Deputy Principal - Secondary
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
5 October 2026
Posted 10 Sep 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
T-12
School staff (FTE)
104
38 teaching · 66 non-teaching
Students per teacher
12.3:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
467
Indigenous students
98%
Language other than English
98%
Girls vs boys
231 girls · 236 boys
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
DEPUTY PRINCIPAL (Secondary) AT OUR LADY OF THE SACRED HEART THAMARRURR CATHOLIC COLLEGE
FULL-TIME | ONGOING CONTRACT | COMMENCING OCT 2026 (Term 4)
SALARY $171,233.18 P.A. PLUS SUPER
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At Catholic Education Northern Territory, we’re more than a network of schools. We’re a community inspired by the Gospel of Jesus Christ, committed to educational excellence, equity, and fullness of life for all.
The School:
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Thamarrurr Catholic College (OLSHT) is the sole provider of compulsory education in the remote Aboriginal community of Wadeye, 430 km south-west of Darwin. With enrolments of 450–550 students from Preschool to Year 12, OLSHT is a bilingual and bicultural school, integrating Thamarrurr culture and the Murrinhpatha language across all aspects of learning.
The Position:
The Deputy Principal (Secondary) is a key member of the school leadership team, working 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 effective management of resources. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead with faith and vision, making a meaningful difference in the lives of students and families.
Why work for Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Thamarrurr Catholic College?
- Competitive salary of $171,233.18 + Super
- Relocation assistance of up to $4,500.
- Salary sacrificing options up to $15,900.
- Allocation of a school vehicle - new ute
- Additional remote school benefits, including furnished housing, …