Well done again to the 2020 leavers on your excellent GCSE grades. Please be aware that if you wish to resit an exam, in the Autumn term, at Marden you need to notify Ms Lively at [email protected] by the 17th September for all subjects, apart from English and Maths where the deadline is the 3rd September.
Here’s a visual breakdown of our Extra-Curricular timetable. For more information on specific dates, rooms and times contact the member of staff in charge or the appropriate head of department.
Marden High is a thriving 11-16 school that represents everything that is exciting about comprehensive education. We are a school with high aspirations for all our students.
We have an enviable record of examination success, and our former students are to be found in many diverse and successful roles, most having moved through further and higher education. Students regularly achieve excellent academic results, well above the national average, but the staff and governors at Marden believe we can always improve even further. We demand that the learning experience for our students moves with the times whilst maintaining the traditions of good manners, discipline and respect for others. We are looking for an exceptional teacher to join our great school.
If you are:
- Passionate about learning and about English teaching
- Hardworking
- Innovative
- An effective communicator
- Able to motivate students
- Committed to continuing professional development
Then we would like to hear from you.
Potential candidates are welcome to contact Matt Snape, Headteacher, for an informal briefing on 0191 2962771.
Closing date: 9.00am on Wednesday 24 June 2026.
Interviews: Tuesday 30 June 2026.
Application packs can be downloaded below
Marden High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and a range of other recruitment checks
Full Time, Permanent Post, commencing 1 September 2026
Grade 6, Term Time only plus specified days
Marden High is a thriving 11-16 school that represents everything that is exciting about comprehensive education. We are a school with high aspirations for all our students.
We have an enviable record of examination success, and our former students are to be found in many diverse and successful roles, most having moved through further and higher education. Students regularly achieve excellent academic results, well above the national average, but the staff and governors at Marden believe we can always improve even further. We demand that the learning experience for our students moves with the times whilst maintaining the traditions of good manners, discipline and respect for others.
We wish to appoint an enthusiastic and highly skilled Learning Mentor & Transition Coordinator to join our school, to provide high-quality support for students during the transition from primary to secondary school, particularly for those with additional needs, and to act as a Learning Mentor for pupils facing barriers to their education.
If you have a minimum of 5 A*-C GCSEs including English & Maths, patience, commitment and excellent communication skills, and are prepared to work hard to have a positive impact on our students, this is the job for you.
Potential candidates are welcome to contact Matt Snape, Headteacher, for an informal briefing on 0191 2962771.
Closing date: 9.00am on Thursday 11 June 2026
Interviews: Tuesday 16 June 2026
Application packs can be downloaded below
(Please do not submit CVs as they will not be accepted).
Marden High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and a range of other recruitment checks.
Marden High is a thriving 11-16 school that represents everything that is exciting about comprehensive education. We are a school with high aspirations for all our students.
We have an enviable record of examination success, and our former students are to be found in many diverse and successful roles, most having moved through further and higher education. Students regularly achieve excellent academic results, well above the national average, but the staff and governors at Marden believe we can always improve even further. We demand that the learning experience for our students moves with the times whilst maintaining the traditions of good manners, discipline and respect for others. We are looking for an exceptional teacher to join our great school.
If you are:
- Passionate about learning and about PE teaching
- Hardworking
- Innovative
- An effective communicator
- Able to motivate students
- Committed to continuing professional development
Then we would like to hear from you.
Potential candidates are welcome to contact Matt Snape, Headteacher, for an informal briefing on 0191 2962771.
Closing date: 9.00am on Wednesday 6 May 2026
Interviews: Thursday 14 May 2026
Application packs can be downloaded below
Marden High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and a range of other recruitment checks.
Governors at Marden High School are seeking to appoint a dynamic, inspiring leader to work alongside the Headteacher and senior leadership team. The new deputy will be passionate about student progress and enrichment and have an excellent track record in school development and leadership. They will be prepared to commit wholeheartedly to our values, upholding the positive ethos and inclusive culture of our school. The successful candidate will have a key strategic role in developing all aspects of Personal Development and Enrichment as well as close monitoring of Progress for all students and Disadvantaged. In addition, the new deputy will demonstrate outstanding leadership qualities and articulate clear values and moral purpose as below.
- Model excellence in the classroom, leading the development of colleagues at all levels
- Promote high expectations in all areas of the school and hold staff to account
- Confidently evaluate performance data and identify priorities for continuous improvement
- Implement change, using research as a driver, and lead teams in achieving measurable impact
- Communicate effectively and build strong relationships with the whole school community – students, parents, governors and colleagues, and beyond.
