Deputy Principal

Catholic Education Northern Territory; Roper Gulf Region; On-site; AUD 146,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Housing and utilities support

Salary sacrificing options

Professional development

Leave entitlements

Tuition discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Murrupurtiyanuwu Catholic Primary School in Wurrumiyanga, NT, invites applicants for the Deputy Principal role commencing Jan 2027. This senior leadership position focuses on Catholic identity, strategic school improvement and strong community engagement to support a faith-based educational experience.

The Deputy Principal works with the Principal and leadership team to advance teaching quality, student outcomes and wellbeing, while managing resources within CENT policies and frameworks.

Qualifications

• Is committed to catholic education and is a member of a Eucharistic community.
• Demonstrated strong Catholic leadership experience embedding faith and values across school life.
• Holds or is undertaking postgraduate studies in Religious Education, Theology, or Educational Leadership.
• Experienced school leader with capacity to drive teaching, learning, and school improvement.
• Demonstrates strong pastoral care and staff development skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Catholic leadership

Senior leadership

Communication

Pedagogy & Learning

Pastoral care

Community engagement

Education

Postgraduate qualifications in Religious Education/Theology/Educational Leadership

Job description

DEPUTY PRINCIPAL, Murrupurtiyanuwu Catholic Primary School, Wurrumiyanga, Northern Territory, FULL TIME | PERMANENT | COMMENCING JAN 2027

Murrupurtiyanuwu Catholic Primary School is a well-established co-educational Catholic school located at Wurrumiyanga on Bathurst Island. It has an enrolment of 204 predominantly Tiwi students from early childhood to year six. You will be supporting a culturally rich community of learners with dedicated and committed teachers and indigenous assistant teachers focused on delivering a high-quality faith-based education.

The Position

The Deputy Principal holds a senior leadership position in a Catholic School. The Deputy Principal is challenged to be a person of faith and vision for Catholic education and to have the capacity to communicate this vision to others in the school community. The Deputy Principal works collaboratively with the Principal and other members of the school leadership team to provide strategic and operational leadership in the following areas: Catholic Identity, Leadership, Teaching & Learning, Pastoral Care & Wellbeing, Community and Culture and Finance, Facilities and Resources.

Why work with us?

• Competitive salary of $171,233.18 + Super
• Relocation assistance of up to $4,500.
• Salary sacrificing options up to $15,900.
• Additional remote school benefits, including furnished housing, storage allowance, power and water contribution, and incentive payments.
• 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide faith-based leadership that ensures Catholic values are embedded in all aspects of school life.
• Lead 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.

Essential Criteria

• 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).

Desirable Criteria

• Desirable: Experience in a remote or Indigenous setting.

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 legislation.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Applications close: 5th October 2026

The Catholic Education Office reserves the right to close this advertisement early or extend it beyond the closing date.