Head of Campus

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About Warraber Island and The Warraber Campus

Warraber Island, also known as Sue Island, is nestled in the heart of the Vigilant Channel, surrounded by warm, crystal-clear waters and vibrant coral reefs. Rich in traditional foods, the island is home to an abundance of wongai, coconuts, and other native resources. The waters teem with fish, turtles, and dugong, creating a thriving ecosystem. The island's people are part of the Kulkalaig group from the Central Islands of the Torres Strait, with the Nagilgal and Waraberalgal clans holding deep cultural ties to the land. Life on Warraber Island remains steeped in tradition, where hunting, dancing, and thayilai (feasts) play essential roles in daily life, keeping the heritage alive for generations.

The Warraber Campus, established in 1985 and integrated into Tagai State College in 2007, serves as a vital educational hub for the community. Part of a network of 16 primary campuses across the Torres Strait, it provides education to students from Kindergarten to Year 6, with a unique focus on supporting students for whom English is an additional language. The school is part of a broader educational framework that includes both primary and secondary campuses, with strong ties to the FNQTAFE campus on Thursday Island. Tagai State College plays a crucial role in maintaining educational standards and fostering opportunities for students across the Torres Strait's vast 48,000-square-kilometre region.

About the Role

As the Head of Campus, this role offers a unique opportunity for an aspiring educational leader to guide a dynamic learning community. The position is focused on teaching leadership, with an emphasis on fostering language and cultural activities that are central to the school's curriculum. Tagai State College is looking for a highly effective instructional leader who can not only implement but also monitor the school's Explicit Improvement agenda. This is an exciting chance to build a rewarding career while shaping the educational journey of students in an environment that celebrates diversity and growth. Tagai State College is committed to supporting its leaders with a dedicated team of experienced professionals, ensuring that you will have the resources and guidance needed to thrive in your leadership role.

The Head of Campus at Warraber is a teaching role. The suitable applicant must be able to demonstrate the capability to meet the accountabilities of a quality teacher and must have demonstrated leadership abilities to lead a campus.

Your Responsibilities

As the Head of Campus, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Uphold the principalship as a values based, ethical and moral activity.

Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position.

Interested? To Apply

Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).

Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) addressing Key Capabilities 1-4 as per Role Description "How you will be assessed" section.

Attach a copy of the mandatory requirements outlined in 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.

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