Preshil, the Margaret Lyttle Memorial School – Kew VIC

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 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 robust 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 from the Primary Years into the Middle School.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, passionate and collaborative Primary Years Leader to commence in January 2027, providing educational, wellbeing and operational leadership across Prep to Grade Five at our Arlington Campus.

This is a full-time leadership position (1.0 FTE) with no allocated teaching load, reporting to the Head of Campus (Arlington) – Student Experience & Whole School Operations.

The Primary Years Leader will play a central role in shaping and strengthening a progressive, inclusive and student-centred learning environment that reflects Preshil's educational philosophy.

Key responsibilities include:

- Leading curriculum design, delivery and review across Prep to Grade 5, ensuring high-quality,



engaging and developmentally appropriate learning experiences.

- Championing progressive educational practice, including play-based, inquiry-driven and relationship-centred approaches to teaching and learning.

- Supporting strong foundational literacy and numeracy within an integrated and engaging curriculum.

- Providing leadership in student wellbeing, pastoral care and restorative approaches to behaviour.

- Leading, mentoring and supporting Primary Years teaching staff through coaching, collaboration and professional learning.

- Fostering a positive, inclusive and connected Primary School culture that promotes student agency, independence and belonging.

- Building strong partnerships with families and supporting meaningful engagement with the School community.

- Overseeing day-to-day Primary Years operations, including staffing coordination, timetabling, school activities and relevant compliance requirements.

- Collaborating with the Middle Years Leader to support a seamless transition from Grade 5 into Year 6.

This is an opportunity for an educational leader who is inspired by progressive education and excited to contribute to the continued development of Preshil's Primary School.

About You

You will bring:

- Relevant teaching qualifications and current VIT registration.

- Demonstrated teaching experience in the primary years, with a strong understanding of child development and student learning needs.

- Proven educational leadership experience in curriculum development, teaching practice and student wellbeing.

- A strong understanding of contemporary, play-based, inquiry-driven and student-centred learning approaches.

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📌 Primary Years Leader (Melbourne)
🏢 Preshil, the Margaret Lyttle Memorial School
📍 Melbourne