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Job Title: Principal Leader - St Andrews College Marayong

Posting Start Date: 18/08/2026

Posting End Date: 12/09/2026

Job Description:

Principal Leader - St Andrews College, Marayong

Lead a thriving Catholic secondary school community where faith, learning and belonging inspire every student to achieve their personal best.

Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) is seeking an exceptional, faith-filled educational leader to join St Andrew's College, Marayong, as Principal Leader. This is a permanent full-time position commencing in Term 1, 2027.

As Principal Leader, you will provide strategic, spiritual and educational leadership to a large and dynamic Catholic secondary school community. You will lead the College's continued growth and development, cultivating a culture of faith, excellence, inclusion and belonging that enables students and staff to thrive.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a visionary and relational leader who can unite the community around a shared purpose, lead evidence-informed improvement and build upon the strong foundations and achievements of the College.

About You

You are a passionate Catholic educator with a deep commitment to the success, growth and wellbeing of every student.

Throughout your career, you have continued to develop your professional knowledge and leadership capability, modelling the value of lifelong learning through your qualifications and engagement with the profession.

The communities you have served will speak to the strength of your relationships, your calm and purposeful leadership, and your ability to create a warm, supportive and high-expectations culture. Your leadership reflects a relentless focus on excellence and inclusion, grounded in a deep belief in the transformative power of Catholic education.

Selection Criteria

Please address the following criteria, providing examples that demonstrate the impact of your leadership:

Demonstrates a deep understanding of Catholic identity, actively nurturing a Christ-centred culture that shapes relationships,



decision-making and every aspect of College life.

Leads an unrelenting focus on student learning, growth and wellbeing through a coherent, evidence-informed improvement agenda, high expectations and the effective implementation of curriculum, teaching, learning and assessment.

Builds high-performing leadership teams and professional learning communities, strengthening collective efficacy, accountability and professional growth through collaboration, reflection and evidence-informed practice.

Champions evidence-informed decision-making, using data purposefully to evaluate impact, guide strategic priorities and build staff capability to improve student outcomes.

Creates a culture of trust, belonging and high expectations, where diversity is celebrated, student voice is valued and families are engaged as genuine partners in learning.

Provides strategic stewardship of people, resources and partnerships, allocating staff, time, finances and facilities equitably while building purposeful community connections and leading sustainable, future-focused improvement.

Qualifications & Accreditation

Applicants must:

Meet the requirements of Category E Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead, or be willing to achieve these requirements within the first contract term

Hold a valid Working with Children Check

Hold NESA accreditation

During the recruitment process, applicants will be required to provide:

Certified copy of Category D or E Accreditation

Copy of Baptism Certificate

Working with Children Check clearance * Evidence of NESA accreditation

A Parish Priest Recommendation

Your Application

Your application should include:

A cover letter addressing the selection criteria (maximum three pages)

A current curriculum vitae (CV)

St Andrew's College & Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD)

St Andrew's College, Marayong is a vibrant, dual-campus Catholic secondary school serving students from Years 7-12.

Since its establishment in 1998, the College has developed a robust reputation for educational excellence, grounded in Catholic values and a commitment to nurturing the whole person.

The College is a dynamic learning community characterised by high expectations,



strong partnerships with families and a culture that empowers young people to grow, succeed and contribute positively to society.

St Andrew's College is part of Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese, a system of 83 primary and secondary schools committed to transforming learning and unlocking the potential of more than 40,000 students.

CSPD Principal Leaders are supported by a collaborative community of educational leaders, ensuring that no school leads in isolation. With more than 5,000 employees, CSPD offers exceptional opportunities for professional growth, leadership development and meaningful contribution to Catholic education.

To learn more, visit the or follow CSPD on .

Interested?

If you are an inspiring and strategic leader ready to shape the future of a thriving Catholic secondary school community, we encourage you to apply.

This position involves working with children. The appointment of the successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory employment screening, including a valid Working with Children Check, and compliance with CSPD's Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Students and Children. For further information, please visit the .

CSPD promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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