Murrupurtiyanuwu Catholic Primary School - Bathurst Island · Northern Territory
Deputy Principal
PrimaryDeputy / Assistant Head of SchoolHousing or relocation help
This full-time permanent Deputy Principal role is at Murrupurtiyanuwu Catholic Primary School in Wurrumiyanga on Bathurst Island, Northern Territory, commencing January 2027. The co-educational primary school serves 204 predominantly Tiwi students from early childhood to Year 6 and seeks an experienced Catholic leader for teaching and learning, wellbeing, culture and operations, with remote benefits including furnished housing.
- Salary of $171,233.18 plus superannuation
- Furnished housing and remote school benefits
- Relocation assistance of up to $4,500
- Postgraduate study required or underway
Closes in 16 days
Applications close 5 Oct 2026.
Read the full listing and applyOpens Teachers On Net, where the school takes applications.
About the role
Full-time, permanent Deputy Principal commencing January 2027, leading teaching and learning across the primary years alongside the Principal and leadership team. The role covers Catholic identity, school improvement, pastoral care, staff development, community engagement, operations and resources. Remote-school support includes furnished housing, relocation assistance, storage, power and water contributions, and incentive payments.
What they’re looking for
- Commitment to Catholic education and active Eucharistic community membership
- Strong Catholic leadership experience across school life
- Postgraduate study in religious education, theology or educational leadership
- Proven leadership in teaching, learning and school improvement
- Pastoral care and staff development experience
- NT teacher registration and Working with Children Clearance eligibility
About the school
Murrupurtiyanuwu Catholic Primary School is a co-educational Catholic school in Wurrumiyanga on Bathurst Island, with 204 students from early childhood to Year 6. The school serves a predominantly Tiwi community and provides faith-based education alongside dedicated teachers and Indigenous assistant teachers.
How to apply
Apply through the Catholic Education Office's online application portal, submitting a resume, cover letter addressing the essential criteria, and details of three referees, including a parish priest or pastor. Applications close 5 October 2026; recruitment can provide further information.
Written by Teachroles from the school’s listing. AI can make mistakes; check the original before you apply.
The role
- Sector
- Primary
- Role
- Deputy / Assistant Head of School
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 18 Sept 2026
In the school’s words
“DEPUTY PRINCIPAL MURRUPURTIYANUWU CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL WURRUMIYANGA, NORTHERN TERRITORY FULL TIME | PERMANENT | COMMENCING JAN 2027 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…”
The school
- Address
- Wurrumiyanga Community, BATHURST ISLAND, NT