Principal - St Nicholas of Myra, Penrith
Employment
Full time, Temporary
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Primary
Salary range
Closing date
26 October 2026
Posted 13 Oct 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-6
School staff (FTE)
20.4
14.4 teaching · 6 non-teaching
Students per teacher
11.7:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
169
Indigenous students
7%
Language other than English
33%
Girls vs boys
104 girls · 65 boys
Socio-educational background
Above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
Acting Principal - St Nicholas of Myra, Penrith
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 lea…