Principal - St Nicholas of Myra, Penrith

Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese – Penrith NSW

Temporary Full-Time | 2027 School Year | Commencing 20 January 2027

Lead with faith and purpose in a caring Catholic school community where every child is encouraged to grow, achieve and develop a lifelong love of learning.

St Nicholas of Myra Primary School, Penrith, is seeking an experienced and faith-filled educational leader to undertake the role of Acting Principal on a temporary full-time basis for the 2027 school year, commencing 20 January 2027.

St Nicholas of Myra is a warm and welcoming Catholic school community where every child is known, valued and supported to flourish. Guided by the motto "Truth Through Learning", the school nurtures students' spiritual, emotional and academic growth, inspiring curiosity, creativity and a lifelong love of learning.

Grounded in Catholic faith, the school's five core values of Respect, Responsibility, Cooperation, Justice and Compassion guide learning, relationships and everyday school life. Strong partnerships with families and St Nicholas of Myra Parish create a safe, inclusive and supportive environment where students are challenged to grow and achieve their potential.

About the Opportunity

Temporary Full-Time | 2027 School Year | Commencing 20 January 2027

Lead with faith and purpose in a caring Catholic school community where every child is encouraged to grow, achieve and develop a lifelong love of learning.

St Nicholas of Myra Primary School, Penrith, is seeking an experienced and faith-filled educational leader to undertake the role of Acting Principal on a temporary full-time basis for the 2027 school year, commencing 20 January 2027.





St Nicholas of Myra is a warm and welcoming Catholic school community where every child is known, valued and supported to flourish. Guided by the motto "Truth Through Learning", the school nurtures students' spiritual, emotional and academic growth, inspiring curiosity, creativity and a lifelong love of learning.

Grounded in Catholic faith, the school's five core values of Respect, Responsibility, Cooperation, Justice and Compassion guide learning, relationships and everyday school life. Strong partnerships with families and St Nicholas of Myra Parish create a safe, inclusive and supportive environment where students are challenged to grow and achieve their potential.

About the Opportunity

As Acting Principal, you will provide spiritual, educational and operational leadership to the school community. You will build on the school's strengths, maintain momentum in its strategic priorities and lead a culture of high expectations, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Working closely with the leadership team, staff, families and parish, you will strengthen teaching and learning, nurture student wellbeing and ensure the school's Catholic mission is reflected in everyday practice.





This is an opportunity for a relational and capable leader to guide a welcoming primary school community while further developing their principal leadership experience within Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese.

You will:

- Provide spiritual, educational and operational leadership across the school.
- Strengthen Catholic identity and nurture the school's mission and core values.
- Lead a coherent, evidence-informed improvement agenda focused on student learning, growth and wellbeing.
- Develop a high-performing leadership team and build staff capability through coaching, collaboration and professional learning.
- Use data to evaluate impact, guide priorities and strengthen teaching and assessment practices.
- Foster a protected, inclusive school culture where students, staff and families feel known, valued and connected.
- Manage staffing, finances, facilities and resources effectively and equitably to support school priorities.
- Build purposeful partnerships with families, the parish and wider community.
- Maintain continuity and momentum in the school's strategic and operational priorities throughout the acting appointment.

Selection Criteria

Please respond to 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 school 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 primary curriculum, teaching, learning and assessment.
- Builds high-performing leadership teams and professional learning communi

📌 Principal - St Nicholas of Myra, Penrith
🏢 Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
📍 Penrith