Murrupurtiyanuwu Catholic Primary School - Bathurst Island · Northern Territory
Deputy Principal
PrimaryDeputy / Assistant Head of SchoolHousing or relocation help
Murrupurtiyanuwu Catholic Primary School in Wurrumiyanga on Bathurst Island is seeking a permanent, full-time Deputy Principal for its early childhood to Year 6 school of 204 predominantly Tiwi students. The role covers Catholic identity, teaching and learning, wellbeing, community engagement and operations. Applicants need school leadership experience, relevant postgraduate study and NT registration eligibility. Salary is $171,233.18 plus super, with furnished housing and relocation assistance.
- Permanent full-time deputy principal position
- Wurrumiyanga, Bathurst Island location
- $171,233.18 salary plus superannuation
- Furnished housing and relocation assistance available
Closes in 5 days
Applications close 9 Nov 2026.
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About the role
Permanent, full-time Deputy Principal providing senior leadership across primary years from early childhood to Year 6. The role works with the Principal and leadership team across Catholic identity, teaching and learning, wellbeing, community engagement, and school operations. The package includes a salary of $171,233.18 plus superannuation, relocation support, furnished housing, remote-area benefits, and other leave and professional development provisions.
What they’re looking for
- Commitment to Catholic education and active participation in Catholic worship
- Postgraduate study in religious education, theology, or educational leadership
- Proven senior leadership in teaching, learning, and school improvement
- Strong pastoral care and staff development skills
- Effective communication and high-level organisational and administrative ability
- Northern Territory registration and eligibility for an Ochre Card
About the school
Murrupurtiyanuwu Catholic Primary School is a co-educational school at Wurrumiyanga on Bathurst Island, with 204 mainly Tiwi students. It serves a culturally rich community through Catholic education, with teachers and Indigenous assistant teachers supporting learners from early childhood to Year 6.
How to apply
Apply through the relevant online application portal with a resume, cover letter addressing the essential criteria, and details for three referees, including a parish priest or pastor. Applications close on 9 November 2026; enquiries can be directed to the Recruitment team.
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
- 26 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“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…”
The school
- Address
- Wurrumiyanga Community, BATHURST ISLAND, NT