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Marlborough House School

Kent

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2020
Apply by:
20 October 2019

Job overview

Marlborough House School is a leading independent day and boarding prep school for boys and girls situated in 34 acres of exquisite countryside in Hawkhurst, on the Kent/Sussex border. The School has a rich history having been founded in Hove in 1874, before moving to its current site in 1930. Marlborough House today provides a high-quality education with a truly individual focus. Pupils are supported, encouraged and inspired to unlock their unique talents and potential at each stage of their journey from the age of 3 to 13. All children are nurtured within a community where the mantra of ‘valuing self and others’ is at the very heart and are instilled with a wonder and excitement for learning.

The Governors of Marlborough House now seek to appoint a new Head to lead the School from September 2020. This person will inspire by providing a compelling vision, clear leadership and a personal style which successfully engages the school and wider community. They will have a true passion for high-quality teaching and learning, and a drive and determination to remain up-to-date with contemporary education. This person will also be wholly committed to the importance and impact of excellent pastoral care and well-being for young people.

Further information on Marlborough House School can be found at - www.marlboroughhouseschool.co.uk

A candidate brief is available from www.odgers.com/73390.

Letters of application and CVs should be sent by the closing date, 09:00 BST on Monday 21 October, to Peter Lawrence at Odgers Berndtson quoting reference PWL/73390.

Marlborough House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

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About Marlborough House School

About us

Set in beautiful extensive grounds in the village of Hawkhurst in Kent, Marlborough House is a country Prep School for 2 ½ to 13 year old boys and girls with a distinctly family feel; small enough for everyone to be known and cared for whilst still being bold and ambitious for the future. We believe strongly in allowing the children to develop values and character alongside an exciting academic, creative and sporting Curriculum.

Marlborough House School was rated as 'Excellent' in all areas in our 2023 ISI Inspection Report; the highest rating a school can achieve. The Educational Quality Inspection is a rigorous three-day review, assessing both pupils’ achievements and pupils’ personal development.

  • Our Pupils’ Achievements were rated as ‘Excellent’
  • Our Pupils’ Personal Development was rated as ‘Excellent’


Our pupils move onto senior schools at either 11 or 13 – there is a proud track record of success to Cranbrook at 11 as well as a range of independent senior schools at 13.

Our staff are our greatest resource and we are committed to employing inspirational teachers who have passion, drive and vision with the overall aim of giving each child at Marlborough house confidence, determination and a willingness to try new things.

Our website www.marlboroughhouseschool.co.uk will give you a flavour of life at Marlborough House as well as some useful information.

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