Department of Education - Victoria

Wimba Primary School opened its doors in January 2024 in the thriving suburb of Tarneit, approximately 25km west of Melbourne's CBD. This year, the school welcomed over 420 students across Prep to Year 6 and has quickly established itself as a vibrant and valued part of the local community.

Guided by the core values of Community, Excellence, Integrity, and Happiness, Wimba Primary School is committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment. We prioritise positive student experiences and the development of strong, healthy relationships. Every child is recognised for their individual strengths and supported to achieve their personal best.

Our mission is to cultivate excellence in every student through high-quality, evidence-based teaching and learning practices.

In 2025, approximately 76% of our enrolments were students with English as an Additional Language (EAL). The Student Family Occupation and Education (SFOE) index for 2025 is 0.3283.

Facilities and Programs

Our state-of-the-art campus includes:

• A central administration building with library, staff areas, and amenities
• Flexible, contemporary classrooms that promote collaborative and innovative learning
• Specialist spaces for Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Science, and Technology
• Expansive outdoor areas including hardcourts, sports fields, and play zones
• A community hub featuring a gymnasium, canteen, and multipurpose spaces for music and drama

Our Foundation to Year 6 curriculum aligns with the Victorian Curriculum and includes targeted support in literacy, numeracy, and wellbeing. In 2025, we offered specialist programs in Physical Education, Music, STEM, and Visual Arts, with a strong emphasis on inclusion and personalised learning.

We place a strong emphasis on community engagement. Parents and carers are welcomed as partners in learning, with many opportunities for involvement. Our school offers a rich variety of student leadership roles, enrichment programs, wellbeing initiatives, sporting events, and cultural celebrations.

Wimba Primary School also provides an accredited Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) service, offering both before and after school care to support working families.

Join Our Team

As a growing school, Wimba Primary is dedicated to ensuring every student is known, valued, and cared for. We are seeking passionate, collaborative educators who are committed to supporting students to reach their academic and social-emotional potential.

Contact Paul Schwartz (Principal) via email paul.schwartz@education.vic.gov.au or phone 0478693502 to discuss any questions or for further information.

Please submit Cover Letter, CV and SC as one document

 

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.