Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Thamarrurr Catholic College · Northern Territory
DEPUTY PRINCIPAL (Primary)
Area schoolDeputy / Assistant Head of SchoolHousing or relocation help
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Thamarrurr Catholic College seeks a permanent, full-time Deputy Principal (Primary) in remote Wadeye, Northern Territory. The role leads primary teaching and learning, Catholic identity, wellbeing and school improvement in a bilingual, bicultural Preschool to Year 12 school, and suits an experienced Catholic school leader. Salary is $171,233.18 plus superannuation, with furnished housing, a vehicle and relocation assistance.
- Permanent, full-time leadership position
- $171,233.18 salary plus superannuation
- Furnished housing and new school ute
- Relocation assistance up to $4,500
Closes in 12 days
Applications close 17 Nov 2026.
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About the role
The permanent, full-time Deputy Principal (Primary) will lead primary teaching and learning and support the Principal across Catholic identity, school improvement, pastoral care, community engagement, staff wellbeing, resources and operations. The role is based in Wadeye and includes strategic and faith-based leadership across the school. The package includes a salary of $171,233.18 plus superannuation, relocation assistance, a school vehicle, furnished housing and other remote-school benefits.
What they’re looking for
- Commitment to Catholic education and membership of a Eucharistic community
- Catholic leadership experience embedding faith and values across school life
- Postgraduate study in Religious Education, Theology, or Educational Leadership
- School leadership experience driving teaching, learning, and improvement
- Strong pastoral care and staff development capability
- NT registration eligibility and ability to obtain an Ochre Card
About the school
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Thamarrurr Catholic College is the only provider of compulsory education in the remote Aboriginal community of Wadeye, 430 kilometres south-west of Darwin. It has 450–550 students from Preschool to Year 12 and is a bilingual, bicultural Catholic school incorporating Thamarrurr culture and Murrinhpatha across its learning.
How to apply
Apply through the relevant external applicant or current Catholic Education Northern Territory employee link, submitting a resume, cover letter addressing the essential criteria, and details for three referees, including a Parish Priest or Pastor. Applications close on 17 November 2026; enquiries can be directed to the recruitment team.
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The role
- Sector
- Area school
- Role
- Deputy / Assistant Head of School
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 28 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Thamarrurr Catholic College seeks a Deputy Principal (Primary) to provide strategic, operational, and faith-based leadership in Wadeye, NT. Full-time role offering competitive salary, relocation, furnished housing, and vehicle. At Catholic Education Northern Territory, we're…”
The school
- Address
- 1 Perdjert St, WADEYE, NT