Teach where relationships matter, culture shapes learning and your contribution can make a visible difference. Located off the northernmost tip of Queensland, between Cape York and Papua New Guinea, Tagai State College connects 17 campuses across 15 Torres Strait islands. The College provides education from Kindergarten to Year 12, with teaching and learning grounded in Torres Strait culture, language and the aspirations of local communities.

Job details

We are seeking teachers for Primary and Special Education opportunities across our smaller island communities for 2026 and 2027.

These opportunities include composite teaching roles across Kindergarten/Prep to Year 6, as well as Primary and Special Education positions. Teachers will work in small school communities where flexibility, collaboration and the ability to respond to a range of student needs and year levels are highly valued.

These are more than teaching opportunities – they're a chance to become part of a unique island community. Immerse yourself in the rich culture, build meaningful connections and experience the rewarding lifestyle of living and working in the outer islands of the Torres Strait.

2026 Opportunities:

• Yam Island Campus - Primary - Year 2-4 (Permanent)
• Yam Island Campus - Primary - Kindergarten-1 (Permanent)

2027 Opportunities:

• Saibai Island Campus - Special Education - Prep-6 (Permanent)
• St Pauls Campus - Primary - Kindy to Year 1 (Temporary, 21/01/27 to 03/12/27)
• Mer Island Campus - Kindergarten/Prep (Temporary, 21/01/27 to 03/12/27)
• Darnley Island Campus - Kindergarten - Year 2 (Permanent)
• Saibai Island Campus - Primary – Year 1-2 (Permanent)
• Dauan Island Campus - Primary - Year 4-6 (Temporary, 21/01/27 to 03/12/27)
• District Relief Opportunities* available across Horn Island Campus, Kubin Campus, Saibai Island Campus – Kindergarten - Year 6 (Temporary, 21/01/27 to 03/12/27)

* Servicing various campuses, with a nominated base location

Teaching arrangements and year-level configurations may vary according to student enrolments and the needs of each campus.

Why teach at Tagai?

You'll have the opportunity to:

• build strong relationships with students, families and communities

• make a meaningful contribution in a small school community

• learn from the cultures, languages and traditions of the Torres Strait

• experience living and working in one of Queensland's most distinctive regions.

Teachers across all Tagai campuses can also access a range of incentives and benefits, including:

• attractive rural and remote financial incentives

• relocation and travel assistance

• subsidised departmental housing

• professional development and career progression opportunities.

Who we're looking for

We encourage applications from graduate and experienced teachers across early childhood, primary and special education teaching areas.

You'll need to be adaptable, committed to student success and ready to listen, learn and contribute to the community.

What you'll need

Applicants must have:

• a relevant teaching qualification

• full or provisional registration with the Queensland College of Teachers, or eligibility to obtain registration

• Australian working rights or an appropriate visa.

Pre-service teachers should include their practicum reports, mentor statements and unofficial academic transcript.

How to apply

• Click the Green 'Apply online' button below

• Enter your personal details

• Attach your resume including two professional referees

🔗 Explore the school: Visit Tagai State College website here
📄 Read about departmental incentives: Download PDF

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

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