Principal Leader - St Madeleine’s Primary, Kenthurst

Permanent Full-Time | Commencing Term 1, 2027 

Lead a welcoming Catholic primary school where faith, learning and strong community partnerships inspire every child to discover their strengths and fulfil their potential.  

Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) is seeking an experienced and faith-filled educational leader to join St Madeleine’s Primary School, Kenthurst as Principal Leader. This is a permanent full-time position commencing in Term 1, 2027.

As Principal Leader, you will provide spiritual, educational and operational leadership to a welcoming K–6 Catholic school situated within the natural bushland environment of Kenthurst. You will lead a clear and evidence-informed improvement agenda, strengthen staff capability and create the conditions in which every student is known, valued and supported to flourish.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a relational and strategic leader to build upon St Madeleine’s strong foundations and guide the next chapter of a well-established Catholic learning community.

About You

You are a passionate Catholic educator with a deep commitment to the learning, growth, faith formation and wellbeing of every child.

You lead with clarity, compassion and purpose, building strong relationships and inspiring a shared commitment to improvement. You create a culture of trust, belonging and high expectations in which students and staff feel safe, supported and empowered to succeed.

Your leadership reflects sound judgement, strategic thinking and a strong belief in the transformative power of Catholic education. You work collaboratively with staff, families, the parish and the wider community to ensure faith, learning and wellbeing are meaningfully connected throughout school life.

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

• A Parish Priest Recommendation

• Evidence of NESA accreditation

Your Application

Your application should include:

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

• A current curriculum vitae (CV)

About St Madeleine’s Primary School and CSPD

Established in 1987, St Madeleine’s Primary School serves families from Kenthurst and surrounding semi-rural communities. Named in honour of St Madeleine Sophie Barat, the school reflects her commitment to the care and education of children.

Guided by the motto “Love Learning,” St Madeleine’s is a welcoming K–6 Catholic community set within a natural bushland environment. Dedicated educators provide contemporary and personalised learning that nurtures faith, supports the whole child and inspires every student to discover their strengths and flourish.

Strong partnerships between the school, parish and families connect faith, learning and life.

To learn more, visit the St Madeleine’s Primary School website.

St Madeleine’s is part of Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD). Principal Leaders benefit from a collaborative leadership community, professional development and opportunities to contribute to Catholic education across Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains.

Visit the CSPD website or follow CSPD on LinkedIn.

Interested?

If you are an inspiring and strategic leader ready to shape the future of a thriving Catholic primary 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 Office of the Children’s Guardian.

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.