Primary Years Leader

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

General

Sector

Independent

Teaching level

Primary

Posted 26 Oct 2026

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About 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

45%
55%

Socio-educational background

Well above the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

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…

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