Kimberley Calling Teacher Job Opportunities 2024

Catholic Education in Western Australia (CEWA) is the second largest education provider in the State. We cater for more than 76,000 students in 162 schools.

CEWA strives to create progressive environments that enhance learning. Our culture is underpinned by our Vision, Quality Catholic Education (QCE) Elements and CECWA' Strategic Directions. Our aspiration is to build Catholic Schools of Excellence, underpinned by their evangelising Mission, in a system where all students, staff and parents are empowered as active members of their school and parish communities.

Answer the Kimberley's Calling: Gain as much as you give teaching in the Heart of Western Australia.

Catapult your professional and personal goals to new horizons in a unique and inspiring setting unlike any other... both Catholic and Non-Catholic candidates welcomed!

We are in search of passionate qualified teachers who are eager to embrace the unique journey of learning, living, and contributing to the vibrant Catholic school communities nestled within the stunning Kimberley region of Western Australia. Welcome to Kimberley Calling - a groundbreaking initiative by CEWA that beckons you to empower and be inspired by students throughout Broome, teaching at your choice of 13 unique school destinations. Successful candidates require a degree qualification in either Early, Primary or Secondary education, and may choose to accept either: contracts for periods of 1 year + to reap the full benefits and financial incentives, or shorter term contracts (by school term) are also welcomed and can be discussed to support your availability - apply and chat to us about your needs and career goals!

After submitting your application you will be contacted by our friendly Talent team and provided full details of this transformative professional and personal growth opportunity, with a view to joining the Kimberley Calling Teacher pool for 2024. From this pool, Principals will directly appoint outstanding individuals for their unique schools and communities.

Benefits include:

• Relocation travel from any major Australian city including flights, goods transportation and vehicle transportation paid by CEWA (return covered by CEWA for candidates working 1 year or more)

• Housing provided by CEWA at capped low percentage of salary or completely free (depending on which school destination)

• Location allowance paid per fortnight

• Regional bonus incentive payment paid annually

• Air conditioning reimbursement paid per fortnight

• Electricity cover for higher than average costs paid by CEWA

• Accelerated long service leave accrual at twice the standard rate (depending on which school destination)

• Christmas break flights back to Perth or equivalent (covered by CEWA for candidates working 1 year or more)

• 2 x mid-year break chartered plane flights annually for teacher teams in Eastern desert schools - choice of destinations include Broome, Katherine, etc

• Friday early classroom finish 12:30pm every week

• 4 x days additional accrued leave to extend long weekends throughout the year and support your personal travel adventures during your stay - for Eastern desert schools

• Access to salary packaging through our not-for-profit status

• Discounted corporate health rates with HBF

• Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program including support with; nutrition & lifestyle, financial guidance, career planning and free counselling.

• Paid parental leave

• Generous leave provisions

• Scholarship opportunities for further study

• Sector leading professional development opportunities

Pay rate

• $83,744 - $125,058 per annum salary + Superannuation 11%
• Annual bonus $5,000 - $20,000 dependant upon school destination
• Location allowance $3,534 - $10,786 per annum
• Airconditioning and Electricity reimbursements

Start dates

Multiple opportunities starting throughout 2024

Requirements:

Before you apply for this job, you need:

• University degree in Education or equivalent: either Early Childhood, Primary or Secondary
• Registration confirmation from Teachers Registration Board of Western Australia - please conduct this process online via: TRBWA

If and when you are offered a job with CEWA, you will need:

• Working with Children check: this is conducted in person in Western Australia. If currently based in WA please follow the process here: Working with Children Check - Application and renewal process (Working with Children Check (www.wa.gov.au). All applicants currently based outside of the State please wait to complete this process until after you arrive - this step can be actioned after job offer

A profound journey: Teaching in Kimberley Catholic schools isn't just about education - it's a pathway to shaping lives and making meaningful connections, it's having the privilege of close proximity to the local culture and wisdom of remote communities. Here, you'll pioneer flexible and innovative educational programs, delivering high-quality learning experiences to students in nature-focused settings including:

• Fostering foundational relationships for student success

• Implementing Positive Behavior strategies in the classroom

• Tailoring curriculum delivery to diverse learning needs

• Enabling personalized learning experiences

• Engaging in two-way learning

• Crafting effective plans for students with diverse language backgrounds

• Embracing Trauma-Informed Practice

• Creating culturally inclusive learning environments

• Harnessing flexibility and innovation to connect learning with context

A stepping-stone to leadership: Kimberley Catholic schools provide a fertile ground for cultivating leadership abilities, teachers employed via our Kimberley Calling Program can experience accelerated career advancement following their posting as a result of being given opportunity to showcase their skills across a range of higher duties on site. All faculty members benefit from top-tier professional development that hones cultural responsiveness, encourages reflective practice, and elevates pedagogical prowess.

HOW TO APPLY: If Kimberley Calling sounds like it could be right for you, we invite you to submit your application including:

• Cover Letter - no more than 1 page, telling us why you are passionate about teaching and why you feel you would be a great fit for living and working in an outback Kimberley school

• Resume

• If you have the following details please provide to us: WA Teacher Registration and Working with Children Check (if you do not have these items that is no problem, please proceed to apply and we can discuss now to obtain these once we speak with you)

Questions and feedback welcomed - we encourage you to apply and find out what possibilities are available to you!

CEWA warmly welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds who agree to uphold the Core Catholic Values: respect for the human person, promotion of family, the common good, subsidiarity (advocating for all people especially the vulnerable or marginalised), human dignity, and pursuit of peace.