<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>Meriden wishes to employ a Head of Department and Assistant Chaplain to commence in 2025. 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> </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>This is a full-time, 12month maternity leave position to commence in Term 1, 2025.</p><p>This position reports to both the Head of Teaching and Learning and Chaplain, and ultimately the Principal.</p><p> </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 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><strong>                                                                                                           </strong></p><p><strong>Applications close: Friday 15th November 2024 at 9.00am</strong></p><p> </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>