Assistant Head Academic
The Marist School
Sunninghill
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01 September 2026
- Apply by:
- 21 March 2026
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional educational leader to join our thriving all‑girls' independent school as Assistant Head Academic. This pivotal role will suit a dynamic, forward‑thinking professional who is passionate about girls’ education and committed to fostering an ambitious, inclusive, and intellectually vibrant learning culture.
As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Assistant Head Academic will provide strategic direction and day‑to‑day oversight of the School’s academic provision. This includes leading on curriculum development, assessment, teaching and learning, and staff professional development. The successful candidate will champion high standards, innovative practice, and research‑led teaching practice, ensuring that every pupil is challenged, supported, and inspired to achieve their full potential.
The role requires a collaborative leader who can motivate and empower colleagues, build strong relationships across the school community, and communicate a clear vision for academic excellence. Candidates should bring a proven track record of successful leadership, outstanding classroom practice, and the ability to analyse data, drive improvement, and manage change with confidence and sensitivity.
The Marist School employs around 120 members of staff, and we are proud to be a diverse community that fosters a family spirit. The School is a leading independent Catholic day school for girls aged 2 to 18 and boys aged 2 to 7. We have a values-led culture within a calm setting rooted in kindness, service, and a strong moral code, through which we deliver exceptional academic fire power. At The Marist, our girls reach for the stars, but with their feet firmly on the ground. Rooted in humility and quiet confidence, pupils are supported by high-calibre staff who provide academic challenge, develop each girl’s unique strengths, and prepare them to be anything they choose - trailblazers, changemakers, and good citizens.
Prospective candidates are invited to contact Bea Simmons: Deputy Head for an informal conversation about the role: BSimmons@themarist.com
Interviews for the role will be held: Friday 27th March
If you would like to be part of our exceptional staff body, please apply here:
Attached documents
About The Marist School
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Welcome to The Marist School, where our pupils have the opportunity to reach for the stars with their feet firmly on the ground.
Our down-to-earth and grounded environment serves as the perfect launch pad for our pupils’ success in academic, sports, and personal growth. Our pupils thrive in an environment that encourages risk-taking, where they are not afraid to leave their comfort zones and explore new territories. The Marist School also emphasises human qualities, life skills, and emotional intelligence, ensuring that our pupils are not just academically successful but also well-rounded individuals. As a Catholic school with a clear value system, we welcome all faiths and none, and our pupils are in the driving seat of their education. Join us at The Marist School, where we aim ever higher academically without compromising the kindness that is the heart of our school.
Prospectus - https://issuu.com/themaristascot/docs/the_marist_school_prospectus
Vision Guide - https://issuu.com/themaristascot/docs/the_marist_vision_booklet
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