the Primary School
Located at our Arlington Campus, Preshil's Primary School provides a distinctive educational experience for children from Prep to Grade Five, grounded in progressive educational practice and a deep respect for childhood.
Our approach places children at the centre of their learning, encouraging curiosity, creativity, independence and a lifelong love of learning. Through play, inquiry, collaboration and meaningful relationships, we create environments where children feel known, valued and empowered to explore their interests, develop their capabilities and find their voice.
As Arlington evolves into a Prep to Year 8 campus with the introduction of our Middle School in 2027, the Primary School will continue to provide a strong, connected and developmentally responsive foundation for every child's educational journey.
This next chapter presents an exciting opportunity to strengthen educational leadership, support innovative teaching practice and ensure a seamless learning pathway…