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Community Teacher (Identified) - Primary - Tagai State College - Mer Campus
Tagai State College - Mer Campus
Tagai State College - Mer Campus, is seeking to appoint a Community Teacher (Identified) who is passionate about teaching. This is an exciting opportunity to take the next step in your teaching career. If you are committed to supporting student success and strengthening community connections, apply now and make a meaningful impact at at Tagai State College - Mer Campus.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Education & Training |
| Classification | Teacher |
| Workplace Location | Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/FNQ704467/26 |
| Closing date | 02-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | Commencing 21-01-2027 |
| Contact person | Yolanda MCLEAN |
| Contact details | 4030 6333 Access the National Relay Service |
As the Community Teacher you will:
- Assist in the planning, preparation and delivery of quality and effective teaching and learning programs to students in allocated classes and/or groups in Torres Strait Island or Aboriginal community schools.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of the school objectives and school planning.
- Contribute to the establishment and maintenance of a supportive school environment.
- Contribute to and assist with the management and further development of the human, physical, financial and curriculum resources of the school to ensure their optimum use in meeting educational and departmental objectives.
Community Teachers are accountable to and under the direction of the school principal or delegate. The principal provides educational leadership for the school and sets the general direction and ethos for all staff, students and community members.
The ideal candidate will have connections to Tagai and surrounding communities, demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the local language and cultural concepts, and relevant experience or qualification working in an education setting.
For further information about the school, please click here to visit the school's website.
Applicants for these positions must possess:
- As per Teaching in State Education Award - State 2016 (2022), you must possess a completed an associate diploma course approved by the Director-General of DoE as an appropriate minimum qualification for employment as a community teacher A in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Schools; or a course considered to be equivalent by the Director-General of DoE.
- In accordance with the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 a person is prohibited from working in regulated child-related employment unless the person holds a current Working with Children Check clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Verification of Aboriginality and/or Torres Strait Island heritage
For administrative purposes, in relation to an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identified role, an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a person who identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and is either:
- of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent; or
- accepted as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community in which he or she lives.
- By definition a person who is not an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cannot be employed (on any basis) to perform the duties of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identified role.
- Applicants to this position may have to provide confirmation of their Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage.
How to apply:
Please note: If you are Permanent Teacher with the Department of Education, you must have your current Principal's endorsement to apply for this position.
- Click the Green 'Apply online' button below
- Enter your personal details
- Attach your current CV including contact details of two professional referees (one of whom is your current supervisor)
- 1-2 pages to what strengths you can bring to the community teacher role.
**Applicants are encouraged to commence and submit their application as early as possible as the Department of Education reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found.**
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Suitable Applications will remain on file for 12 months and may be considered for other teaching vacancies in any school location.
Documents
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