AddressAnswer 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...
We are in search of passionate Educators 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 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 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 desert school locations - choice of destinations include Broome, Katherine, etc
Friday early finish every week
4 x days additional accrued leave to extend long weekends throughout the year and support your personal travel adventures during your stay
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
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 remote communities unlike any other. Here, you'll pioneer flexible and innovative educational programs, delivering high-quality learning experiences to students in nature-focused settings. Your journey will foster a deep understanding of diverse worldviews and enhance your mastery in:
- 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. Through daily immersion in school and community life, teachers become astute navigators of nuanced contexts, forge connections with students, families, and communities, and gain profound insights into diverse worldviews.
2024 Applications Now Open: If your heart resonates with the Kimberley Calling, we invite you to join our remarkable team. Begin your journey by submitting an application that includes:
- 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)
Answer the call of the Kimberley. Be the change-maker, the inspiration, and the guide that our students deserve.
