Assistant to Head of Teaching and Learning, Maternity leave

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.

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 facilities.

Meriden is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented individual to join our Senior School administration team.  This role supports key academic operations and helps deliver an exceptional educational experience for students, staff and families.

Working closely with our senior academic staff, you will help coordinate important school activities including student reporting, examinations, subject selection processes, professional learning programs and major academic events.

This role will ideally commence in mid-October 2026 or as negotiated.

This is a full-time, maternity leave role (approx. 14 months) reporting to the Principal’s EA, and ultimately the Principal.

How to apply:

Written applications should be addressed to the Principal, Mrs Lisa Brown, and include the following:

·         A cover letter with your title

·         Detailed CV outlining qualifications and experience

·         A current NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number with your date of birth

·         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.

Full role description and further details about this position can be found on the School’s website: www.meriden.nsw.edu.au

Applications close: Wednesday 2 September 2026 at 9.00am

*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

**Please note that we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies for this role. This vacancy is being managed directly.