DEPUTY HEAD ACADEMIC

Full time / Permanent

Highly competitive salary

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:

• Continued Professional Development (CPD) opportunities
• An opportunity to join our warm, vibrant and ambitious independent day school set in the heart of St Albans, easily accessible to central and outer London
• Use of sports facilities, including gym* (*Conditions apply)
• An extensive benefits package; free lunches, generous pension scheme, free life assurance
• Competitive salary

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