Deputy Principal

Catholic Education Northern Territory; Palmerston; Sur place; AUD 170 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Relocation assistance

Salary sacrificing options

Leave entitlements

PD opportunities

Tuition discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Résumé du poste

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School in Woodroffe, Palmerston, NT, is seeking a Deputy Principal to lead faith-based initiatives and support curriculum, staff development and community relations. Strong Catholic leadership and pastoral care are essential, with eligibility for NT teacher registration and Ochre Card.

The role involves collaborating with the Principal to drive school improvement, manage resources, and foster a faith-filled learning environment across the Primary years.

Qualifications

• Member of Eucharistic community and committed to Catholic education.
• Postgraduate qualifications in RE, Theology or Educational Leadership.
• NT teacher registration eligibility and Ochre Card (Working with Children Clearance).
• Experience as a leader driving teaching, learning and school improvement.
• Strong pastoral care and staff development skills.

Responsabilités

• Provide faith-based leadership embedding Catholic values in school life.
• Support teaching and learning across Primary years with high pedagogy standards.
• Assist the Principal in driving school improvement, innovation and culture.
• Build strong partnerships with families, staff and community.
• Oversee pastoral care and wellbeing initiatives for students and staff.
• Manage resources and operations per CENT policies.

Connaissances

Catholic leadership

Staff development

Communication

Pastoral care

Resource management

Formation

Postgraduate qualification in Religious Education

Postgraduate qualification in Theology

Postgraduate qualification in Educational Leadership

Description du poste

The School

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is a vibrant and inclusive Catholic learning community located in Woodroffe, Palmerston, in the Northern Territory. Catering for around 220 students from the Early Learning Centre through to Year 6, the school offers a close-knit, family-like atmosphere. As a systemic Catholic school under the Northern Territory Catholic Education Office, Sacred Heart provides a supportive and faith-filled environment for students, families, and staff alike.

The Position

The Deputy Principal is a senior leadership position within a Catholic school. The role requires a person of faith and vision for Catholic education who models Catholic values and is able to communicate this vision clearly within the school community.

Working closely with the Principal, the Deputy Principal provides leadership to ensure the effective operation of all aspects of school life, supporting curriculum implementation, staff development, pastoral care and positive community relationships.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of $171,233.18 + Super
• Relocation assistance of up to $4,500.
• Salary sacrificing options up to $15,900.
• Generous leave entitlements in line with the CENT Enterprise Agreement.
• Funded annual professional development opportunities.
• Discounted tuition for children attending Catholic schools.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program.

As Deputy Principal, you will;

• Provide faith-based leadership that ensures Catholic values are embedded in all aspects of school life.
• Support teaching and learning across the Primary years, ensuring high standards of pedagogy and student outcomes.
• Support the Principal in driving school improvement, innovation, and cultural engagement.
• Build strong partnerships with families, staff, and the wider community.
• Oversee pastoral care and wellbeing initiatives for students and staff.
• Manage resources and operations in line with CENT policies and frameworks.

Full details are outlined in the position description within the Application Package.

Essential Criteria

We are looking for a Deputy Principal who:

• Is committed to Catholic education and is a member of a Eucharistic community.
• Has strong Catholic leadership experience, with a demonstrated ability to embed faith and values across school life.
• Holds postgraduate qualifications (or is undertaking studies) in Religious Education, Theology, or Educational Leadership.
• Is an experienced school leader with proven capacity to drive teaching, learning, and school improvement.
• Demonstrates strong pastoral care and staff development skills.
• Communicates effectively and has high-level organisational and administrative ability.
• Is eligible for NT teacher registration and holds (or can obtain) a Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card).

This position will involve working with children. The appointment of the successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with legislatio n.

Applications close: 2nd November 2026

Catholic Education NT reserves the right to close this Expression of Interest early or extend the closing date.