DEPUTY HEAD ACADEMIC
Full time / Permanent
Required for September 2025
or January 2026
St Albans Education Group (STAEG) is a group of vibrant
schools supported by a diverse and enthusiastic community of staff, pupils,
parents, alumni and friends. It is important that our staff reflect the
diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications
from people of all genders and sexual orientation, from all cultural
backgrounds, and from those with disabilities.
This is an exciting opportunity to take the academic lead
in one of the UK’s most successful girls’ day schools. The Deputy Head Academic
reports to the Head of STAHS Senior and is responsible for overseeing the
strategic development and operational running of the school’s academic
programme. The Deputy Head Academic will work closely with the Head of Senior,
the Deputy Head Pastoral and other members of the Senior School SLT in
formulating school policy and overseeing the day-to-day running of the Senior
School.
The successful
candidate will be a hands-on and experienced educator whose personal ethos and
values are fully aligned with those of the Group and the School; in particular,
they will be excited by the Teach to 25 philosophy and will contribute
enthusiastically to its further development. They will have a strong track
record of leadership in an academically ambitious environment, of working
collaboratively with members of the school community and will be able to
communicate effectively and with confidence to parents, pupils and colleagues.
The preferred start
date for this position is September 2025; however, January 2026 will be
considered for the right candidate.
In return we offer:
Closing date for
applications is 9am on Wednesday 19 March 2025
Interviews will
be held in two stages: Monday 24 March and Wednesday 26 March 2025
The High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting
the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers
to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child
protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past
employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Registered Charity No: 311065
Tatiana Horden
01727792546
recruitment@stahs.org.uk