Sarah Marrion

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I have devoted my career to cultivating a culture of creativity and opportunity in education.

About

I have devoted my career to cultivating a culture of creativity and opportunity in education. I believe that promoting creativity and imagination opens unique possibilities for young people to grow intellectually, emotionally, physically, spiritually and socially.
As a skilled organizer, I work effectively at strategic and operational levels with a diverse workforce. I am a Fellow of the Chartered College of Teaching and have a proven track record of delivering whole-school CPD

  • 32 years' experience
  • Joined February 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Education

Work experience· 7 roles

Embedding Formative Assessment Mentor · Schools Students and Teachers NetworkJul 2025 – Present · 1 yr 5 mos

Part-time flexible role supporting secondary and primary schools in the implementation of formative assessment and educational improvement initiatives.

Deputy Headteacher / Assistant Headteacher; Teacher of Music, Performing Arts, PSHEE & Careers · Wirral Hospitals’ SchoolSep 2014 – Aug 2025 · 11 yrs

Led the School Improvement Development Plan and Self Evaluation. Strategic lead for Teaching and Learning, Quality Assurance, Performance Management, curriculum development, Continuing Professional Development, Careers and Destinations. Experienced in policy writing and data analysis. Secured National Autistic Society Beacon Status, Arts Mark Platinum, Careers Quality Award, Accord Inclusion Award, and multiple external fundings. Led safeguarding, mental health support, and governance liaison; delivered national conferences and university presentations.

Assistant Headteacher – Pastoral Lead for KS3; Director of Business & Enterprise; Head of Faculty; Teacher of Music, Drama & PSHEE · Ridgeway High SchoolJan 2000 – Jan 2014 · 14 yrs 1 mo

Senior leadership team member for over eight years. Led pastoral care, B+E, and faculty management. Achieved outstanding Ofsted in 2007 and 2010; observed by HMI in Preparing for Ofsted. Developed Performing Arts curriculum; secured Enterprise Education projects; organised large-scale events and external partnerships with local primary schools and international conferences.

Head of Music · Oldershaw High SchoolJan 1997 – Jan 2000 · 3 yrs 1 mo
Peripatetic Voice Teacher · Bankfield High SchoolJan 1995 – Jan 1996 · 1 yr 1 mo
Music & Drama Teacher · Ashlea Private SchoolJan 1995 – Jan 1996 · 1 yr 1 mo
Music Instructor · St. Finbars Primary SchoolJan 1993 – Jan 1996 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Education· 6

NPQH · National College2005 – 2006
Postgraduate Diploma · Manchester & Liverpool University2004 – 2026
PGCE · Manchester Metropolitan University1997 – 2026
BA (Hons) in Music and English · Liverpool University1995 – 2026

Certifications and awards

Grade 7 piano Grade 8 Voice1986 – 1988

Mezzo Soprano

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