Deputy Principal

Murrupurtiyanuwu Catholic Primary School - Bathurst Island

BATHURST ISLAND, NT 


Deputy / Assistant Head of School

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 3 June 2025


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.

<p><strong>MURRUPURTIYANUWU CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL, WURRUMIYANGA</strong></p> <p><strong>FULL TIME | PERMANENT | COMMENCING 14 JULY 2025</strong></p> <p><strong>SALARY: $ 144,826 P.A PLUS SUPER</strong></p> <p><strong>The School:</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>The position:</strong></p> <p>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 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 &amp; Learning, Pastoral Care &amp; Wellbeing, Community and Culture and Finance, Facilities and Resources.</p> <p><strong>Essential Criteria:</strong></p> <ul> <li>A Catholic who is an active member of a Catholic Eucharistic community.</li> <li>If circumstances warrant it, we will accept applications from a person of faith who is an active member of their community and is committed to Catholic values and participation in Catholic Worship.</li> <li>Postgraduate qualifications or undertaking to commence studies in Religious Education, Theology and/or Educational Leadership.</li> <li>Registration or eligibility for registration with NT Teacher Registration Board.</li> <li>Working with Children Card (Ochre Card NT).</li> </ul> <p><strong>What we Offer:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Competitive Salary</li> <li>Relocation Assistance up to $ 4,500</li> <li>Funded Professional Development</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program</li> <li>Discounted school fees for Catholic Schools</li> <li>Additional remote school benefits (but not limited to) furnished housing, storage allowance, contribution to power and water, and incentive payments.</li> </ul> <p>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.&nbsp;</p> <p>Full details are outlined in the position description within the job attachments section.</p> <p><strong>Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.</strong></p> <p><strong>How to Apply:</strong></p> <p><strong>DOWNLOAD THE INFORMATION PACK FROM THE APPLICATION LINKS AS PER THE BELOW</strong></p> <p><strong>For external applicants - click on the below link to complete the application:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://cent.t1cloud.com/T1Default/CiAnywhere/Web/CENT/Public/Function/%24ORG.REC.EXAPN.WIZ/RECRUITMENT?suite=CES&amp;token=404b163e-3c85-458e-94dc-76171ab8000b" rel="nofollow"><strong><u>https://cent.t1cloud.com/T1Default/CiAnywhere/Web/CENT/Public/Function/%24ORG.REC.EXAPN.WIZ/RECRUITMENT?suite=CES&amp;token=404b163e-3c85-458e-94dc-76171ab8000b</u></strong></a><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>For CENT internal employees - click on the below link to complete the application:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://cent.t1cloud.com/T1Default/CiAnywhere/Web/CENT/RedirectToFunction?token=6fb2b969-cc37-4dce-88f8-21978c4db3fd&amp;f=%24ORG.REC.MYAPN.WIZ&amp;suite=CES" rel="nofollow"><strong><u>https://cent.t1cloud.com/T1Default/CiAnywhere/Web/CENT/RedirectToFunction?token=6fb2b969-cc37-4dce-88f8-21978c4db3fd&amp;f=%24ORG.REC.MYAPN.WIZ&amp;suite=CES</u></strong></a><strong><u>&nbsp;</u></strong></p> <p>To apply for this position, complete all the sections in the system by providing your resume, one page cover letter, address the essential criteria detailed in the position description and all the supporting documents as outlined in the information pack.</p> <p>If you require any additional information you are welcome to contact Recruitment at (08) 8984 1400.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Incomplete applications will not be considered.</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON 3 JUNE 2025</strong></p>