Hon. Rod Caddies asks about the prevalence of teachers teaching outside their qualified subject areas in WA public schools, differentiated by location and training. The Minister's response indicates this data isn't centrally collected.

⏳ Awaiting AnswerQoN 376Legislative Council
Asked
13 May 2026
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Education

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Public schools—Teachers376.Hon Rod Caddiesto
theLeader of the House representing the
Minister for Education:I refer to the
practice of teachers being required to teach subjects outside their area of
qualification in Western Australian public schools.(1) What percentage of teachers in
metropolitan WA public schools are currently teaching out of field?(2) What percentage of teachers in
regional and remote WA public schools are currently teaching out of field?(3) How many teachers currently teaching
out of field in WA public schools have received no formal training or mentoring
in the subject they are required to teach?

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This question is awaiting a response from the Minister.

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