Deputy Head

Overview

Deputy Head

Salary:
The salary for this role will be on The Marist’s Leadership Scale and will reflect the seniority of the position and the experience of the successful candidate.

Location:

Sunninghill, near Ascot, Berkshire

Start Date:

01/09/2026

• The Deputy Head plays a central role in the strategic leadership, organisation and day-to-day running of the School, working in close partnership with the Principal and other members of the Senior Leadership Team.
• Carry significant responsibility across academic, pastoral and super-curricular life and contribute to a vision for the School’s future.
• Be decisive yet adaptable, respond effectively to evolving circumstances, and demonstrate outstanding organisational skills to manage competing priorities while maintaining clarity, pace, and strategic focus.
• Provide evidence of an ambitious and innovative vision for the School, with emotional intelligence to motivate, develop and get the best from a dedicated, talented and experienced teaching team.
• Act as a visible, inspiring presence within the school, championing excellence in teaching, learning and scholarship while embodying the school values.
• Collaborate with the Principal and a team of three Assistant Heads; work with the Preparatory School’s leadership to ensure continuity of academic and pastoral values.

• Highly experienced educational leader of authority, judgement and experience.
• Ability to respond to changing circumstances with strong organisational and leadership capabilities.

The Marist School employs around 120 staff and is a diverse community that fosters a family spirit. It is a leading independent Catholic day school for girls aged 2 to 18 and boys aged 2 to 7, with a values-led culture rooted in kindness, service and a strong moral code.

At The Marist, pupils are supported by high-calibre staff who provide academic challenge and develop each girl’s strengths, preparing them to be trailblazers, changemakers and good citizens.

If you would like to contribute to our mission, please apply here:

Closing Date: 22 February 2026

Interview Date: 04 March 2026

Applications will be considered as they arrive; interviews may take place before the closing date for strong candidates. Submit applications as soon as possible.

The Marist School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. 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). All posts are subject to satisfactory statutory employment checks and referencing.

Right to work:
The successful candidate will be eligible to work in the UK or have leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of employment. The School does not sponsor visas for work in the UK.