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Dauan Island Campus is one of the 16 remote island Primary campuses within Tagai State College, spread across 48,000 square kilometres of ocean in the Torres Strait. The College also includes a Secondary campus and partners with the TAFE campus on Thursday Island.The Executive of Tagai State College is seeking Expressions of Interest from experienced primary educators with leadership skills for a temporary 6-month Head of Campus role at Dauan Island. This is a teaching Head of Campus position, ideal for an experienced teacher looking to start their leadership journey. Extensions beyond 12 months are not anticipated.About The SchoolThe current enrolment at Dauan Campus is approximately 36 students from Kindergarten to Year 6. The campus has 2 teachers, teacher aides, local staff, and a teaching Head of Campus. For most students, English is an additional language. The role is supervised by an Executive leadership team member.Dauan Island is located west of Saibai, near the Papua New Guinea border, and is accessible only by helicopter. The community primarily speaks Torres Strait Creole and Kalaw Kawaw Ya. The islands population is around 130 people. Language and cultural activities are integral to the curriculum.The College seeks a highly effective instructional leader capable of implementing and monitoring the Explicit Improvement agenda. This role offers an opportunity for a capable leader to develop their career in this unique environment, supported by a team of experienced educators.About The RoleDeliver the vision of the departmentEnhance educational outcomes for studentsDevelop quality teaching and learningFoster positive relationships with students, staff, community, and stakeholdersThe role is line-managed by an Executive member of the CollegeThis is a teaching Head of Campus roleApplicants must demonstrate both teaching excellence and leadership capabilityBenefitsLiving and working on a Torres Strait island offers unique lifestyle benefits, along with financial incentives such as travel allowances, location allowances, and subsidised departmental housing. Refer to the attached role description for mandatory requirements.How to ApplySubmit a brief resume with contact details for 2 referees familiar with your workProvide a 2-page maximum written response to the "How you will be assessed" section of the role descriptionInclude evidence of mandatory requirements outlined in the role descriptionWe encourage all applicants to request support to ensure an inclusive recruitment process. Current Queensland Government employees are eligible to apply. Recruitment agencies are not accepted. Applicants must hold a valid Working with Children Clearance (blue card). Salary is based on full-time employment. The Department promotes an inclusive workplace with diversity strategies. #J-18808-Ljbffr