- Evidence successful senior leadership experience as an Assistant or Deputy Headteacher
If you are an exceptional classroom practitioner and a strong leader of people and teams across a broad range of strategic areas and believe you can help develop Marden High School into one of the best schools in the country, we look forward to hearing from you.
Closing date: 9.00am on Tuesday 28 April 2026
Interviews: Tuesday 5 May 2026 and Wednesday 6 May 2026
Potential candidates who would like an informal discussion with the Headteacher about this opportunity should contact PA Elaine Scott on 0191 2962771 / email: [email protected]
Application packs can be downloaded below.
Marden High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and a range of other recruitment checks.
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PERMANENT POST, FULL TIME, GRADE 7, TERM TIME PLUS SPECIFIED DAYS FROM 1 SEPTEMBER 2026
Marden High is a thriving 11-16 school that represents everything that is exciting about comprehensive education. We are a school with high aspirations for all our students.
We have an enviable record of examination success, and our former students are to be found in many diverse and successful roles, most having moved through further and higher education. Students regularly achieve excellent academic results, well above the national average, but the staff and governors at Marden believe we can always improve even further. We demand that the learning experience for our students moves with the times whilst maintaining the traditions of good manners, discipline and respect for others.
We wish to appoint an enthusiastic and very able Attendance and Home School Liaison Leader to work alongside the Heads of Year, and other members of the pastoral team on day to day issues within the school. If you are passionate about education and are prepared to work hard to have a positive impact on our students, this is the job for you.
Potential candidates are welcome to contact Matt Snape, Headteacher, for an informal briefing on 0191 2962771.
Closing date: 9.00am on Thursday 23 April 2026.
Interviews: Wednesday 29 April 2026.
Application packs can be downloaded below
Marden High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and a range of other recruitment checks.
Marden High School is an 11-16 school. It is well known for its high academic standards and very strong level of student support. The school is ideally situated in an area of North Tyneside within a short stroll from the beautiful Tynemouth Long Sands and picturesque Cullercoats Bay.
Governors are now seeking to appoint an inspirational Headteacher with the vision, skills, qualities and dynamism to lead our School in the next stage of its development. The post offers a great opportunity to build on our existing strengths and to maintain the excellent provision given to our community, following the retirement of the Headteacher.
Marden High School is one of the highest performing schools in the region. Its dedicated and progressive teams are well supported by a strong governing body and very supportive parents. It is also part of the North Tyneside Learning Trust, a community of maintained schools working together to achieve excellence.
Our ideal candidate will;
• Be a strategic and collaborative leader who will inspire and empower staff and build resilient and flexible teams
• Share our values and vision for excellence, and be able to put them into practice
• Have a successful proven track record of school improvement at a senior level in school
• Have a genuine passion for learning and teaching with high expectations of staff and students
• Have the credibility and ability to motivate, enthuse, and inspire staff and students to be the best that they can be
• Be a passionate advocate for the achievement of all young people
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with all stakeholders
• Foster excellent relationships based on integrity, trust and mutual respect
• Build on the values and strengths already established
• Show commitment to partnership working and sharing good practice
Potential candidates who would like an informal discussion with the Chair or Vice Chair of Governors about this opportunity should contact PA, Elaine Scott on 0191 2962771 / email: [email protected]
Application packs may be downloaded below.
Closing date: Thursday 5 March 2026 at 9.00am
Interviews are planned for: Tuesday 10 March 2026 and Wednesday 11 March 2026
Marden High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant employment checks deemed appropriate.
Grade 11 (£47,754 – £52,805)
Marden High is a 11-16 comprehensive school in North Shields. We are proud of our reputation for delivering a broad and exciting education within a supportive, caring, and ambitious environment. Our students thrive in a genuinely inclusive setting where there is no limit to their potential, and staff professional development is central to our goals.
Our inclusive ethos is encapsulated in our values of Hope, Agency, Leadership, which are built on our rich heritage as a school. These are at the heart of all we do for our students, helping us to foster a compassionate, close-knit school community where we all share the same high expectations, standards and care for our students and staff.
We aim to create young adults who are forward thinking, confident, motivated, competitive and are highly successful. The School Business Manager plays an integral role in supporting these ambitions for our students and school.
The role
Due to the retirement of our current Business Manager, we are seeking to appoint their replacement. As the school’s leading support staff professional, you will be part of the Senior Leadership Team reporting directly to the Headteacher. You will be responsible for the financial strategy and business management of the school including the school estate.
Hours: 37 per week / 52 weeks per year (full-time).
