<p>Meriden is an Anglican school with a Christian foundation. Many of the staff live out their Christian faith and are active members of a local church. Staff at Meriden are required to actively invest in the Christian ethos of the School, be loyal to the School and the Principal, and publicly supportive of the School’s decisions.</p><p>Meriden is a leading Anglican girls’ school located in Sydney’s inner-west. Each year, Meriden ranks among the top independent girls’ schools in the HSC and other academic measures. Meriden seeks to cater for all students’ interests and abilities and offers a broad range of subject areas which are taught in purpose built facilities.</p><p>The Dean of Pastoral Care contributes to the leadership of the Junior School in all areas – academically, pastorally, co-curricularly and spiritually. This includes attending staff prayer meetings, publicly praying and modelling a Christian lifestyle. </p><p>The Dean of Pastoral Care attends formal school functions in a leadership capacity and attends informal school functions as often as possible. Attendance at functions is determined in consultation with the Head of Junior School. </p><p>This role is a permanent, full-time position to commence in Term 1, 2025.</p><p>This position reports to the Head of Junior School and ultimately the Principal.<br /><br /><br /><strong>How to apply:</strong></p><p>Written applications should be addressed to the Principal, Mrs Lisa Brown, and include the following:</p><ul><li>A cover letter with your title</li><li>Detailed CV outlining qualifications and experience</li><li>A current NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number with your date of birth</li><li>Details of NESA Accreditation</li><li>A copy of your valid COVID-19 vaccination certificate</li><li>Names and contact details of three referees. As well as these details, the applicant should also consider including the name and contact details of the Minister of the Church which he/she attends.</li></ul><p>Full role description and further details about this position can be found on the School’s website: <a href="http://www.meriden.nsw.edu.au" rel="nofollow"><strong>www.meriden.nsw.edu.au</strong></a></p><p><br /><strong>Applications close: Friday 1 November 2024 at 9.00am</strong><br /><br /><i>*Child Protection legislation applies to all applicants and a current Working with Children clearance is a requirement. Applicants must be a permanent resident and/or have full Australian work rights</i></p>