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Deputy Principal – Ltyentye Apurte Catholic School (NT)
posted 1 week ago in Education , in LeadershipJob Description
Ltyentye Apurte Catholic School – Santa Teresa
FULL TIME| PERMANENT | COMMENCING 14 APRIL 2025 | SALARY- $ 144,826 P.A PLUS SUPER
Are you a dynamic and forward-thinking leader passionate about faith formation, innovation in education and community engagement?
Ltyentye Apurte Catholic School invites you to apply for a unique opportunity to shape the future of our students as the Deputy Principal.
The School:
Ltyentye Apurte Catholic School (LACS) is situated in the Santa Teresa community, about 83 km south- east of Alice Springs. The community started as a Catholic Mission in the early 1950s. The local Arrernte language is the first, most frequently used language. The school also features a strong English as an additional language/dialect (EALD) approach. There are about 600 people in the community and a school enrolment of approximately 130 students from Pre-School to year 12.
The Position:
The Deputy Principal provides a high level of leadership, counsel and support to the Principal across all aspects of the College, with a specific focus on: Pastoral Care and Wellbeing, Timetabling, Daily Organisation, and Staff Management. The Deputy Principal is challenged to be a person of faith and vision for Catholic education and has the capacity to communicate this vision to others in the school community. As a member of the senior leadership team of the school, key areas of work include management of the college and working with specialised staff members to achieve student outcomes.
Essential Criteria:
- A Catholic who is an active member of a Catholic Eucharistic community.
- If circumstances warrant it, we will accept applications from a person of faith who is an active member of their community and is committed to Catholic values and participation in Catholic Worship.
- Post graduate qualifications or undertaking to commence studies in Religious Education,
- Theology and/or Educational Leadership.
- Registration or eligibility for registration with NT Teacher Registration Board.
- Working with Children Card (Ochre Card NT).
What we Offer:
- Competitive Salary
- Relocation Assistance up to $ 4,000.00
- Funded Professional Development
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounted school fees for Catholic Schools
The position involves working with children. The appointment of the successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child related employment in accordance with the law.
Full details are outlined in the position description.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply:
DOWNLOAD THE INFORMATION PACK FROM THE APPLICATION LINKS AS PER THE BELOW
For external applicants, click ‘Apply ‘ to complete the application.
For CENT internal employees – click on the below link to complete the application:
To apply for this position, complete all the sections in the system by providing your resume, one page cover letter, address the essential criteria in the position description and all the supporting documents as outlined in the information pack.
If you require any additional information regarding this position you are welcome to contact Recruitment on (08) 89 841 400.
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE – 26 FEBRUARY 2025
