Teacher – Visa Sponsorship Opportunities

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.

Calling teachers with international qualifications: experience life in the spectacular outback Kimberley region of Western Australia – we will sponsor you!

CEWA is offering an exciting opportunity for teachers with international qualifications in Early Childhood, Primary or Secondary education to be considered for visa sponsorship inclusive of comprehensive support from our organisation to work and thrive in northern Western Australia. We invite passionate teachers to bring their diverse skills and experience to our vibrant Catholic school communities in the Kimberley. Successful applicants may teach at their choice of 13 sunny outback destinations ranging from coastal towns to the red-desert communities spanning the Ord River. Both Catholic and non-Catholic applicants welcomed and encouraged to apply!

Big benefits

• Relocation travel from any major Australian city including flights, goods transportation and vehicle transportation paid by CEWA
• Housing provided by CEWA at capped low percentage of salary or completely free depending on 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 school destination)
• Christmas break return flights to Perth or equivalent annually
• 2 x mid-year break chartered plane flights annually for teacher teams based in desert school locations – choice of holiday destinations include Broome, Katherine, etc
• Friday early classroom 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 – for teachers in desert school locations
• Strong communication technology access via Star Link
• On-country teaching and learning practices incorporating local Aboriginal culture and knowledge
• Access to salary packaging through our not-for-profit status

• Discounted corporate health rates with HBF and Medibank
• 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 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

Candidates may consider vacancies at CEWA Kimberley schools located in:

• Balgo Hills
• Beagle Bay
• Billiluna
• Broome
• Derby
• Kununurra
• Lombadina
• Mulan / Lake Gregory
• Red Hill
• Ringer Soak
• Warmun
• Wyndham

Start dates

• Multiple opportunities starting throughout 2024

Requirements:

To apply for this job, applicants 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
• Depending on which country you are from, you may also need to book and pass an academic IELTS English test: Pathway to Permanent Residency: Teaching | IELTS Australia to be eligible for sponsorship. Please click on the link to find out more about this exam.

If successful in being offered a job with CEWA, applicants 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 (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
• Applicants currently based outside of Australia will be required to organise their own travel to Perth Australia if and when they are offered a position – from there CEWA will cover the cost of relocation to your school working location

Important: Applying with the correct criteria stated above is not a guarantee of employment. Candidates who apply with the correct information may be considered for a role and if found suitable may be selected for an interview depending on vacancies available at that time.

Role duties:

Teaching in Kimberley Catholic schools isn’t just about education – it’s a pathway to shaping lives and making meaningful connections, it’s the privilege of close proximity to the local culture and wisdom of traditional 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

How to apply

• Cover Letter – no more than 1 page, telling us why you are passionate about teaching and why you are a great fit for living and working in a small, regional school
• Resume
• WA Teacher Registration number
• Working with Children Check if you have this already, if not you can discuss this with us after you apply

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.