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As part of a large, highly performing county, our school leaders are able to draw upon a wealth of expertise and best practice.

Hertfordshire offers a wide range of opportunities to gain experience and develop a successful career - find your next step today:

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From primary schools to secondary schools, maintained to academies to independent institutions, Hertfordshire offers diverse school leadership opportunities to suit your professional goals. 

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  • EYFS Phase leader and Classteacher

    Central Primary School

    Watford Borough Full time

    £31,350 - £47,839Main pay scale or UPS and TLR2a

    Closing date: 8th May 2024 9:00 AM

    EYFS Phase leader  Closing date for applications: Wednesday 8th May 2024 at 9am Shortlisting: Wednesday 8th May 2024  Interviews:  Friday 10th May 2024   Permanent contract Description Central Primary school is a grade two listed building ...

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  • Chair of Governors

    Weston Way Nursery School

    North Hertfordshire District Part time

    Voluntary

    Closing date: 8th May 2024 5:00 PM

    Welcome to Weston Way Nursery School.   We have a rare opportunity to join our Weston Way family where we are proud of our 'Home from Home' ethos in the role as Chair of Governors.  This is a voluntary role that is vital to the strategic direction of the setting.  We a...

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  • Headteacher

    Abel Smith School

    East Hertfordshire District Full time

    £64,737 - £74,811L13-L19

    Closing date: 9th May 2024 9:00 AM

    A brilliant opportunity has arisen to lead our hardworking team.  We are very proud of our happy and successful school and are looking for a new headteacher who is open to new and creative ideas, and who believes passionately in the potential of every child in our care.  We want someone wi...

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  • Assistant Headteacher

    Round Diamond Primary School

    Ivy Learning Trust

    Stevenage Borough Full time

    £47,185 - £52,074L1 - L5

    Closing date: 9th May 2024 12:00 PM

    We are looking to appoint an Assistant Headteacher. We are an outstanding and vibrant school looking for an Assistant Head with drive and enthusiasm who is commited to improving the school and themselves.  We have a hard working team with high expectations, who can accept a challenge an...

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  • Headteacher

    St Mary's CE VA Primary School

    Dacorum Borough Full time

    £65,010 - £75,331L14-L20

    Closing date: 10th May 2024 9:00 AM

    After four years of successful leadership, our Headteacher is embarking on a new journey, leaving behind strong foundations and providing a remarkable opportunity for an inspiring, resilient, and visionary leader to continue our school's path of success and achievement. Are you ready to lead ...

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  • Deputy Headteacher

    Sauncey Wood Primary School

    St Albans District Full time

    £53,383 - £61,789L5-L11 Fringe

    Closing date: 10th May 2024 9:00 AM

    Join Our Team as Deputy Headteacher at Sauncey Wood Primary School! Are you ready to step into a leadership role that will shape the future of children? Sauncey Wood Primary School is seeking an inspiring Deputy Headteacher to join our vibrant community in Batford, Harpenden. Our vision is to ...

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  • Head of Art & Photography

    Goffs Academy

    Generations Multi Academy Trust

    Broxbourne Borough Full time

    £31,350 - £47,839MPS/UPS + TLR2a £7,847

    Closing date: 10th May 2024 9:00 AM

    HEAD OF ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY REQUIRED FOR SEPTEMBER 2024 The successful candidate for this post: • has the vision and motivation to lead and further develop an ambitious department • is an enthusiastic and innovative leader • is an outstanding practitioner, with the energy ...

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  • Assistant Headteacher (Inclusion and Behaviour)

    Merry Hill Infant School & Nursery

    Hertsmere Borough Full time

    £48,484 - £52,116Leadership

    Closing date: 10th May 2024 12:00 PM

    Welcome to Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery, where excellence is the norm and community is cherished. Guided by our motto, 'A Happy Face, A Learning Place, A Growing Space', we prioritize warmth, camaraderie, and care within our school family. Our children are known for their friendli...

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  • Deputy Headteacher

    Oak View Primary School

    Welwyn / Hatfield District Full time

    £54,685 - £63,189L6-12

    Closing date: 10th May 2024 5:00 PM

    We are looking to recruit an experienced Primary Practitioner to be Deputy Head at Oak View from September 2024.  Oak View is a friendly and inviting school with children who enjoy learning and take care of their school environment.  We are a learning community where staff&nbs...

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  • Deputy Headteacher

    Prae Wood Primary School

    St Albans District Full time

    L10-14

    Closing date: 10th May 2024 5:00 PM

    Due to the relocation of our long-standing deputy headteacher we are looking to appoint a new deputy headteacher who will continue to support us in our journey providing and maintaining an excellent all-round education for our children. We are looking to recruit an experienced, forward thinking and ...

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