Kimberley Calling

There are thirteen Catholic schools in the Broome Diocese, spanning the Kimberley region of northern Western Australia. These schools are culturally rich learning environments that enable strong professional growth, two-way learning opportunities and the ability to deepen one’s knowledge and understanding of the cultures and languages of First Nations people. They are places where those who are keen to make a significant difference in the lives of students through the provision of a quality Catholic education can do so.

We are looking for early childhood, primary and secondary teachers who:

• prioritise relationship building as the foundation to learning success
• are passionate about student learning
• listen and learn from others with experience
• seek to walk together with and learn from Aboriginal people
• are committed to the vision and mission of Catholic Education
• are able to differentiate curriculum and adapt methodologies to meet the learning needs of students
• possess a growth mindset
• connect, collaborate and communicate
• are flexible, creative and innovative
• have a strong work ethic

Working in Kimberley Catholic schools enables teachers to gain experience delivering flexible and innovative educational programs to students in remote areas, ensuring they have access to high quality education and improved outcomes. Working in this unique context enables teachers to gain an awareness of worldviews other than their own and significantly strengthens competency in:

• Building relationships that underpin student success
• Embedding Positive Behaviour approaches in the classroom
• Differentiating curriculum delivery
• Personalised learning
• Two-way learning
• Effective planning and curriculum delivery for students with English as an Additional Language/Dialect
• Trauma-Informed Practice
• Creating culturally safe learning environments
• Teacher flexibility, independence and innovation to contextualise learning and make it relevant and engaging

Teachers in Kimberley Catholic schools can gain leadership experience in the areas of curriculum, administration, Religious Education and community engagement. All staff benefit from quality professional learning to enhance their ability to be culturally responsive, engage in reflective practice, deepen pedagogical knowledge and improve professional practice. Through day-to-day immersion in school and community life, teachers become more agile as they appreciate the nuance of context, gain awareness of differing worldviews and build relationships with students, their families and communities.

Applying for Kimberley Calling

Teachers who want to work in a Kimberley Catholic school can apply for the Kimberley Calling pool by submitting an Expression of Interest Form, Curriculum Vitae and cover letter, which will be reviewed by the Kimberley Calling panel. The panel conduct referee checks, and offer shortlisted applicants an initial interview.

Following the initial interview, applicants who are recommended by the panel will go into the Kimberley Calling pool. All Kimberley Catholic school principals are notified of applicant details so they can make an informed decision in recruiting staff whose profile aligns to the needs of the school.

Principals will contact suitable candidates for a further interview. The principal is then responsible making and offer of employment and conducting all further aspects of the employment process.

How to Apply

Teachers interested in working in a Catholic school in the Kimberley are invited to submit an application by email.

Optional: Applicants can include a link on their cover letter to a two-minute video, introducing themselves and outlining their desire to work in a Kimberley Catholic school. The following guidelines may assist with video submissions:

• Create your video using a simple device like a phone or tablet.
• Save or upload your video to a location where you can easily create a shareable URL link such as OneDrive, Google Drive, iCloud, YouTube or Facebook
• Embed your video in your cover letter as a hyperlink. e.g. Please find the video of my rationale for applying to teach in a Catholic school in the Kimberley here.
• Check that your hyperlink works for anyone who has access to it.

Teachers must have current eligibility to work in Australia, must be registered or eligible for registration with the Teachers Registration Board of Western Australia, and must have a Working With Children Check before commencing work in a school in WA.

Further information on Kimberley Catholic schools can be found using the School Map Search.

Applications must include:

1. A completed Expression of Interest form
2. A cover letter outlining their suitability to a teaching position. The cover letter should be addressed as follows:

Kimberley Calling Staffing Initiative (Human Resources)
Catholic Education Western Australia Limited (CEWA)
Leederville Office
PO Box 198, Leederville WA 6903

3. A current Curriculum Vitae
4. A copy of most recent qualification and/or transcript
5. Final Practicum Placement Report (for graduates)

Applications should be emailed to kimberley.calling@cewa.edu.au