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the strategic financial management of the school, overseeing the finance team, cover provision, admin functions, and external contracts
- Manage the whole school and departmental budgets, ensuring accurate financial reporting to SLT and governors
- Ensure the best value for money by overseeing all external contracts
- Support the school in achieving its vision of high-quality education by promoting excellent business practice and maximising resource efficiency
- Act as Health & Safety Coordinator and Fire Officer.
- Be part of the SLT ‘senior on-call’ rota for emergencies.
The ideal candidate:
- Business Management Accreditation and Extensive experience in this area
- Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines
- Financially astute with extensive experience managing budgets and contracts
- A strategic thinker who can balance operational demands with long-term goals
- Excellent organisational skills and an ability to prioritise
- Calm under pressure, with an ability to provide solutions and adapt to changing
Priorities
- Good communication and written skills
- An understanding and commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children
- A desire to make a positive difference to the lives of children and young people,
- working within a warm, supportive and close-knit team.
Potential candidates are welcome to contact Matt Snape, Headteacher, for an informal briefing on 0191 2962771.
Closing date: 9.00am on Friday 27 February 2026
Interviews: Thursday 5 March 2026
Application packs can be downloaded below.
Marden High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and a range of other recruitment checks.
Full Time, Permanent Post, commencing 1 September 2025
Grade 5 (£21,908 – £22,615 pro rata), Term Time only plus specified days
Marden High is a thriving 11-16 school that represents everything that is exciting about comprehensive education. We are a school with high aspirations for all our students.
We have an enviable record of examination success, and our former students are to be found in many diverse and successful roles, most having moved through further and higher education. Students regularly achieve excellent academic results, well above the national average, but the staff and governors at Marden believe we can always improve even further. We demand that the learning experience for our students moves with the times whilst maintaining the traditions of good manners, discipline and respect for others.
We wish to appoint an enthusiastic and highly skilled Special Support Teaching Assistant to join our successful SEND team, to support students’ learning through class support, small group work and individual programmes of learning.
If you have a minimum of 5 A*-C including English & Maths, an NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification/experience, patience, commitment and excellent communication skills, and are prepared to work hard to have a positive impact on our students, this is the job for you.
Potential candidates are welcome to contact Matt Snape, Headteacher, for an informal briefing on 0191 2962771.
Closing date: 9.00am on Friday 11 July 2025
Interviews: Tuesday 15 July 2025
Application packs can be downloaded below.
(Please do not submit CVs as they will not be accepted).
Marden High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and a range of other recruitment checks.
Full Time or Part Time, permanent post, commencing
Monday 1 September 2025.
Grade 5 (£21,908 – £22,615 pro rata) pa (pay award pending),
Term Time only plus specified days
Marden High is an inclusive school and one where students achieve highly. In the words of Ofsted “pupils thrive”.
We wish to appoint an enthusiastic and very able Cover Supervisor to supervise classes in the short term absence of their usual teachers. This person would also be required to register pupils’ attendance, invigilate tests and examinations, assist teachers and accompany staff and pupils on educational visits.
Suitable candidates, who must have a minimum of 5 A*-C GCSEs including English and Maths, might have experience of working with children in the 11-16 age range and/or an interest in gaining first- hand experience of classroom practice.
If you are passionate about education and enjoy a challenge, this is the job for you.
Potential candidates are welcome to contact Matt Snape, Headteacher, for an informal briefing.
Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 14 July 2025. Interviews will take place on Wednesday 16 July 2025.
Application packs can be downloaded below.
(Please do not submit CVs as they will not be accepted).
Marden High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and a range of other recruitment checks.
GRADE 8, (£28,573-£32,282 PRO RATA), TERM TIME PLUS SPECIFIED DAYS FROM 1 SEPTEMBER 2025
Marden High is a thriving 11-16 school that represents everything that is exciting about comprehensive education. We are a school with high aspirations for all our students.
We have an enviable record of examination success, and our former students are to be found in many diverse and successful roles, most having moved through further and higher education. Students regularly achieve excellent academic results, well above the national average, but the staff and governors at Marden believe we can always improve even further. We demand that the learning experience for our students moves with the times whilst maintaining the traditions of good manners, discipline and respect for others.
We wish to appoint an enthusiastic and very able Pastoral Support Manager to work alongside the Heads of Year, and other members of the pastoral team on day to day issues within the school. If you are passionate about education and are prepared to work hard to have a positive impact on our students, this is the job for you.
Potential candidates are welcome to contact Matt Snape, Headteacher, for an informal briefing on 0191 2962771.
Closing date: 9.00am on Tuesday 13 May 2025.
Interviews: Tuesday 20 May 2025.
Application packs can be downloaded below.
Marden High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and a range of other recruitment checks.
