Headteacher
The Marlborough Science Academy, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2QA17 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
5 March 2026 at 10:59pm
Date listed
16 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £115,083.00 - £129,880.00 Annually (Actual)
Headteacher job summary
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 5th March 2026
- Shortlisting: Friday 6th March 2026
- Selection Days: Thursday 12th & Friday 13th 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.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About The Marlborough Science Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1335 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Marlborough Science Academy website
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