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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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  • UKS2 Class Teacher/Phase Lead

    Roebuck Primary School

    Hart Schools Trust

    Stevenage Borough Full time

    £30,000 - £41,333AYR Phase Leader TLR

    Closing date: 19th May 2024 12:00 AM

    We are looking to appoint an inspirational, enthusiastic and dedicated Key Stage 2 teacher/phase Leader to complement our ambitious and successful team. We are a forward-thinking school who are seeking someone who has the professional drive, ambition and ‘high expectations for all&rs...

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  • Deputy Head Teacher

    Spellbrook C of E Primary School

    East Hertfordshire District Full time

    £49,668 - £54,685L2 - L6

    Closing date: 20th May 2024 9:00 AM

    About the role Due to the promotion of our present deputy head teacher we are looking to appoint a new deputy head to join our inclusive and  popular Church of England primary school. We are looking to recruit a capable senior leader, who having already shown a positive impact on their schoo...

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  • Headteacher

    St Dominic Catholic Primary School

    St Albans District Full time

    £67,928 - £77,730Salary dependant on experience

    Closing date: 20th May 2024 9:00 AM

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for a practising Catholic to join the supportive, hardworking, and committed staff of St Dominic Catholic Primary School. St Dominic’s is a voluntary aided, one-form entry school with a nursery. The school has been judged Outstanding in the Ofsted Inspecti...

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  • Head of Year (Director of Learning)

    Townsend C of E Secondary School

    St Albans District Full time

    Main Scale or UPS if entitled PLUS TLR 2B (£5,528)

    Closing date: 20th May 2024 9:00 AM

    We are looking to recruit a Head of Year who can provide professional leadership for a year team, which ensures success for all, as part of a coherent central leadership team. In addition to the generic responsibilities of teaching staff, you will be responsible for raising the s...

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  • Assistant Headteacher For Inclusion

    Howe Dell Primary School and Day Care

    Welwyn / Hatfield District Full time

    £49,668 - £54,685L2- L6 + up to two additional leadership points

    Closing date: 21st May 2024 9:00 AM

    This is an exciting time at Howe Dell Primary School as we are looking for a passionate, kind, dedicated Assistant Head teacher to lead on Inclusion, well-being, pastoral care and behaviour who will hold a crucial role within our Senior Leadership teams. This is a full-time, non-class based role ...

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  • Deputy Headteacher

    Westfield Community Primary School

    Broxbourne Borough Full time

    £54,685 - £60,261

    Closing date: 21st May 2024 12:00 PM

    Westfield is a school with an exciting future, with plans for a brand-new school in April 2025.  Westfield is a community primary school situated in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire. At Westfield we will enable children to have lives that are full of choices and opportunities.  Reading&nbs...

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  • Head of Geography

    Barclay Academy

    Future Academies

    Stevenage Borough Full time

    £30,000 - £46,525MPS 1- UPS 3, plus TLR 2b

    Closing date: 21st May 2024 12:00 PM

    This is a superb and exciting opportunity for an ambitious, enthusiastic and resilient Head of Geography to lead the Geography Department to ensure high quality learning takes place and that outstanding attainment and progress are secured at key stage 4 and 5. Barclay Academy is a flourishing mix...

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  • Lead Practitioner - English

    Ridgeway Academy (a member of the Alban Academies Trust)

    Alban Academies Trust

    Welwyn / Hatfield District Full time

    £48,484 - £57,383L1 - L8 (£48,484 - £57,383) dependent on experienc

    Closing date: 22nd May 2024 9:00 AM

    Lead Practitioner - English Pay scale:                   L1 – L8 (£48,484 - £57,383) dependant on experience        Start date:     &nb...

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  • Assistant Headteacher (for Inclusion and Wellbeing)

    Applecroft School

    Welwyn / Hatfield District Full time

    £48,484 - £50,875Leadership Scale 1-3

    Closing date: 23rd May 2024 9:00 AM

    We are looking for an inspirational leader with a passion for making a positive difference in the lives of children and families.  The successful candidate would work alongside a supportive and dedicated Senior Leadership Team to lead the policy, practice and provision for children with...

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  • Assistant Headteacher (Inclusion)

    Sauncey Wood Primary School

    St Albans District Full / part time

    L1 - L5 fringe

    Closing date: 3rd Jun 2024 12:00 PM

    Sauncey Wood are looking to recruit an inspirational Assistant Headteacher (Inclusion) to lead, develop and support effective practice for pupils with barriers to their learning. In this important position, you will use a dynamic skill set as you support pupil progress, work clos...

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