Director of Marketing and Communications – St Paul’s Girls’ School

SPGS is now seeking to appoint an inspirational and empathetic leader to develop and embed a cohesive Marketing and Communications strategy at this leading school.

A highly attractive and sector leading remuneration package is offered, reflecting the seniority of the position.

St Paul’s Girls’ School (SPGS) is an historic and highly successful day school in the heart of West London, welcoming some 840 students aged 11 to 18. Founded in 1904 by the Worshipful Company of Mercers, it is one of the country’s leading independent day schools for girls. SPGS is committed to providing a cutting edge, relevant and future proof education. Public exam results are consistently outstanding and SPGS has been named as ‘Independent School of the Year by Academic Excellence 2025’ in the Sunday Times Parent Power schools guide.

Sarah Fletcher, the current High Mistress, is retiring this summer after eight highly successful years. The Director of Marketing and Communications will play a pivotal role in the next exciting chapter at SPGS, reporting to, and working closely with, Liz Hewer, who takes up her position as High Mistress in September 2025. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an extraordinary school. 

This key leadership role requires an authentic, persuasive, collaborative ambassador for the school, capable of developing relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker with a creative approach, eager to shape and inspire their team.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record in strategic marketing, communications and brand management, gained either from within or outside the sector. They will have good knowledge of, and a genuine interest in, the educational landscape and a keen understanding of the evolving factors influencing parental choice – particularly in the context of independent education for girls.

Interested candidates wishing to arrange an informal, confidential discussion about the role should contact:

Susannah Thompson, Search Consultant: susannahthompson@RSAcademics.com

The closing date for applications is 10.00am on Thursday 5 June 2025.

Applications should be made electronically to RSAcademics. To submit your application, please click on “Apply Now” on the right side of this webpage and upload your documents according to the instructions provided.

You should submit the following (both in PDF format):

• A completed application form.
• A covering letter addressed to the High Mistress Elect, Liz Hewer. The letter should be a maximum of two pages and should explain your reasons for applying and outline your suitability for the role.

If you have any questions about uploading your application documents, please contact Laura Cave, Project Coordinator at applications@rsacademics.com.  Laura can also be reached by calling our Head Office on +44 (0)204 6269 791.

 St Paul’s Girls’ School is 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, the Disclosure and Barring Service and online searches.

 This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

 The safeguarding responsibilities of this post are detailed in the candidate information brochure.

 RSAcademics is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to promoting diversity and inclusion in schools.