Teachers - Early Childhood (Kindy)
Employment
Full time, Permanent or Temporary
Subject
Special Education
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Early childhood
Salary range
Closing date
26 February 2027
Posted 23 Sep 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
Prep-12
School staff (FTE)
298
156 teaching · 142 non-teaching
Students per teacher
8.1:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,261
Indigenous students
96%
Language other than English
92%
Girls vs boys
584 girls · 677 boys
Socio-educational background
Well below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Tagai State College - Outer Island Campuses, Far North Queensland Region
Teach where relationships matter, culture shapes learning and your contribution can make a visible difference.
Job details
Position statusPermanent,TemporaryPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationTeacherWorkplace LocationFar North QldJob ad referenceQLD/697918Closing date26-Feb-2027Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationCommence: As Soon As PossibleContact personTeacher Recruitment TeamContact detailsTeachQueenslandRecruitment@qed.qld.gov.auAccess the National Relay Service
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 school provides education from Kindergarten to Year 12, with teaching and learning grounded in Torres Strait culture, language and the aspirations of local communities.
We're seeking Early childhood, primary and special education teachers for our smaller island communities for 2026 and 2027. 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.
Why teach at Tagai?
You'll have the opportunity to:
- build strong relationships with students, famili…