Department of Education - Victoria

Doncaster Primary School has a long and rich history, dating back to 1863. Located in the City of Manningham, it occupies the same 2.63 hectare site, but now with state-of-the-art facilities. 

The school¿s overarching statement is:

At Doncaster Primary School we aim to achieve high levels of individual growth while utilising student data to inform teaching and learning. We enjoy supportive partnerships within DPS and beyond to enhance a strong culture of engagement and wellbeing to the benefit of student learning.

Doncaster Primary school demonstrates a strong belief in and commitment to providing a safe, secure and enriched learning environment for our students and we have a clear focus that caters for a diverse range of students at their point of need. We have high expectations of our students and staff.

The student achievement focus is to build upon current practice by refining, implementing and embedding a whole school approach to teaching and learning and curriculum development across the school. We strive for excellence in teaching and learning in all areas of the school.

The school¿s values, Determination, Pride and Success are at the centre of all the work within our learning community, ensuring a safe, orderly and inclusive environment for all students. The Living the Values, we explicitly articulate the expectations of our students, teachers and parents in terms of high expectations.

DPS is located on Council Street, Doncaster in the City of Manningham, situated on the Doncaster Hill between the City of Manningham Offices and Westfield Shopping Town. Significant building development completed in recent years has resulted in outstanding modernised facilities. The school has now been totally rebuilt in four stages. 

The current enrolment of 550 students is representative of a wide range of cultural backgrounds. The school embraces an inclusive culture, and this culture is enhanced by the regular hosting of overseas students and enrolment of international fee-paying students. We acknowledge the original custodians of the school on which our school stands the Wurundjeri people and at every assembly, we pay respects to their people both past and present.

The school is structured in single year level classes. Specialist teaching areas include Visual Arts, Library, Cultural Studies, LOTE (Mandarin), Science and Physical Education. Programs are enhanced through the delivery of a wide range of enrichment programs including opportunities for students to develop leadership skills, tutor program and high achiever¿s programs.

The school is well positioned to enter a new and invigorating period of sustained school improvement following an outstanding review process in 2023. 

Doncaster Primary School aims to provide an attractive, well-resourced environment conducive to best practice. Our staff are highly professional, committed, caring and effective. We value and work closely with our parents because together we are better.

If you possess the knowledge, skills and genuine commitment we are searching for, and you can enhance teaching and learning at DPS, we would like you to join our community. You are encouraged to book a tour prior to submitting an application so you can submit a well-informed application.

SC1    Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the capacity to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated capacity to respond to student learning needs.

SC2    Demonstrated capacity to implement high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluate the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth. 

SC3    Demonstrated capacity to monitor and assess student learning. Demonstrated capacity to use data to inform teaching practice and to provide feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.

SC4    Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated capacity to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader school community to support student learning, wellbeing and engagement.    

SC5    Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values. Demonstrated capacity to reflect upon practice and engage in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.