Head of Department – Science, Term 1 2027

Meriden is an Anglican school with a Christian foundation. Many of the staff live out their Christian faith in their lives 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 seeking an outstanding educational leader to join our leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly accomplished Science teacher and emerging or experienced leader to shape the future direction of Science education in our high-performing school. Leading a dedicated team of teachers and laboratory staff, you will drive academic excellence, foster innovation and inspire the next generation of young women in Science.

This role is a permanent full-time position to commence in Term 1 2027.

This position reports to the Head of Teaching and Learning, and ultimately the Principal.

Applications close: Monday 7 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.