Teacher - Primary - Science

Department of Education, Western Australia; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working

Career development

Leave provisions

Job summary

Sheoak Grove Primary School, Baldivis, in Western Australia, is seeking a passionate Science teacher to design and deliver an exciting, hands-on program that engages students in inquiry and discovery. The successful candidate will align lessons with the WA Curriculum and promote inquiry-based learning across the school.

The role emphasizes differentiation, safe learning environments, collaboration with staff, and leading school-wide science initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging, hands-on Science lessons aligned with the Western Australian Curriculum, incorporating experimentation, investigation and scientific inquiry.
• Inspire curiosity, creativity and critical thinking through purposeful learning experiences that challenge students to question, explore and discover.
• Apply explicit instruction, daily review, modelling and checks for understanding to build strong scientific knowledge and skills.
• Establish safe, orderly and inclusive learning environments with positive relationships, high expectations and opportunities for every student to succeed.
• Differentiate teaching to support and challenge all learners.
• Lead exciting whole-school Science initiatives, including Science Week, investigations and opportunities to showcase student learning.
• Collaborate with colleagues to strengthen curriculum connections and create meaningful, real-world learning experiences.

Job description

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027

Note: This position is being advertised as part of a recruitment pilot designed to simplify the application process for teachers. A mandatory CV template is provided for use. Application requirements include character limited responses to address only 2 Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) domains at application stage. The remaining AITSL domain will be assessed as part of the further assessment stage, for shortlisted applicants only.

Please ensure you download the CV template attached to the advertisement and carefully review the new application instructions and attached Information Guides before applying. You must apply using the CV template only. Application documents in any other format will not be accepted.

The School

At Sheoak Grove Primary School (PS), we are proud of the supportive and connected community we are building together. Opened in 2020, our growing Independent Public School is located in Baldivis and caters for students from Kindergarten to Year 6.

Our motto, Shine, Grow, Connect, reflects our commitment to creating a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment where every child feels they belong, is challenged to achieve their best and has opportunities to succeed.

We know that great teaching and strong relationships make a difference. We value curiosity, humility and generosity, and are committed to building a collaborative, psychologically safe culture where staff feel supported to share ideas, seek feedback and grow professionally.

Through instructional coaching, Professional Learning Communities and evidence-informed teaching practices, we work together to continually improve teaching and learning. We welcome educators who share our commitment to professional growth, collective responsibility and achieving the best possible outcomes for every child.

Find out more about our school by visiting or .

The Role

Sheoak Grove PS is ideally seeking a passionate, creative and highly effective Science teacher to develop and deliver an exciting, hands-on Science program that inspires curiosity, inquiry and a love of learning.

We want our students to question, investigate, experiment, problem-solve and experience the excitement of scientific discovery. The successful applicant should combine strong curriculum knowledge and evidence-informed teaching practices with engaging, inquiry-based learning that encourages students to explore and understand the world around them.

The successful applicant will ideally display the ability to:

• Design and deliver engaging, hands-on Science lessons aligned with the Western Australian Curriculum, incorporating experimentation, investigation and scientific inquiry.
• Inspire curiosity, creativity and critical thinking through purposeful learning experiences that challenge students to question, explore and discover.
• Apply explicit instruction, daily review, modelling and checks for understanding to build strong scientific knowledge and skills.
• Establish safe, orderly and inclusive learning environments with positive relationships, high expectations and opportunities for every student to succeed.
• Differentiate teaching to support and challenge all learners.
• Lead exciting whole-school Science initiatives, including Science Week, investigations and opportunities to showcase student learning.
• Collaborate with colleagues to strengthen curriculum connections and create meaningful, real-world learning experiences.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting .

Want to know more?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Jo Harman, Principal, on [phone] or emailing .

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Explore our for more details.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

• hold an eligible .
• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment. More information about employment eligibility can be found on our .
• apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and
• consent to a and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH1071358

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 13 November 2026