Principal - St Nicholas of Myra, Penrith

Employment

Full time, Temporary

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Catholic

Teaching level

Primary

Salary range

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Closing date

26 October 2026

10 days remaining

Posted 13 Oct 2026

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About St Nicholas of Myra Primary School

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

62%
38%

Socio-educational background

Above the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

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…

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