English Teacher/Assistant Head of Department

English Teacher/Assistant Head of Department

Head of Faculty / Department

Teaching Subject: English

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 6 March 2026

We are looking to appoint a qualified and passionate English Teacher/Assistant Head of Department to join our high achieving, collegial and dynamic department.

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.

We are looking to appoint a qualified and passionate English Teacher/Assistant Head of Department to join our high achieving, collegial and dynamic department. The successful applicant will possess a deep understanding of current English syllabus documents and pedagogical strategies. They will be driven by an innate passion for literature and love for the subject.

This is an exciting opportunity to step into a key leadership role within the English Department.

This is a permanent full-time position to commence in Term 2 2026.

This position reports to the Head of Department – English, 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
• Details of NESA Accreditation
• 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: Friday 6 March 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*

Meriden School

STRATHFIELD, NSW

http://www.meriden.nsw.edu.au

Principal:
Mrs Lisa Brown

Affiliation: Anglican
Teaching Level: Combined

1700 Students

Multi Campus

Meriden is a leading Anglican girls’ school located in Sydney’s inner-west. Meriden is an Anglican school with a Christian foundation. 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.