Deputy Principal - Secondary

About the role

The Deputy Principal (Secondary) is a key member of the school leadership team at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Thamarrurr Catholic College, the sole provider of compulsory education in the remote Aboriginal community of Wadeye, 430 km south-west of Darwin. The school enrolls 450-550 students from Preschool to Year 12 and is bilingual and bicultural, integrating Thamarrurr culture and the Murrinhpatha language. The Deputy Principal works closely with the Principal to provide strategic and operational leadership across Catholic Identity, Teaching and Learning, Pastoral Care and Wellbeing, Community and Culture, and the management of resources.

Key responsibilities

• Provide faith-based leadership so that Catholic values are embedded in all aspects of school life.
• Lead teaching and learning across the Secondary years, ensuring high standards of pedagogy and student outcomes.
• Support the Principal in driving school improvement, innovation and cultural engagement.
• Build strong partnerships with families, staff and the wider community.
• Oversee pastoral care and wellbeing initiatives for students and staff.
• Manage resources and operations in line with CENT policies and frameworks.

Required profile

• Committed to Catholic education and a member of a Eucharistic community.
• Strong Catholic leadership experience, with a demonstrated ability to embed faith and values across school life.
• Postgraduate qualification (or studies) in Religious Education, Theology or Educational Leadership.
• Experienced school leader with proven capacity to drive teaching, learning and school improvement.
• Eligible for NT teacher registration and able to obtain a Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card); the role involves working with children.

Required skills

• Pastoral care and staff development skills.
• Effective communication and high-level organisational and administrative ability.

What we offer

• Salary of $171,233.18 plus superannuation.
• Relocation assistance of up to $4,500 and salary sacrifice options up to $15,900.
• Allocation of a school vehicle (new ute).
• Furnished housing, storage allowance, power and water contribution and incentive payments.
• Leave entitlements in line with the CENT Enterprise Agreement.
• Funded professional development, discounted tuition for children attending Catholic schools and access to the Employee Assistance Program.

Applications close on 17 November 2026. Candidates apply through the application package, providing a resume, cover letter and three referees, one of whom must be their Parish Priest or Pastor.