Deputy Principal

Catholic Education Northern Territory; Roper Gulf Region; Sur place; AUD 154 000 - 188 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Relocation assistance

Salary sacrificing options

Remote school benefits (furnished hous

Remote school benefits (storage, power

Generous leave entitlements

Professional development

Discounted tuition

Employee Assistance Program

Résumé du poste

Catholic Education Northern Territory are inviting applications for the Deputy Principal role at Murrupurtiyanuwu Catholic Primary School in Wurrumiyanga. The successful candidate will lead faith-based school life, drive teaching and learning across the primary years, and collaborate with the Principal to promote school improvement and cultural engagement.

The role requires strong Catholic leadership experience, postgraduate qualifications in RE/Theology or Educational Leadership, and the

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualifications in Religious Education, Theology or Educational Leadership.
• Demonstrated capacity to drive teaching, learning and school improvement.
• Experience embedding faith and values across school life.

Responsabilités

• Provide faith-based leadership embedding Catholic values in all aspects of school life.
• Lead teaching and learning across Primary years with strong pedagogy and student outcomes.
• Support the Principal in driving school improvement, innovation and cultural engagement.
• Build 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.

Connaissances

Catholic leadership

Pastoral care

Communication

Organisational ability

Educational leadership

Working with Children Check

NT teacher registration

Formation

Postgraduate qualifications in Religious Education / Theology / Educational Leadership

Description du poste

The School

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

As Deputy Principal, you will;

• 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.

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).

Desirable Criteria

• 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.

Applications close: 09 November 2026

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

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.