| Reference: | AQ3530 |
| Specialisms: | Education, Marketing, Schools |
| Date posted: | 18th March 2026 |
I am delighted to extend my warmest welcome to you as you consider joining St James Schools. We appreciate your interest in becoming a part of our unique and inspiring educational community.
At St James, we take immense pride in our distinctive philosophical approach to education. Mindfulness, vegetarian lunches, and the inclusion of Sanskrit in our curriculum are just a few of the ways in which we stand out from the crowd. Our students, parents, and staff all cherish our truly unique ethos, built on principles of open-minded enquiry, collaboration, and a steadfast belief in the limitless potential of the each individual.
With locations in both Ashford, Surrey, and Kensington Olympia, London, our schools are a vibrant and diverse hub of learning. Our commitment to fostering a culture of mutual respect and trust is central to our mission, and our dedicated staff play a pivotal role in making this a reality.
Our school’s unique ethos extends to our support for staff. We have our own salary scale, and we highly value our team members. You will find ample opportunities for professional development to help you grow in your career.
We would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application.
Warm regards,
William Wyatt
Chief Operating Officer
Founded in 1975 by philosophically-inclined parents, our three independent day schools offer a distinctive approach to education which provides for the intellectual, emotional and spiritual development of every child; they aim to provide an environment in which a child can discover all that is best within their own nature.
We actively support our pupils’ emotional wellbeing, focusing on mindfulness and fostering a positive school atmosphere built on mutual respect, trust and kindness.
Our schools enjoy enviable locations in London and Surrey: our Nursery, Preparatory School and Senior Girls’ School are close to Hammersmith and High Street Kensington, while St James Senior Boys’ School occupies a stunning 33-acre site in Ashford, in leafy Surrey, with transport services from London.
About the role
St James Schools are entering an exciting and transformative moment in their development with the schools moving to will become fully co-educational from this year, marking a significant new chapter in the life of the Schools and creating new opportunities for growth across the community.
To support this next stage, St James Schools are seeking an experienced and creative Head of Marketing to lead the marketing, brand and communications strategy, with particular focus on Olympia currently Senior Girls, Prep and Nursery as it transitions to co-education through school.
This is a pivotal role at a moment of real opportunity. The successful candidate will work closely with the senior leadership team to develop and deliver a clear and compelling marketing strategy that strengthens the Schools’ profile and supports pupil recruitment across all phases.
The role spans the entire St James Schools London community Nursery, Preparatory School, Senior School and Sixth Form ensuring a coherent and consistent approach to how the Schools communicate their distinctive ethos, educational strengths and community values.
A central priority will be shaping and delivering the marketing narrative around the girls schools move to co-education, communicating this development with clarity and confidence while ensuring that the Schools’ heritage, values and educational vision remain at the heart of the message.
The Head of Marketing will lead the development of campaigns and communications that attract prospective families and position St James Schools strongly within the London independent schools landscape. This will include oversight of the Schools’ brand identity, digital platforms, publications, social media, advertising and events programme.
Working closely with admissions colleagues and school leaders, the postholder will ensure that marketing activity supports recruitment across key entry points, while also strengthening engagement with current families, alumni and the wider school community.
We are seeking a marketing professional who combines strategic insight with strong delivery, and who brings creativity, energy and commercial awareness to their work. The successful candidate will be confident working with senior leaders, translating institutional vision into compelling communications that resonate with families and stakeholders.
This is a rare opportunity to join St James Schools at a moment of meaningful development, helping to shape how the Schools present themselves as they broaden their offer and welcome a new generation of pupils to a vibrant co-educational environment.
The School is committed to providing a comprehensive range of non-contractual benefits
Meal: Lunch will be provided on your working days in the on-site refectory during School term time.
Discounts: All permanent members of staff who have passed their probationary period may be eligible for School fees discounts. Any discount agreed ends when your employment terminates for whatever reason.
Christmas Closure: All support staff contracted to work during School holidays will receive paid leave during the Christmas period when all School sites are closed. This is in addition to the annual contractual holiday entitlement.
School of Philosophy and Economic Science membership: The Schools will cover the cost of membership fees for the employee to the School of Philosophy and Economic Science.
Life Assurance: All permanent members of staff are covered by life assurance. It is designed to help your dependants in the unfortunate event of your death while employed by us.
How to Apply
Anderson Quigley is acting as an advisor to St James Schools. An executive search process is being carried out by Anderson Quigley in addition to the public advertisement.
Closing Date: This role is currently live on a rolling basis and we encourage early applications
Applications should consist of:
Should you wish to discuss further details about the role in strict confidence, please get in touch with Alasdair Redwood at alasdair.redwood@andersonquigley.com or +44 (0) 7394 012 383.
If you have any questions about your application, please get in touch.
