Post: Headteacher

Salary: Leadership Range L33-L38

Reporting to: Chair of Governors

Purpose of the Role To provide visionary leadership that balances academic rigour with the school's established culture of kindness and creativity. To stretch and challenge students to achieve their absolute best, while maintaining the school as a "sanctuary" where well-being is paramount and family engagement central to our success.

The governors are seeking to appoint an outstanding Headteacher for September 2026 at this highly successful, oversubscribed secondary school with a "warm, progressive and caring community" culture.

After 22 years of outstanding leadership, our current Headteacher has driven the school forward to the position it is in now, leaving it in a very exciting place to lead the school successfully into the next chapter. This vacancy creates a significant opportunity for an exceptional leader to join Marlborough.

About the School: Shaping Futures

The Marlborough Science Academy is a highly successful, mixed comprehensive school with a reputation for its resilience, innovation and creativity. We do not believe in "glass ceilings" or labelling students by targets; we believe that with extraordinary teaching, no student is left behind and curiosity is the key.

Our Values & Ethos

Marlborough is a very special place defined by our “Values”. As a Single Academy Trust, we sit at the heart of a vibrant learning community in St Albans. We pride ourselves on our unique ethos described by staff and student as being ‘just like a family’. We are a school that combines academic aspiration with a deep sense of care, inclusion, and opportunities for all. 

Our values are not just words on a wall; they underpin every decision, policy, and procedure. We are looking for a Headteacher who embodies these five values:

• Dignity
• Kindness
• Compassion
• Courage
• Endeavour

Please click on the TMSA Headteacher Pack link below to find out more about this role and our school.

How to Apply: Submit a completed application form and a supporting letter (maximum 2 sides of A4) detailing how your experience meets the job description and person specification. Supporting letter to be e mailed to Mrs D Dean, Director of Finances & Resources d.dean@marlborough.herts.sch.uk

• Closing Date: Thursday 5^th March 2026
• Shortlisting: Friday 6^th March 2026
• Selection Days: Thursday 12^th & Friday 13^th March 2026

Prospective Candidates

We welcome visits! Come and see our “exemplary behaviour” and feel the warmth and friendliness for yourself. To arrange a confidential conversation or visit, please contact the Headteacher’s PA, Marie Moynihan M.Moynihan@marlborough.herts.sch.uk

School Address:

The Marlborough Science Academy

Watling Street

St Albans AL1 2QA

Email: admin@marlborough.herts.sch.uk
Website: www.themarlboroughscienceacademy.co.uk

The Marlborough Science Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service. We will also carry out checks on social media for shortlisted candidates.