Description:
An exciting opportunity exists to join the leadership team at Tagai State College as the Head of Kubin Campus (Kindy - Year 6) located on Moa Island.
This is a temporary position commencing Term 2 until 05 December 2025, unless otherwise determined. This role is a teaching Head of Campus position.
The College is seeking a highly effective instructional leader who is capable of enacting and monitoring the Explicit Improvement agenda. This is an opportunity for an aspiring leader to continue their leadership journey as the Head of Campus of this school and build a rewarding career educating students in this unique environment. Tagai State College provides a high level of support to leaders through a support team of experienced educators.
Job details
Position status Fixed Term Temporary Position type Full-time Occupational group Education & Training Classification Stream3/Level 2 Workplace Location Far North Qld Job ad reference QLD/FNR626511/25T Closing date 30-Mar-2025 Yearly salary $150334 - $152995 Fortnightly salary $5762.30 - $5864.30 Job duration 05 Dec 2025 unless otherwise determined Contact person Yolanda McLean Contact details (07) 4030 6333Access the National Relay Service
About the Department of Education
The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About Tagai State College - Kubin Village
Kubin Campus is one of the 16 Primary campuses that make up Tagai State College. These campuses are spread across 48,000 square kilometres of ocean in the Torres Strait. The College also has a Secondary campus and a TAFE campus located on Thursday Island. The current enrolment of Kubin Campus is approximately 26 students ranging in year levels from Kindergarten to Year 6. For most students, English is an additional language. Language and cultural activities play an integral part in the school curriculum.
Kubin Community is one of two communities on Moa Island. It is located on the south side of the Island, close to the island's only airstrip. Moa Island is the second largest island in the Torres Strait. Similar to surrounding islands, Moa is characterised by mounds of rock and is lightly vegetated and well-watered.
As the Head of Campus you will:
- deliver the vision of the department;
- improve the educational outcomes of students in their school;
- develop the quality of teaching and learning;
- nurture positive relationships between students, teachers, the community and stakeholders.
The Head of Campus at Kubin is a teaching Head of Campus role. The suitable applicant must be able to demonstrate capability to meet the accountabilities of a quality teacher and has demonstrated leadership capability to lead a Campus.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply
- Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
- A 2-pg response to the How you will be Assessed section of the attached role description.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
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Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity .
For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.