Teacher - Primary - Science
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
Science
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
11 November 2026
Posted 27 Oct 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Wirrabirra Primary School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-6
School staff (FTE)
38.6
23.3 teaching · 15.3 non-teaching
Students per teacher
15.7:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
366
Indigenous students
13%
Language other than English
41%
Girls vs boys
176 girls · 190 boys
Socio-educational background
Below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027
Wirrabirra Primary School (PS) is located in Gosnells with approximately 350 students from Kindergarten to Year 6. We are co-located with Wirrabirra Education Support Centre; staff from both schools work in collaboration to maximise learning opportunities for all students.
Our school vision of Learn, Grow, Care reflects the aspirations and core beliefs of our school and community. Our vision is the driving force behind all decisions, policies and processes and is reflected in all aspects of the daily management and operations of our school.
In 2027 our school will offer specialist programs in Physical Education, Music, Languages (Auslan) and Science. As a professional and committed staff, we have high expectations for ourselves and our students and create enabling conditions that allow students to achieve success.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.wirrabirra.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
Wirrabirra PS is seeking to appoint a permanent, full-time specialist Science teacher for 2027.
The successful applicant should have strong, evidence‑based teaching practices, including a range of pedagogical strategies aligned with Teaching for Impact. You will ideally have strong knowledge of the Science curriculum area and create engaging, challenging and hands on learning experiences that cater for diverse needs. Wirrabirra PS has a purpose-built, specialist science laboratory.
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