Holy Family Catholic Primary School - Karama · Northern Territory
DEPUTY PRINCIPAL
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School in Karama, Darwin, seeks a permanent, full-time Deputy Principal from January 2027. The senior leader will work with the Principal across Transition to Year 6, focusing on curriculum, staff development, wellbeing, timetabling, daily operations and community relationships, with occasional classroom relief. Applicants should be Catholic or committed to Catholic values and meet NT registration and Ochre Card requirements; salary is $171,233.18 plus superannuation, with relocation assistance available.
- Permanent full-time position
- Commences January 2027
- Transition to Year 6 setting
- $171,233.18 salary plus superannuation
Closes tomorrow
Applications close 6 Nov 2026.
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About the role
Permanent full-time Deputy Principal commencing January 2027, supporting the Principal across a Transition to Year 6 primary school. The role leads pastoral care and wellbeing, curriculum and instructional practice, timetabling, daily organisation, staff development and management, and community relationships. The Deputy Principal may also undertake targeted teaching or classroom relief when required; the advertised salary is $171,233.18 plus superannuation, with relocation support available.
What they’re looking for
- Catholic faith and active participation in Catholic worship
- Commitment to Catholic education and the Church’s mission
- Postgraduate study in religious education, theology or educational leadership
- NT teacher registration or eligibility for registration
- Current or obtainable NT Working with Children Clearance
- Strong senior leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
About the school
Holy Family Catholic Primary School is a diverse Catholic school in Darwin’s northern suburbs, with students from Transition to Year 6, an Early Learning Centre and outside-school-hours care. Its community is guided by the Gospel values of mercy, respect and courage, with strong connections among the school, families, parish and wider community.
How to apply
Apply through the relevant Catholic Education NT recruitment link with a current resume and cover letter addressing the essential criteria. Provide three professional referees, including a parish priest or pastor; applications close at an unstated time on 6 November 2026, with further information available from 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
- 27 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“The Deputy Principal provides a high level of leadership, counsel and support to the Principal across all aspects of the school, with a specific focus on: Pastoral Care and Wellbeing, Timetabling, Daily Organisation, and Staff Management. FULL TIME | COMMENCING…”
The school
- Address
- Calytrix Rd, KARAMA, NT