Department of Education - Victoria

Location Profile  

Preston South Primary School is a thriving inner suburban school on a small site with 380 students enrolled for 2025. The school is situated in Hotham Street, Preston, and was first opened in 1866. The original school building is still in use, although recently refurbished, and there are two new buildings; one serves as an administration/reception area and the other is a multi-purpose facility. The school sits in a central location, on a quiet residential street. The school has a number of playground areas with age-appropriate play equipment for both active and passive activities and there are areas of shade and asphalt that provide for active play. The school is 9km from the central Melbourne business district, on the boundary of Thornbury and is close to train and tram transport. In recent years, the suburb has undergone a major change in the demographic population. The proximity to the CBD and major transportation has resulted in many new residential buildings, including public and private housing, new apartment buildings, industries and businesses. Preston is a bustling multicultural area, a blend of long-term residents and newcomers. Preston South students come from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds; twenty-two different nationalities are currently represented. The current SFO (0.21 in 2024) indicates a low to mid socio-economic demographic with a high proportion of students with a language background other than English (EAL) and with a small number of Koorie students. A small but well supported Program for Students with Disabilities (PSD) operates. The school embraces diversity and a strong emphasis is placed on the values of tolerance, acceptance of difference and appreciation of all cultures. The school community acknowledges the ever-changing socioeconomic demographic in the area and will continue to meet the needs of all learners. The school differentiates the curriculum for all students and has a number of high achieving students at all year levels. Families are attracted to the small school and class sizes and are actively seeking a more personalised approach to their children¿s education.

Program Benefits 

This position attracts an incentive payment of $5,650 (pre-tax) for the successful candidate who meets the eligibility criteria set out under conditions of employment.

Conditions of Employment 

All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements. 

The appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to satisfactory pre-employment conditions check. 

A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided. 

Eligibility for incentive payments: 

• The successful candidate is committing to a minimum of 1 year employment at this school. 
• The successful candidate will not be a Graduate Teacher Incentive recipient from a previous vacancy. 
• The successful candidate must not be employed as a teacher by the Department at the time the advertised position is to commence. 

EEO AND OHS Commitment 

Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.

The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via marrung@education.vic.gov.au