<p>Meriden is a leading Anglican girls’ school located in Sydney’s inner-west. Each year, Meriden ranks among the top 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 classrooms.</p> <p>Meriden invites suitable applicants to apply for the position of Head of Department - Christian Education and Assistant Chaplain.&nbsp;</p> <p>The Head of Department takes responsibility for the teaching and learning of the subject area within the School, and the professional development and care of the staff within the Department.<strong>&nbsp;</strong>As an Assistant Chaplain, he/she also assists the Chaplaincy team in building strong faith through evangelism, discipleship and training within the School.</p> <p><strong>This is a permanent full-time position to commence in Term 1, 2026.</strong></p> <p>The position reports to&nbsp;the Head of Teaching and Learning as well as the School Chaplain, and ultimately the Principal.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><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 along with your date of birth</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>&nbsp;</p> <p>Full role description and further details about this position can be found on the School’s website:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.meriden.nsw.edu.au" rel="nofollow"><strong>www.meriden.nsw.edu.au</strong></a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Applications close:&nbsp;&nbsp;Monday 11 August 2025 at 9.00am</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><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>