Vacancies
Working at St Albans School is an exciting and unique opportunity to be a part of one of the most ancient educational foundations in the world.
We aim to provide an ambitious education for all our students, and we employ passionate teachers who inspire our bright, curious and enthusiastic pupils with a love of their subject.
Our non-teaching staff work in a wide range of important and valuable roles providing support through their own expertise and profressionalism. The School’s ability to function and perform outstandingly well depends on the hard work and commitment of our non-teaching staff.
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Our current vacancies are listed below:
Teaching Vacancies
Director of Music - for September 2025
We are looking to appoint a well-qualified individual to join our highly-successful and forward-looking Music Department that makes an important contribution to the School’s reputation for academic and co-curricular excellence. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and inspirational leader who will lead all aspects of music education at the School, teach from KS3 to A Level, and prepare students for university or conservatoire entrance.
The School has its own salary structure based on, but substantially above, national scales and a wide range of opportunities for advancement beyond the basic pay scale.
St Albans is a beautiful Cathedral city, with a lively cultural life, surrounded by countryside but only 20 minutes from London by train, with easy access to motorways and airports.
St Albans School is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and the creation of an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment selections are made according to suitability for the post, irrespective of background or protected characteristic. We are 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. All positions within the School are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
For further details of the post and the application process please contact:
The Headmaster’s PA
01727 855521
hm@st-albans.herts.sch.uk
Click here to find out more about the role: Further Information Document
Closing date for applications is on Tuesday 7 January 2025 at 12 noon. The School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.
Director of Music - Further Information Document
Employment Application Form for Teaching Staff Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form
Non-Teaching Vacancies
Marketing and Communications Manager
We are seeking a dynamic and creative Marketing and Communications Manager to support the Director of Marketing, Admissions and Communications and to lead initiatives that enhance the School’s reputation, drive pupil recruitment, and showcase its unique identity. In addition to acting as ‘brand guardian’, this pivotal role involves developing, creating and implementing strategic marketing plans and activity, managing PR campaigns, planning impactful events and creating high-quality promotional materials that align with the School’s values and objectives.
The ideal candidate will bring significant proven experience creating and producing a wide range of high-quality promotional material with proficiency in Adobe CreativeSuite, InDesign, CMS management and MS Office. Commercial sector marketing experience is essential, education sector experience would be advantageous. An understanding of digital marketing and social media is required as is strong creative flair, exceptional writing and proofreading skills. Attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines are key to success in this role along with strong communication skills and a proactive approach.
Hours are full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, full year. Flexibility and additional hours are required including occasional evening and weekend School events.
Annual salary circa £45,000, dependent on experience, plus benefits including generous holiday entitlement, contributory pension scheme and life assurance.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must therefore be willing to undergo child protection screening and safer recruitment checks appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. St Albans School is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and the creation of an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment selections are made according to suitability for the post, irrespective of background or protected characteristic.
Please apply online by 20 January 2025. Should you have any queries please contact Sarah de Rossi, HR Manager, at scderossi@st-albans.herts.sch.uk. The School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.
Click here to find out more about the role: Further Information Document
Employment Application Form for Non-Teaching StaffEqual Opportunities Monitoring Form